Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave White

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave White Product Details

Description

3-way 8″ nearfield monitor with coaxial midrange/tweeter

The new IN-8 2nd Wave has an updated amplifier module and enables 12 dB less self-noise with a 3dB higher output. The tuning has been refined for an even smoother high-frequency response and the boundary EQs have been updated to enable practical settings. A new feature is the preset for horizontal speaker positioning. Other updates include lighter transducer cones for faster transient response and an improved cabinet design for less natural resonance.

As a further development of the successful LP-8, the IN-8 2nd Wave features its sophisticated bass reflex system and the same level-resistant woofer. However, instead of the usual tweeter with 3D imaging waveguides, a coaxial midrange/tweeter combination has been installed here. The profile-optimized 4″ midrange driver also functions as a waveguide. By limiting the peak excursion to 1 mm, intermodulation distortion, which otherwise occurs in coaxial systems, could be avoided. The midrange driver also relieves the woofer and tweeter, so the IN-8 2nd Wave plays more harmoniously and with less distortion than conventional 2-way studio monitors.

The crossover frequency of the woofer is 280 Hz, making the IN-8 2nd Wave an acoustic point source. Phase cancellations on the vertical axis will be sought in vain here. Instead, the IN-8 2nd Wave has an even dispersion pattern over the entire frequency response with excellent depth and localization. The stereo image also benefits from the coaxial arrangement and enables a detailed mix. Thanks to the "Boundary EQ" familiar from the LP series, the IN-8 2nd Wave can be adapted to different studio environments just as easily as its sister models.

Features:

• Kali Audio - IN-8 2nd Wave White
• Active 8″ nearfield monitor
• 3-way system with coaxial midrange/tweeter
• New in V2
• 12 dB lower self-noise
• 3 dB higher maximum sound pressure level
• Smoother HF response
• New boundary EQ settings
• Improved, lighter transducer diaphragms
• Improved cabinet design
• Low-distortion, transparent sound
• lifelike stereo image
• Realistic localization and depth gradation
• Unique bass reflex system
• Innovative "Boundary EQ" for adjusting the sound in different studio environments
• Class D amplifier
• Power: 140 watts (60/40/40 watts tri-amped)
• 8″ woofer / 4″ midrange driver / 1″ soft dome tweeter
• Frequency range: 37 Hz - 25 kHz
• Max. Sound pressure level: 117 dB SPL
• Inputs: XLR, 6.3 mm jack (balanced), RCA
• Input sensitivity XLR/6.3 mm jack: +4 dBu
• Cinch input sensitivity: -10 dBV
• Dimensions: 44.1 x 28.5 x 25.4 cm
• Weight: 10.4 kg
• Color: white