Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-UNF for dispersion, the Yamaha HS5 for neutral output. The HS5 is called very neutral, with the caveat that its bass is not quite as deep as some of the others in this size class. The LP-UNF crosses its 1 inch dome unusually low at 1.9kHz, but its own F3 of 54Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean bass rolls off below about 40Hz.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-UNF. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Yamaha HS5 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-UNF | Yamaha HS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 per pair | $399.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #45 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #66 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, USB-C (digital), RCA, TRS | XLR |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 1” Textile Dome tweeter | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 88.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 3.70 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.67 | 6.32 |
| 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) | 11.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.7”D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total (Class D, 2-channel bi-amped) | 45w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
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