The Kali Audio IN-5 is rated 4.2/5 for sound quality, #27 of 108 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Kali Audio
#27 Kali Audio IN-5: $898 per pair Amazon $449.00 B&H Photo Video $449.00 eBay
Same family: the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 (larger bookshelf, rated 4.4/5) and the Kali Audio IN-UNF (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: An affordable three way coaxial studio monitor with an even midrange, good bass depth and placement switches. The active three-way layout separates bass duties from the coaxial mid/tweeter, giving flexible listening geometry. Erin’s data shows a 1.8dB midrange response span and -3dB bass around 45Hz, with scores of 5.12 standalone and 7.13 with an ideal subwoofer. Placement switches and balanced inputs help integrate it into a studio; moderate-level distortion is well controlled in the existing review. Measured bass extension of 45Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Local listening-window irregularities remain despite the small overall midrange span. The review reports midrange distortion rising above 3% at 96dB and a brighter perceived balance at closer distances. Limiting makes it unsuitable for demanding farfield playback. Coaxial construction improves geometry but does not remove response errors or guarantee unlimited output.
Is the Kali Audio IN-5 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 45 Hz).
Skip it if
- you want to stream from a phone without an adapter: it has no Bluetooth.
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 80W LF + 40W mid + 40W HF |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | Approximately 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15” x 8.1” x 11.1” (382 x 206 x 282 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter coaxial with 4” midrange; 5” woofer |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.12 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.13 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 18.6 lbs (8.43 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front |
| XLR Input | Yes |
Price history (per pair)
$898 is the lowest price we have tracked since Aug 2026.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Erin’s Audio Corner: Kali Audio IN-5 Review More from Erin’s Audio Corner →
- Erin’s Audio Corner Website: Kali Audio IN-5
- Erin’s Audio Corner Measurements (spinorama.org)
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review APS Klasik 2020 vs Kali Audio IN-5 sound.DEMO More from DSAUDIOreview →
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Focal Alpha 65 EVO vs Kali Audio IN-5 sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: Kali Audio IN-5 vs JBL 305P MKII Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
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