Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP for a compact, well-sorted nearfield, if the price is acceptable. The notes describe its sound as near identical to the 8020D but flag a high price. The Kali Audio LP-UNF crosses over at an unusually low 1.9kHz, though its bass rolls off quickly below about 40Hz.
On the Kali Audio LP-UNF side: 1” dome tweeter on a waveguide crossed unusually low at 1.9kHz to a 4.5” ported midwoofer. The tradeoff: F3 of 54Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean bass rolls off quickly below about 40Hz, bottoming out around 50Hz in-room.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-UNF when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Neumann KH80 DSP when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-UNF | Neumann KH80 DSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 per pair | $1,198 per pair |
| Ranked | #45 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, USB-C (digital), RCA, TRS | XLR |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 1” Textile Dome tweeter | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (via DSP) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 88.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 5.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.67 | 8.25 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 6.5”W x 7.4”D (254 x 165 x 188 mm) | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total (Class D, 2-channel bi-amped) | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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