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Project Lone Pine
Kali\'s debut LP-8 studio monitors are designed to give you world-class power and accuracy without breaking the bank.
Performance
Transparency. Clarity. Accuracy.
Kali Audio\'s Lone Pine Series studio monitors are designed to allow you to hear every detail that\'s happening in your mix.
This starts with an exceptionally accurate frequency response. Whatever is present on your mix is what you\'ll hear in these monitors. Nothing is boosted or suppressed to cover flaws or try to sound more pleasing.
With the LP-6, you can mix with more confidence, and you can also be assured that your mix will translate as best as possible to whatever systems your audience is using.
100W Class D Power
37 Hz Lower Frequency Response
< 2.5% System THD 94 dB @ 1M
114 dB Max SPL
3-D Imaging Waveguide
Hear three dimensional sound from a stereo pair of speakers.
Dual-Layer Voice Coil
Large diameter voice coil allows for low distortion and high dynamic range.
Low Noise Port Tube
Precisely engineered using airflow simulations for powerful bass without port noise.
The single most important aspect of a studio monitor is its accuracy. A good studio monitor should present the material it’s playing faithfully, allowing you to make critical decisions that you know will translate to all the systems that your work will ultimately be played on.
Rather than make our own claims about the accuracy of our speakers, we had them independently tested by Pro Sound Testing in Greenville, Indiana. You can download their full test data from the links below, and explore the frequency response, dispersion, and distortion characteristics of both the LP-6 and LP-8. Please note that this data requires the "Common Loudspeaker Format Viewer" application to view.
Kali Audio defines a listening distance as the maximum distance at which the speakers can play continuously at 85 dB while maintaining 20 dB dynamic headroom.
This means that anywhere within that listening distance, you can listen for long periods of time at reference volume, and momentary peaks such as bass drops or explosion effects will come through clearly and with minimal distortion. The LP-6 has enough output for most 1-2 person setups, and the LP-8 can handle larger setups easily.
Bass on the LP-Series monitors is delivered by larger magnets and larger voice coils than any comparable speakers on the market. This gives you more accurate bass response that extends lower, so you can dial in exactly the low end sound you need. Bass response is not boosted or overhyped, but you can be sure that you’re hearing the bass that you have on the track.
The integrated Class D Power amp delivers clean, reliable power that’s optimized to this speaker.
Both models use 40W for the 1” soft dome tweeter. The LP-6 uses 40W for the 6.5-Inch woofer, and the LP-8 uses 60W for the 8-Inch woofer.
Boundary EQ Control
A speaker’s given position in a space can drastically change it’s frequency response. A speaker placed against a wall or on a desk will sound very different than a speaker placed on a stand, even in a well-treated space. Hard surfaces like walls, desk tops, and recording consoles can change the low end frequency response of the monitor, and degrade the overall clarity of the sound.
Happily, most of the common positions are fairly predictable and easily corrected.
Kali’s team did our Boundary EQ tuning at The Village Studios in Los Angeles, and came up with boundary compensation EQ settings to help you get the optimum sound for where you need to put your speakers.
Combined with the LF and HF trims, this will ensure that the speakers sound their best no matter what room you’re mixing in, or where the speakers are placed.
Easy Connections
The LP-8 features balanced XLR and TRS inputs, and an unbalanced RCA input.
The RCA input can be set to -10 dBu sensitivity when you’re using consumer devices like a laptop or smartphone’s headphone jack.
3-D Imaging Waveguide
The waveguide on the Lone Pine Series studio monitors ensures that the directivity of the loudspeaker is smooth throughout its frequency response. What’s more: it’s calibrated so that the sound power of the loudspeaker helps you to perceive sound accurately.
In practical terms, what this means is that you’re hearing spatial details in the recording that allow your brain to place elements of the recording in the space around you. This gives the speakers a more natural, lifelike feel that exposes more of the detail of the material that you’re working on. This level of detail makes it easier to make critical decisions, as well as making these monitors pleasurable to mix on and listen to in general.
Low Noise Port Tube
We wanted to put a port on the front of the LP-Series studio monitors so that they could be used in small spaces where they’d be placed against walls. At the same time, we didn’t want noise from the front port to distract from the accuracy of the speaker, so we developed a special front port that doesn’t make noise.
On most port tubes, air leaves at different speeds from different points of the opening, creating noisy turbulence. This turbulence can be heard as "chuffing,” or an audible air sound coming from the monitor. This sound will add to the noise floor and obscure the details of the low end.
The port tube on LP-6 was designed to ensure that all of the air leaves the port tube at the same velocity. This helps add to the low end response of the speaker, while keeping the bass clean, tight, and devoid of extra noise.
