Kali Audio
LP-6 V2 (2nd Wave)
Measured · Erin's Audio Corner6.5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a front port. Typical price €418 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Too big | 3 m or more |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
| Large (about 30 m²) | Fits | 3 m or more |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.48 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 41 Hz |
| Measurement quality | High |
Measurement: Erin's Audio Corner, via Spinorama. Spinorama page
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| Monitor | Pair | Woofer | Port | Max level | Bass −6 dB | Pref. score | Room correction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (2nd Wave) (this one) | €418 | 6.5″ | Front | 115 dB | 41 Hz | 7.48 | — |
| Yamaha HS7 | €438 | 6.5″ | Rear | — | 44 Hz | 6.48 | — |
| JBL Professional 306P MkII | €398 | 6.5″ | Rear | 113 dB | 43 Hz | 6.94 | — |
| KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) | €394 | 7″ | Front | 113 dB | 45 Hz* | — | — |
| Pioneer DJ VM-50 | ~€418 | 5.25″ | Rear | 107 dB | 54 Hz | 7 | — |
| ADAM Audio T7V | €478 | 7″ | Rear | 110 dB | 39 Hz* | — | — |
Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Compared with
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Setup
- Front port: fine close to a wall, at least 10 cm.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 6.5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Front |
| Max SPL (maker) | 115 dB (unspecified, peak) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 359 × 222 × 260 mm |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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