The Kali Audio LP-6 V2 is rated 4.4/5 for sound quality, #37 of 119 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Kali Audio
#37 Kali Audio LP-6 V2: $498 per pair B&H Photo Video $249.00 eBay
Older model: the Kali Audio LP-6 (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5). See every Kali Audio LP generation.
Same family: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5) and the Kali Audio LP-UNF (larger bookshelf, rated 3.9/5).
Pros: Affordable studio monitors with balanced sound and solid bass, plus switches to tune them for your room. Erin’s measurements give a 7.48 ideal-subwoofer score and 42.5Hz -3dB bass extension, a strong combination for an affordable nearfield monitor. The waveguide and placement switches help with practical setup, and the second generation improves close-range noise behavior. Measured bass extension of 42Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 2.5dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz leaves some tonal unevenness. Vertical crossover behavior makes ear-height placement important, and compression limits loud bass playback. Its good tonal score is not evidence of the output capability of a much larger monitor.
Is the Kali Audio LP-6 V2 right for you?
Buy it if
- you want deep bass without a subwoofer (-3 dB at 42 Hz).
Skip it if
- you want to stream from a phone without an adapter: it has no Bluetooth.
| Released | Nov 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 40W LF + 40W HF per speaker; Bi-amplified Class D |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39.1Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes; boundary presets and LF/HF trims |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.8”W x 10.2”D |
| Drivers | 1” soft-dome tweeter; 6.5” woofer |
| Frequency Response | 47Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, balanced TRS and RCA |
| Maximum SPL | Approximately 102dB per pair with good measured linearity (Erin’s Audio Corner) (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.53 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.48 |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs (7.05 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Erin’s Audio Corner: Which budget Kali monitor makes most sense for YOU? LP-6v2 or LP-8v2? More from Erin’s Audio Corner →
- Erin’s Audio Corner: Kali Audio LP-6 V2 Review
- Erin’s Audio Corner Website: Kali Audio LP-6 V2
- Erin’s Audio Corner Measurements (spinorama.org)
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (2nd Wave) vs JBL 305P MKII sound.DEMO More from DSAUDIOreview →
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (2nd Wave) vs Focal Alpha 50 EVO sound.DEMO
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