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Yes |
| Amp Class: |
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D |
| Power Config: |
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Bi-Amped |
| LF Power: |
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60 W |
| HF Power: |
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40 W |
| Total Power: |
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100 W |
| LF Driver: |
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8" Woofer |
| HF Driver: |
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1" Soft Dome Tweeter |
| Freq. Response (-10 dB): |
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37 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Frequency Range (±3 dB): |
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45 Hz - 21 kHz |
| Crossover: |
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1.8 kHz |
| Listening Distance: |
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2.8 Meters |
| Max SPL: |
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114 dB |
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PRICE PER UNIT
S3X-V
Using the newly developed 4” HexaCone midrange and 9” HexaCone woofer combined together with the X-ART tweeter creates the unique S3X-V control monitor.
A step up over the smaller models, the S3X-V is capable of producing more power and volume along with a more detailed and homogeneous sound that will impress even the most experienced sound engineer. Whether the complex sonic images of an orchestra or the smooth tone of a jazz trio, the S3X-V reveals even the finest nuances of any material. The driver assembly of the S3X-V allows long time, non-fatiguing listening sessions.
Reviews: "Wonderfully detailed...”
“Wonderfully detailed, with an exceptionally transparent mid-range. [...] ADAM make the leap to a three-way speaker design that seems to pay dividends in clarity and separation. [...] I think it would be fair to say theyʽre the best sounding ADAM monitors Iʽve reviewed.” (Sound On Sound, 12/2009)
“No doubt, the S3X-V deserve the title Reference Monitor. With this series, ADAM Audio proves to have a very good feeling for meeting the specific demands of the sound engineerʽs guild, creating studio standards at the same time. [...] A precision tool combined with a luxury good.” (www.96kHz.de, 03/2010)
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| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 9" (228 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 2" (50 mm) | | Cone material | HexaCone | | Midrange |
| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 4.5" (116 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 1" (25 mm) | | Cone material | HexaCone | | Tweeter |
| | Number | 1 | | Type | X-ART | | Diaphragm area | 4 inch² (2420 mm²) | | Equiv. Diaphragm Ø | 2" (56 mm) | | Velocity transform ratio | 4:1 | | Diaphragm weight | 0.17 g | | Built-in Amplifiers |
| | Woofer | 1 | | Type | PWM | | Amp. power RMS / music | 250 W / 350 W | | Midrange | 1 | | Type | PWM | | Amp. power RMS / music | 250 W / 350 W | | Tweeter | 1 | | Type | A/B | | Amp. power RMS / music | 50 W / 100 W | | Control panel |
| | Input Sensitivity (coarse) | -20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps) | | Input Sensitivity (fine) | -1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps) | | EQ 80 Hz | 0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps) | | High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz | ±4 dB (1 dB steps) | | Low Shelf EQ | ±4 dB (1 dB steps) | | Tweeter gain | ±2 dB (0.5 dB steps) | | Input connectors |
| | Analog | XLR | | Digital (optional) | AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock | | General data |
| | Panel | Front | | Frequency response | 32 Hz - 50 kHz | | THD > 80 Hz | ≤0.6 % | | Long term output | ≥114 dB | | Max. peak | ≥124 dB | | Crossover frequencies | 350 / 2800 Hz | | Input impedance | 10 KOhm | | Weight | 34 lb (15,4 kg) | | Magnetically shielded | Optional | | Height x Width x Depth | 19" (485 mm) x 11" (281 mm) x 11.5" (295 mm) | | Warranty | 5 Years |
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Power cord, Manual
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| M-Audio BX8 D3 Features:
- 150W active studio monitor with 8" military-grade Kevlar low-frequency driver and 1.25" silk dome tweeter
- Bi-amplified design delivers a sound that's both powerful and precise
- Custom waveguide ensures accurate dispersion for an incredibly tight soundstage
