Edifier R2850DB vs Kali Audio IN-8 V2

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.

What the Edifier R2850DB gets right: 3 way speaker. The tradeoff: Quite large and heavy.

On the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 side: Three-way coaxial (coincident) driver in a front-ported cabinet, allowing near-wall placement without port noise issues. Set against that: Notable forwardness/brashness in the 4-5kHz range when listened to on-axis.

Buy the Kali Audio IN-8 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier R2850DB and costs less, so the other one has nothing left to offer.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier R2850DB: $499.99 per pair Amazon eBay

Pros: A large self-powered three-way pair with digital and analog source switching and proper left/right separation. Consumer Reports found accurate, detailed sound with strong, deep bass, a broad enough soundfield and enough clean output for a large room. It is a compelling simple system for TV, desktop or living-room music without buying a separate amplifier.

Cons: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy. Consumer Reports also hears mildly grainy/hazy mids, subdued treble and a two-dimensional image despite the two cabinets. As an integrated system it is less upgradeable than separate passive speakers and an amplifier.

Full Edifier R2850DB review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	75w RMS Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.1
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Coaxial Input	Yes
DSP	No
Dimensions	18.1"H x 10.1"W x 12.4"D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Optical Input	Yes
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	50.7 lbs (23 kg)
XLR Input	No

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Kali Audio IN-8 V2: $998 per pair Amazon eBay

Pros: The IN-8 V2’s coaxial midrange/tweeter supports coherent imaging, and low distortion at ordinary levels complements its 6.54 ideal-subwoofer score. Measured -3dB extension of 45.4Hz provides useful bass; boundary settings assist placement. Measured bass extension of 44Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 89dB.

Cons: The measured 3.0dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz includes unevenness that can make some vocals sound forward. Bass and limiter behavior constrain high-level playback. These measurements apply to the V2, not the first-generation IN-8.

Full Kali Audio IN-8 V2 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	140w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	36Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	44Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	17.8"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (452.1 x 254 x 287 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	45Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	Yes
Sensitivity	89dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score	3.53
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.40
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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