Kali Audio IN-5 vs Kali Audio IN-8 V2 (2nd Wave)
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
Drawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | IN-5 | IN-8 V2 (2nd Wave) | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 75 | 68 | IN-5 |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 80 | 63 | IN-5 |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 73 | 81 | IN-8 V2 (2nd Wave) |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 75 | 70 | IN-5 |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 84 | 72 | IN-5 |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 80 | 56 | IN-5 |
Key differences
- The Kali Audio IN-5 costs €76 less per pair.
- The Kali Audio IN-8 V2 (2nd Wave) has the bigger woofer (8″ vs 5″), which suits larger rooms.
Specs side by side
| Kali Audio IN-5 | Kali Audio IN-8 V2 (2nd Wave) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €644 | €720 |
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.13 | 7.3 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 43 Hz | 41 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | 115 dB | 117 dB |
| Woofer | 5″ | 8″ |
| Ways | 3 | 3 |
| Port | Front | Front |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Size (H × W × D) | 382 × 206 × 282 mm | 451 × 254 × 285 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.
Not sure? Check both against your room