Short answer: the Kali Audio IN-8 V2, on the strength of its three-way coaxial design. The LP-8’s own notes point you to the newer V2, which they say could be a little better, and add that the Eris 8 beats it by a little bit. The IN-8 V2 keeps the coaxial midrange/tweeter and front porting for near-wall placement, though it is forward in the 4-5kHz range on axis. The Kali Audio LP-8 is discontinued; its replacement is the Kali Audio LP-8 V2.
Buy the Kali Audio IN-8 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Kali Audio LP-8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio IN-8 V2 | Kali Audio LP-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $998 per pair | $598 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #38 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #96 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Dimensions | 17.8”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (452.1 x 254 x 287 mm) | 16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each | 19.8 lbs (9.0 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 8” woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 140w Per Speaker | 100w Per Speaker |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.36 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.30 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
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