The Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave is a fully revised version of the Californians' successful and well-regarded near-field monitor. A raft of upgrades has led to improvements in the signal-to-noise ratio, volume, frequency response, and more. The LP-6 2nd Wave scores highly across the board in terms of specs, performance, and features. The 80W output of the modern Class-D power amplifiers, the highly linear sound, and the ability to easily adapt the monitors to any specific room or recording space are exceptional features at this price point. The Kali LP-6 2nd Wave also has a number of other detailed functions to help even inexperienced engineers perfect their mixes: Anyone with a small project studio or even an ambitious home recording setup will find a lot to like about the 2nd gen Kalis – without having to dig deep into their pockets.
The Kali LP-6 2nd Wave's two Class-D power amplifiers deliver a total of 80W per monitor, and an upgraded sound pressure level of up to 115dB has been made possible with even lower distortion. The 6.5" speaker and bass reflex port produce an almost linear output all the way down to 39Hz, and a soft dome tweeter rounds things off up to 25,000Hz. The tweeter sits in an oval recess (imaging waveguide), which ensures better sound dispersion so that the sound is distributed more evenly in the room, making it almost irrelevant where the listeners are sitting. XLR, jack, or RCA inputs are all provided as connections for the audio signal. Another highlight is the eight-way dip switch on the back, which means the Kalis' sound can be individually adapted to almost any scenario in terms of room shape, placement, or mounting.
A set of Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave near-field monitors would provide an ideal start for all ambitious beginners in home recording and project studios. Hardly anyone is lucky enough to have access to an acoustically optimised room, so it's important to be able to adapt the monitors to the workspace. The linear sound pattern of the LP-6s allows for an accurate evaluation of the mix from the get go. To uncover even more weak points, many musicians use multiple monitoring sources, and with their eminently affordable pricing, the Kalis make an attractive option as second or third monitors.
Since 2018, Kali Audio has specialised in loudspeakers and everything related to them. Although the firm is still young, it already has plenty of expertise and experience, since it was founded by passionate engineers with decades of success behind them. At Kali's headquarters in Los Angeles, California, everyone is constantly striving to develop professional and at the same time affordable products for the music world. Kali’s reputation for innovation means it is a company to keep an eye on: Expect to be surprised with more exciting new products in the future!
One of the most important tasks of near-field monitors is to show weak points in the mix. Of course, anyone who's made it this far will know that it's not just the monitors themselves that play a major role, but also the environment in which they're installed. The room's dimensions and other characteristics are crucial, of course, but it's also a question of where and how the monitor is placed within it. Is it on a table or on a stand? Is it hanging on the wall? For all these eventualities and more, the Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave near-field monitor can be optimised by means of the dip switch, which always ensures an almost linear frequency response. Thanks to the front bass reflex port, the LP-6s can also be set up very close to a wall, which is a great advantage when space is limited.