Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-6 V2, if you are buying new. The Kali Audio LP-6 ranks higher than the ADAM Audio T5V (#55 vs #38 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Kali Audio LP-6 V2, is rated 4.4/5 at $498 and is still sold new.
The Kali Audio LP-6 is the deeper-bass pick. The original LP-6 measures 43.9Hz at -3dB and scores 6.33 with an ideal subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 43.9Hz before falling 3dB, against 58.6Hz for the ADAM Audio T5V. The tradeoff: The measured 2.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz is less even than the newer Kali Audio LP-6 V2.
The case for the ADAM Audio T5V: ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Kali Audio LP-6 lacks. Watch for: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.56dB per octave, so the small midrange span should not be mistaken for flat full-band response.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-6 V2, the replacement for the discontinued Kali Audio LP-6; it is rated higher for sound quality than the ADAM Audio T5V.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-6 | ADAM Audio T5V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $298 per pair Discontinued | $451.16 per pair |
| Ranked | #55 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #38 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.3”D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm) | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) each | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W total (40W LF, 40W HF) | 70w Per Speaker |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA | XLR, RCA |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.02 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Kali Audio LP-6 (measured by Audio Science Review) and ADAM Audio T5V (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Kali Audio LP-6: $298 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Kali Audio LP-6 V2, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5, released Nov 2021. See every Kali Audio LP generation.
Same family: the Kali Audio LP-8 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 3.9/5).
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 Kali Audio 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.
Full Kali Audio LP-6 review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 80W total (40W LF, 40W HF) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39.1Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.3”D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer, 1” textile dome tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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ADAM Audio T5V: $451.16 per pair Amazon eBay
Same family: the ADAM Audio T7V (larger bookshelf, rated 3.9/5) and the ADAM Audio T8V (larger bookshelf, rated 3.9/5).
Pros: ASR’s data shows a small 2.0dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz, a -3dB point around 59Hz, and scores of 4.65 standalone and 7.02 with an ideal subwoofer. It offers useful bass and midrange performance for an affordable studio monitor. Rear tonal trims allow broad placement adjustment. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.56dB per octave, so the small midrange span should not be mistaken for flat full-band response. Upper-frequency unevenness remains, and a shelving control cannot precisely remove every peak. The existing review finds distortion reasonable for the price rather than reference-class; deeper bass and demanding levels still call for more capable hardware.
Full ADAM Audio T5V review and specifications →
| Released | 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.02 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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