Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8 ranks #22 of 40 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $299; the Kali Audio LP-6 ranks #29 at $298. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the Kali Audio LP-8 offers: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better. Watch for: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit.
On the Kali Audio LP-6 side: CEA2034 spinorama shows generally flat on-axis response with excellent horizontal and vertical directivity. Set against that: Port resonance creates bumps around 900Hz-1kHz in the frequency response.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-8 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Kali Audio LP-6 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-8 | Kali Audio LP-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $298 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #22 of 40 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 40 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) | 14.1"H x 8.8"W x 10.3"D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | - |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each | 16.1 lbs / 7.3 kg each |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter | 6.5" woofer, 1" textile dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| DSP | No | No |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker | 80W total (40W LF, 40W HF) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Kali Audio LP-8: $299.00 Amazon
Pros: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better.
Cons: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit. A bit of a hooded response
Full Kali Audio LP-8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each |
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Kali Audio LP-6: $298 Discontinued Bhphotovideo
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows generally flat on-axis response with excellent horizontal and vertical directivity. Deep bass distortion stays below the fundamental tone throughout testing, and the noise floor is low enough that hiss isn’t audible at normal listening distance. Exceptional value at $298 per pair.
Cons: Port resonance creates bumps around 900Hz-1kHz in the frequency response. Distortion measurements are worse than the on-axis response alone would suggest. Diffraction causes a treble rise above 10kHz, and bass shelves down slightly in the low end. Discontinued.
Full Kali Audio LP-6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1"H x 8.8"W x 10.3"D (358.8 x 222.3 x 260.4 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5" woofer, 1" textile dome tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 21kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 80W total (40W LF, 40W HF) |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs / 7.3 kg each |
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