Short answer: the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 for its coaxial three-way layout, the Edifier R2850DB if you just want a large three-way. The IN-8 V2 puts a three-way coaxial driver in a front-ported cabinet, allowing near-wall placement without port noise, though it sounds notably forward or brash in the 4-5kHz range on-axis. The R2850DB is a three-way but quite large and heavy.
Buy the Kali Audio IN-8 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $498.01 with the Edifier R2850DB does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | Kali Audio IN-8 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $998 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #38 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) | 17.8”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (452.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 140w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | 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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