Genelec S360 vs Kali Audio LP-6

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Short answer: the Genelec S360 for output and GLM, the Kali Audio LP-6 for broad directivity. The S360 is a large format 10” two-way for film and post with peak SPL over 128dB, though its 1.16 bass alignment Q is the highest in the batch. The LP-6 shows generally flat on-axis response with excellent horizontal and vertical directivity, but a port resonance bumps the response around 900Hz-1kHz.

Genelec S360 vs Kali Audio LP-6

Buy the Genelec S360. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Kali Audio LP-6 is discontinued, so it is only available used.

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Specifications Side By Side

Genelec S360 Kali Audio LP-6
Price$9,550 per pair$298 per pair Discontinued
Ranked#20 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers#32 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Enclosureported-
Drivers1” titanium compression tweeter, 10” cone woofer6.5” woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter
Dimensions20.9”H x 14.2”W x 14.2”D (530 x 360 x 360 mm)14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.3”D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm)
Weight66.1 lbs (30 kg) each16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) each
Amplifier Power350W total (250W woofer, 100W tweeter, Class D)80W total (40W LF, 40W HF)
Frequency Response36Hz-22kHz -6dB47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-10dB)35.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)39.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Warranty2 years (5 with product registration)-
CountryFinland-
Maximum SPLPeak 128dB (manufacturer specified)-
Spinorama Preference Score5.96-
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.70-
InputsXLR (analog), XLR AES/EBU (digital)XLR, TRS, RCA
XLR InputYesYes
RCA InputNoYes
TRS InputNoYes
Optical InputNoNo
Coaxial InputNoNo
USB InputNoNo
HDMI InputNoNo
AES InputYesNo
Aux InputNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
App-No
EQ-No
DSP-No

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The Two Speakers In Full

Genelec S360: $9,550 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay

Genelec S360 ranking card

Pros: A strong choice when professional output capability and listening distance matter. The measured 2.0dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz, 39.6Hz -3dB extension and 7.70 ideal-subwoofer score support balanced sound, while GLM provides room-integration tools. It is capable of peak output over 128dB. Measured bass extension of 39.6Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The substantial enclosure and installation requirements make it excessive for many desks. Its tonal measurements do not surpass the best smaller monitors simply because it can play louder. Deep-bass reproduction still benefits from a subwoofer, especially in high-output systems. The fitted bass-alignment Q of 1.16 suggests a mild bump near the port tuning rather than a clean rolloff.

AES InputYes
Amplifier Power350W total (250W woofer, 100W tweeter, Class D)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)35.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
CountryFinland
Dimensions20.9”H x 14.2”W x 14.2”D (530 x 360 x 360 mm)
Drivers1” titanium compression tweeter, 10” cone woofer
Enclosureported
Frequency Response36Hz-22kHz -6dB
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR (analog), XLR AES/EBU (digital)
Maximum SPLPeak 128dB (manufacturer specified)
Optical InputNo
RCA InputNo
Spinorama Preference Score5.96
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub7.70
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Warranty2 years (5 with product registration)
Weight66.1 lbs (30 kg) each
XLR InputYes

Kali Audio LP-6: $298 per pair Discontinued eBay

Kali Audio LP-6 ranking card

Newer model: the Kali Audio LP-6 V2, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5.

Pros: The original LP-6 measures 43.9Hz at -3dB and scores 6.33 with an ideal subwoofer. Its waveguide and placement controls make it a credible budget studio monitor, with useful bass for ordinary music listening. Measured bass extension of 43.9Hz (-3dB).

Cons: The measured 2.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz is less even than the newer LP-6 V2. First-generation amplifier hiss can be distracting at short distances. Do not assume the V2’s noise improvements or measurements apply to this model. A port resonance adds bumps around 900Hz to 1kHz. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power80W total (40W LF, 40W HF)
AppNo
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)39.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
DSPNo
Dimensions14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.3”D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm)
Drivers6.5” woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter
EQNo
Frequency Response47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
InputsXLR, TRS, RCA
Optical InputNo
RCA InputYes
TRS InputYes
USB InputNo
Weight16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) each
XLR InputYes