Short answer: the ADAM Audio D3v. It ranks #3 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by measured sound quality against #45 for the Kali Audio LP-UNF, at a lower price, so there is little reason to consider the LP-UNF instead unless you specifically need Bluetooth.
The D3v measures more accurately in the midrange. Erin’s Klippel data on the D3v spans just 1.7dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, an unusually flat run for a compact desktop speaker, and its side passive radiators help it reach negative 3dB at around 50Hz, deeper than rivals like the Genelec 8010A. The LP-UNF’s midrange span is wider at 2.9dB with more local response ripple, and its bass reaches negative 3dB at 54Hz, essentially tied with the D3v on paper but built with a larger 4.5 inch woofer instead of side radiators.
Both speakers hit a similar output ceiling despite their size difference. The D3v’s built in limiter caps usable output around 89 to 90dB at 1 meter as volume rises, cutting bass and midrange content to protect the drivers. The LP-UNF limits out around 91dB at 1 meter, only slightly higher despite weighing more than four times as much (17.2 lbs versus 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)). Neither is meant for loud or far-field listening.
What the LP-UNF adds that the D3v lacks: Bluetooth and RCA inputs alongside USB-C and TRS, useful if you want to connect a turntable or a phone without cables. The D3v counters with room adjustment EQ filters and a lower 86.5dB sensitivity that the LP-UNF’s own review credits as part of why it sounds slightly less refined in the room.
Buy the ADAM Audio D3v for the more accurate midrange, deeper bass extension for its size, and a lower price.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-UNF only if Bluetooth or RCA input is a requirement you cannot work around.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio D3v | Kali Audio LP-UNF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $349.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #3 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #45 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 200H (240H on included stand) x 115W x 150D mm | 10”H x 6.5”W x 7.4”D (254 x 165 x 188 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment filters) | No |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 22.6kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | USB-C, balanced 1/4-inch TRS | Bluetooth, USB-C (digital), RCA, TRS |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 3.5” aluminium woofer, D-ART folded ribbon tweeter, 2 x 3.5” passive radiators (each) | 4.5” woofer, 1” Textile Dome tweeter |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.58 kg) (pair) | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS per speaker (70W woofer + 30W tweeter) (Manufacturer specified) | 160W total (Class D, 2-channel bi-amped) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB peak @ 1m (IEC-weighted noise, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.37 | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.59 | 6.67 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
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