Kali Audio IN-5
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Kali Audio
IN-5
Product Info
Article Number:
511492
Brand:
Kali Audio
Model:
IN-5
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$354.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The IN-5 is a seriously impressive nearfield monitor for the money. Its coaxial design and tri-amped architecture create a surprisingly accurate and revealing sound, making it perfect for bedroom producers, mixing engineers on a budget, and anyone needing reliable, honest monitoring.
Product Description
- Kali Audio IN-5
- Active Nearfield monitor
- 3-Way system with coaxial midrange / tweeter
- Power: 160 W - 80/40/40 W Tri-Amped
- 5" Bass driver
- 4" Midrange driver
- 1" Soft dome tweeter
- Frequency response: 39 - 25.000 Hz
- Maximum sound level: 112 dB
- EQ for adjustment to the installation location
- Connectors: XLR and jack 6.3 mm balanced as well as RCA unbalanced
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 382 x 206 x 286 mm
- Weight: 8.4 kg
PROS
- • Coaxial design delivers remarkably accurate imaging and stereo placement.
- • Tri-amped design provides clean, detailed sound across the frequency spectrum.
- • EQ settings allow for easy room correction, minimizing unwanted resonances.
- • The 5in woofer provides surprisingly deep and controlled bass response.
CONS
- • Limited high-frequency extension compared to some premium monitors.
- • The cabinet resonance, though manageable with EQ, is noticeable at higher volumes.
- • The size, while not massive, might be a constraint in very small spaces.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
5 in
Power (Watts)
160
Frequency Range
39 - 25000 Hz
Connections
XLR, Jack 6.3 mm, RCA
Weight
8.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coaxial driver minimizes phase shift between the mid and tweeter, resulting in a wider, more precise stereo image and improved localization.
While excellent for mixing, the slightly limited high-end extension means they're best suited for mixing and tracking rather than final mastering where absolute detail is paramount.
The EQ provides simple but effective adjustments for low-frequency cut, high-frequency damping, and overall level, and is generally enough to tame common room problems.
