Kali Audio LP-8 V2 Review: Ranked #72 of 113

The Kali Audio LP-8 V2 ranks #72 out of 113 total Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Kali Audio

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#72 Kali Audio LP-8 V2: $598 per pair Amazon eBay

Older model: the Kali Audio LP-8 (ranked lower, rated 3.9/5).

Same family: the Kali Audio LP-6 V2 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5) and the Kali LP-UNF (larger bookshelf, rated 3.9/5).

Pros: Erin measured 39.6Hz -3dB extension, useful for music without a subwoofer. Placement switches and the waveguide assist nearfield setup, with second-generation noise improvements making it more practical at a desk.

Cons: The 3.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 6.68 ideal-subwoofer score show less even tonality than the smaller LP-6 V2. A larger woofer brings bandwidth and output tradeoffs, not automatically greater accuracy. Vertical placement and bass demands still matter.

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	100W total, bi-amped (60W LF, 40W HF)
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Country	United States (design)
Dimensions	16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419 x 254 x 286 mm)
Drivers	1” soft dome tweeter, 8” woofer
Enclosure	2-way active, ported
Frequency Response	37Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, TRS, RCA
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	Yes
Spinorama Preference Score	4.94
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	6.68
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	19.8 lbs (9 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

• Links
  • Kali Audio LP-8 V2 Official Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Erin’s Audio Corner Measurements (spinorama.org) More from Erin’s Audio Corner →
  • Erin’s Audio Corner: Which budget Kali monitor makes most sense for YOU? LP-6v2 or LP-8v2?

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