Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl
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Kali Audio
LP-6 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl
Product Info
Article Number:
530815
Brand:
Kali Audio
Model:
LP-6 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The LP-6 2nd Wave with Sonarworks is a serious step up for any producer or engineer looking for a truly flat response. The included calibration software really does the heavy lifting, and the speakers themselves are built to last. Ideal for home studios or smaller commercial spaces where accurate monitoring is paramount.
Product Description
Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave Sonarworks Bdl
*Bundle offer comprising*, Sonarworks SoundID Ref Spk & HP w Mic
- *Reference for speakers and headphones with measurement microphone (box)*
- Speaker and headphone calibration software and measurement microphone in a bundle
- Precise adjustment of the frequency response to get flat and neutral sounding monitor speakers or headphones
- Enables a more precise evaluation of recordings and mixes
- Room analysis and automated calculation of the room size based on several measurements
- Audio calibration engine allows for accurate processing
- Save an unlimited number of calibration profiles for monitor speakers
- Comes with headphone calibration profiles for more than 280 supported models
- Target curve custom adjustments in real time
- Translation check simulates over 20 different devices and device types for accurate mix translation results
- 3 filter modes to choose from: Zero Latency
- Mixed and Linear Phase allow to optimize filter quality and latency according to the monitoring situation
- Additional processing controls for Mono
- Dry/Wet and Safe Headroom
- App only: MIDI mapping for various controls and user presets for predefined output device/channel pair combinations
- Measurement microphone with a pre-polarized electret-condenser capsule
- Frequency response: 20 - 20.000 Hz with calibration curve
- Omnidirectional polar pattern
- Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa
- Self noise: 24 dB
- Signal to noise ratio: 70 dB
- Dynamic range: 106dB
- Maximum sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL
- Requires 48 V phantom power
- Connector: 3 pin XLR
- Microphone calibration file for 30° off-axis measurements in Sonarworks software native format to be used with SoundID Reference
- Microphone calibration file for 0° on-axis measurements in .txt format
- 2x Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave
- *Active 6.5" Near Field Monitor*
- 3D imaging waveguide technology for large
- imaginary stereo sound stages
- Bass reflex system
- Boundary EQ for adjusting the sound in different studio environments
- Power: 80 watts (40 watts / 40 watts bi-amped)
- Drivers: 6.5" woofer with reduced mass
- 1" soft dome tweeter
- Frequency range: 39 Hz - 25
- 000 Hz
- Crossover frequency: 1
- 300 Hz
- Max. sound pressure level: 85 dB SPL continous
- Inputs: XLR
- 6.3 mm jack (balanced) and RCA
- Input sensitivity XLR/6.3 mm jack: +4 dBu
- Input sensitivity RCA: -10 dBV
- Dimensions: 359 x 222 x 260 mm
- Weight: 7.01 kg
- Housing colour: Black
PROS
- • Excellent waveguide design delivers wide, consistent sweet spot.
- • Sonarworks integration dramatically improves accuracy and room correction.
- • Robust MDF cabinet construction minimizes unwanted resonances and vibrations.
- • LP-6's waveguide and waveguide-matched tweeter offer exceptional clarity.
CONS
- • Relatively large footprint might be an issue in smaller mixing environments.
- • Calibration process requires some initial setup and learning curve.
- • Limited input options compared to some higher-end studio monitors.
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
6.5 inch
Power (Watts
150
Frequency Range
45 Hz – 21 kHz
Connections
XLR, TRS, RCA
Weight
33.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significant; the software compensates for room acoustics, bringing a level of neutrality that's hard to achieve otherwise, especially in less-than-ideal spaces.
While excellent, mastering engineers often prefer even more refined, high-end options; however, the LP-6s offer a very strong foundation for most critical listening tasks.
The 2nd Wave includes an improved waveguide for a wider sweet spot and better transient response, alongside the Sonarworks bundle, which was not part of the original release.
