Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-6 V2. It ranks #37 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $498; the Barefoot Footprint 01 ranks #72, rated 4.1/5, and costs $2,999, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Kali Audio LP-6 V2 is the better-sounding option. Affordable studio monitors with balanced sound and solid bass, plus switches to tune them for your room. The tradeoff: The 2.5dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz leaves some tonal unevenness.
What the Barefoot Footprint 01 does well: Compact three-way studio monitors with substantial low end weight from opposed woofers. The tradeoff: The 6.70 ideal-subwoofer score and 2.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz indicate tonal unevenness relative to the strongest monitors.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-6 V2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Barefoot Footprint 01 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Kali Audio LP-6 V2 scores 7.5 against 6.7 for the Barefoot Footprint 01 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-6 V2 | Barefoot Footprint 01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $498 per pair | $2,999.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #37 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39.1Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Drivers | 1” soft-dome tweeter; 6.5” woofer | 1” ring-radiator tweeter, 4” aluminum-cone midrange, 2x 8” paper-composite woofers (Dual-Force opposed) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W LF + 40W HF per speaker; Bi-amplified Class D | 650W total per speaker (500W LF, 150W HF), bi-amped |
| Inputs | XLR, balanced TRS and RCA | XLR |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.2”D | 14.0H x 9.5W x 13.0D in |
| DSP | Yes; boundary presets and LF/HF trims | - |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 102dB per pair with good measured linearity (Erin’s Audio Corner) (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.53 | 5.48 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.48 | 6.70 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs (7.05 kg) each | 35.1 lbs (15.9 kg) each |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 36Hz-45kHz (+/-3dB) |
| Enclosure | - | 3-way active, sealed woofer/midrange chambers, machined aluminum baffle |
| Country | - | United States |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Kali Audio LP-6 V2: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and DSAUDIO.review.
- Barefoot Footprint 01: Spinorama.org measurements.
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