- Optimized rear-mounted port produces defined low-end response with bass extension down to 37Hz
- Acoustic Space Control tailors your monitor to your mix space
- Volume control for dialing in the perfect playback level
- Balanced combo input allows for flexible installation
- Front-panel LED shines brightly when the speaker is positioned at an ideal angle
M Audio BX8 D3 8 Inch Powered Studio Monitor Specifications
- Frequency Range: 37Hz – 22kHz
- Crossover: 2.0kHz
- Maximum Peak Input Level: -2dBU
- Input Types: Balanced 20kO XLR, and TRS
- Unbalanced: 10kO TS
- Input Sensitivity: -12dBU
- HF Driver Size: 31.8 mm (1.25“)
- LF Driver Size: 203 mm (8“)
- Amplifier Power: 150W Class A/B
- HF Driver Power Amp: 70W
- LF Driver Power Amp: 80W
- Port: Rear internally flared
- Controls: Yes
- Magnetic Shielding: Yes
- AC Input Voltage: 100–120V, 50/60 Hz 220–240V, 50/60 Hz
- Enclosure Construction: MDF
- Enclosure Finish: Black PVC
- Baffle Construction: Injection-molded ABS
- Baffle Finish: Matte black with Soft-touch
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 384 mm x 250mm x 302mm (15.1” x 9.8” x 11.9”)
- Weight: 10.5 kgs (23.1 lbs)
- Display Carton (HxWxD): 398mm x 345mm x 482mm (15.6” x 13.5” x 18.9”)
- Shipping Carton (HxWxD): 412mm x 359mm x 502mm (16.2” x 14” x 19.68”)
- Shipping Weight: 12.8kgs (28.22lbs)
- Configuration: 2-Way bi-amp
- System Type: Active Monitor
- Fuse Rating: 220–240V~ T1AL, 250V 100–120V~ T2AL, 250V
- Power Consumption: 150W
- Shape: Bass-reflex
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Behringer MS-20 24-Bit/192 kHz Digital 20-Watt Stereo Near Field Monitors
OVERVIEW
The MS20 Studio Monitors from Behringer are a pair of extremely compact, 2 x 10-Watt nearfield monitors that feature high-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters. With the MS20, you can connect directly to your digital signal sources and eliminate annoying analog line-loss and hum forever. Whether you connect to your computer sound card, keyboard, or MP3 player, you will enjoy exceptional sound quality with great dynamics. The built-in amplifiers provide lots of headroom, while the powerful woofers and tweeters provide ultra-linear frequency response.
The MS20 connectivity includes stereo 1/8" and RCA jacks, which can be used simultaneously or mixed with a digital stereo source. Digital duties are handled by either RCA or TOSLINK sockets, providing for ultra-simple hookup. Individual volume controls for both Line inputs plus Bass and Treble EQ controls are provided on the front panel, along with a 1/4" headphone jack that automatically mutes the internal speakers.
Sound Quality
Sporting 3.625" woofers and 2.5" high-resolution tweeters, MS20 monitor speakers bring quality audio within the reach of anyone that operates a computer workstation. Whether you're a musician tracking your latest masterpieces, or just someone who listens to your favorite songs at work, MS20 loudspeakers will make them sound significantly better. They also make excellent add-on speakers for electronic keyboards. Front-mounted volume and individual bass and treble controls make accurate sound adjustments a breeze.
Built-in Mixer
The MS20 takes audio to an even higher level with its multiple input options. The built-in mixer features 1/8" stereo inputs for connecting CD/MD/MP3 players, dual RCA jacks for tape decks and stereo keyboard modules, and even both RCA and TOSLINK connectors for digital signal sources. This adds up to a system that lets you play along with a variety of prerecorded tracks. And you can wail away to your heart's content in total privacy, thanks to MS20's powerful headphone jack.
FEATURES
- 2-Way active studio monitor pair
- Ideally suited for computer studios, multimedia workstations and keyboards
- Built-in 2 x 10-Watt powerful amplifiers with lots of headroom
- Powerful woofers and high-resolution tweeters
- High-resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters for extended dynamic range
- Optical and coaxial inputs to directly connect digital audio sources by S/PDIF interface
- Two stereo analog inputs featuring 1/4'' TRS and stereo RCA connectors
- Individual volume controls for both Line inputs plus Bass and Treble EQ controls
- 1/4'' TRS headphone connector with auto-mute loudspeaker function easily accessible on the front panel
SPECIFICATIONS
MS20 Digital Monitor Speakers (Pair)
- Loudspeakers
Tweeter: ˜ 65 mm (2 1/2“), 8 ?
Woofer: ˜ 92 mm (3 5/8“), 4 ?
Audio Inputs
Line 1: 1/8" TRS stereo, impedance 20 k?
Line 2: 2 RCA, impedance 20 k?
