Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, if you are buying new. The Dynaudio Core 47 measures as well as it (#75 vs #74 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, 4.1/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 is still sold new at $598.
Why pick the Dynaudio Core 47: A professional three-way studio monitor with useful bass and flexible installation controls, with analog and digital inputs. The catch: The measured 3.1dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window unevenness keep it below the leading accuracy choices.
Why pick the Kali Audio LP-8 V2: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for music without a subwoofer and low hiss at a desk. Watch for: The 3.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 6.68 ideal-subwoofer score show less even tonality than the smaller Kali Audio LP-6 V2.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 if you want one new; the Dynaudio Core 47 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A professional three-way studio monitor with useful bass and flexible installation controls, with analog and digital inputs.
An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for music without a subwoofer and low hiss at a desk.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio Core 47 | Kali Audio LP-8 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,250 per pair Discontinued | $598 per pair |
| Ranked | #75 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #74 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way active, bass-reflex | 2-way active, ported |
| Drivers | 1” Esotar Pro tweeter, 4” MSP midrange, 7” MSP woofer | 1” soft dome tweeter, 8” woofer |
| Dimensions | 9.4H x 15.4W x 14D in | 16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419 x 254 x 286 mm) |
| Weight | 33.3 lbs (15.1 kg) each | 19.8 lbs (9 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 1,150W each (150W HF, 500W MF, 500W LF) | 100W total, bi-amped (60W LF, 40W HF) |
| Inputs | Analog XLR, AES3 digital XLR, word clock | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Country | Denmark | United States (design) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.99 | 4.94 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.65 | 6.68 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 24kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 37Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Dynaudio Core 47 (measured by Audio Science Review) and Kali Audio LP-8 V2 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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