Short answer: the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 for placement flexibility, the APS Klasik 2020 for neutrality. The IN-8 V2’s three-way coaxial driver in a front-ported cabinet allows near-wall placement without port noise, but it adds notable forwardness and brashness in the 4-5kHz range on-axis. The Klasik is very neutral, yet it is difficult to find for sale online with no dealers in the United States.
Buy the Kali Audio IN-8 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the APS Klasik 2020 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| APS Klasik 2020 | Kali Audio IN-8 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 per pair | $998 per pair |
| Ranked | #58 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #38 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm) | 17.8”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (452.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) each | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 140w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 89dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.36 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.30 |
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