Digital Inputs
Optical: TOSLINK
Coaxial: RCA
Converter: 24-bit
Sample rate:
System Specs
Output power: 2 x 20W
Frequency response: 50Hz to 25kHz
Power Supply
Mains Voltages: USA/Canada 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 80W
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PRICE PER UNIT
ADAMs A7 & A7X: the evolution of a legend The predecessor to the A7X, the A7, became the most famous of all ADAM monitors in a very short time. Not only has it been reviewed over three dozen times with outstanding results, it has also received numerous awards. The A7 quickly gained mass appeal, praised in many of the worldʼs largest internet forums. Still today, the A7 are the reference monitors in many smaller studios. With the A7X, ADAM Audio proudly presents the evolution of a legend. It takes everything that made the A7 such an outstanding speaker to a new level. Driver technology The first aspect that distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has a higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels. The perfect integration with the lower frequencies has been achieved with a newly designed 7” midwoofer. It has been redesigned with a much bigger voice coil (1.5”) and is driven by an amplifier with twice the power compared to its predecessor. This combination produces an amazing sound and pressure levels with an almost distortion-free musical reproduction. Amplifiers / controls Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the midwoofer is being driven by a 100W PWM amp. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch. On the rear panel are several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors. | Mid-Woofer |
| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 7" (175 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 1.5" (38 mm) | | Cone material | Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber | | Tweeter |
| | Number | 1 | | Type | X-ART | | Diaphragm area | 4 inch² (2420 mm²) | | Equiv. Diaphragm Ø | 2" (56 mm) | | Velocity transform ratio | 4:1 | | Diaphragm weight | 0.17 g | | Built-in Amplifiers |
| | Mid-Woofer | 1 | | Type | PWM | | Amp. power RMS / music | 100 W / 150 W | | Tweeter | 1 | | Type | A/B | | Amp. power RMS / music | 50 W / 75 W | | Control panel |
| | Input Sensitivity | -∞ to +14 dB | | High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz | ±6 dB | | Low Shelf EQ | ±6 dB | | Tweeter gain | ±4 dB | | Input connectors |
| | Analog | XLR / RCA | | General data |
| | Frequency response | 42 Hz - 50 kHz | | THD 90dB/1m > 100 Hz | ≤0.5 % | | Long term output | ≥106 dB | | Max. peak | ≥114 dB | | Crossover frequencies | 2500 Hz | | Input impedance | 30 KOhm | | Weight | 20.3 lb (9,2 kg) | | Magnetically shielded | No | | Height x Width x Depth | 13.5" (337 mm) x 8" (201 mm) x 11" (280 mm) | | Warranty | 5 Years |
| Delivery contents | | Power cord, Manual |
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S2X
The S2X brings together the virtues of the ʽclassicalʼ 7” woofer and tweeter combination by using ADAM innovative technologies and top-class materials.
The HexaCone 7” woofer is driven by a sophisticated magnet system with a 2” voice coil creating a greater linear excursion. This produces more dynamics than one would assume in a monitor of such small proportions. As a result, in addition to the unsurpassed audio quality of the X-ART and A/B amplifier combination, this monitor surprises the listener with a very powerful, deep, but always tight and precise low end.
Review at a glance: "Sonic sensation“
“The ADAM Audio S2X can convince in all areas, concerning the sound as well as the workmanship, and are worth every Euro. […] a no-compromise tool for all who mean serious business, whether in music or postproductions.” (www.96kHz.de, 03/2010)
“We started off with a classical string quartet recording and let´s just say right away that the S2Xs floored us. Several adjectives spring to mind [...] - wide open, transparent, effortless, breathtaking realistic, loud, dynamic, involving... [...] If you close your eyes and continue listening, the S2Xs seem to ‚disappearʽ almost entirely. [...] you gradually become less aware that you´re listening to speakers because they´re like an open window on the music itself. [...] Result: These monitors are up there with the best we´ve tried so far.” (MusicTech, 01/2010)
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| | Number | 1 | | Basket Ø | 7.5" (186 mm) | | Voice coil Ø | 2" (50 mm) | | Cone material | HexaCone | | Tweeter |
| | Number | 1 | | Type | X-ART | | Diaphragm area | 4 inch² (2420 mm²) | | Equiv. Diaphragm Ø | 2" (56 mm) | | Velocity transform ratio | 4:1 | | Diaphragm weight | 0.17 g | | Built-in Amplifiers |
| | Woofer | 1 | | Type | PWM | | Amp. power RMS / music | 250 W / 350 W | | Tweeter | 1 | | Type | A/B | | Amp. power RMS / music | 50 W / 100 W | | Control panel |
| | Input Sensitivity (coarse) | -20 to +8 dB (4 dB steps) | | Input Sensitivity (fine) | -1.5 to +2 dB (0.5 dB steps) | | EQ 80 Hz | 0 to +6 dB (1 dB steps) | | High Shelf EQ > 6 kHz | ±4 dB (1 dB steps) | | Low Shelf EQ | ±4 dB (1 dB steps) | | Tweeter gain | ±2 dB (0.5 dB steps) | | Input connectors |
| | Analog | XLR | | Digital (optional) | AES/EBU / SPDIF / word clock | | General data |
| | Panel | Front | | Frequency response | 35 Hz - 50 kHz | | THD > 80 Hz | ≤0.8 % | | Long term output | ≥110 dB | | Max. peak | ≥120 dB | | Crossover frequencies | 2200 Hz | | Input impedance | 10 KOhm | | Weight | 23.8 lb (10,8 kg) | | Magnetically shielded | Optional | | Height x Width x Depth | 14.5" (370 mm) x 8.5" (220 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm) | | Warranty | 5 Years |
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Power cord, Manual
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