Kali Audio IN-5 Unboxing & Review - THESE SPEAKERS SLAP!

These new Kali's hit different.
Do yourself a favor and get a pair NOW.
Your ears, mixes, and clients will thank you.

[jacquelamontharenberg]

Surfing and researching IN5s and IN8s and discovered your channel. Like your style, knowledge and presentation. With the results of my research pointing towards 3 way monitors, I will be replacing my current 2 way near fields with a set of IN5s along with a sub (best bang for the buck). I would buy the IN8, but they are currently out of stock (as of Nov 16) and will not be available until mid December 2021. My studio is 15 FT wide x 22 FT long and is a good sounding room. I produce a lot of smooth jazz and world music. My 100 watt Alesis M1 Active MkIIs lasted me for about 17 years and they still sound great.. Very musical speakers, but I need something with more detail. Since I am 69 years old, this will probably be my last set of new monitors. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.

[rickyadams]

Hello Will, I bought the in 8 monitors. These monitors are awesome for mastering. I know you're really going to sink into some mixes soon. Kali did it again.

[georget]

Cool rendition of "Star Eyes."

[Coskunmusic]

Hey man, great video. But I dont understand how you have all that equipment but no room treatment? window right behind you, speakers nit ear level etc... ?

[jasonstl]

My speakers sound muffled.

Did you take them out of the cardboard?

Thanks, sounds better.

[LongshanMusic]

Awesome! I'm getting them with the WS-12. I really liked the effort you put into the start of your video.

[SG-u]

Now that they have fixed the problem with the 8's, would you still opt for the 5's over the 8's?

[tychomagnetics]

Totally wanna try these out. Mainly been an NS-10 guy (actually I’ve been rocking NS-10T’s for like 10 years but whatever) and three way / coaxial speakers have both been intriguing me and this seems too good not to try.

[JTFuller]

I like this young man.. Great work man.. I purchased these monitors over 2 years ago and never used them.. I mean barely.. I have the Alesis Monitor Ones and those are my go to's.. But this is interesting and I trust this young man.. Fly studio too..

[Bumper]

Was planning to buy LP-6, but Kali introduced this model and I have a trouble 😅

[tamaraandjus]

Do you prefer the IN-5's over the IN-8's? Whats the difference beside the hiss? Would you recommend them with the Kali Sub? Thanks!

[duanra]

hello, thanks for your work. I got JBL LSR305 monitors who it's known are a budget masterpiece. Do you think Kali IN5 will be a significant step up for me?

[Standard.Candle]

The LP-6 is the best selling speaker from Kali, I think the question most people would want to know is: Does the IN-5 dethrone it? Can the bass extend as far considering it has a higher dB rating, but a smaller diameter woofer? Is there any weird mid range stuff at the crossover frequencies? Would really appreciate some more details about how these stack up. So far you're the only user I've found with a review on these.

[lashtal]

Just got "Mastering Audio..." by Katz. You're working on answering an important question about the computer focus, and the engineer's relationship to the monitors. My plan is to keep the monitors in a steady spot, as well as myself. Basically what you're already doing with the desk that your gear is mounted on, and the PC in the middle. That's going to be my entire set up. If by chance another larger screen is required, it can be done using an HDMI cable forward-facing, beyond the monitors. But given the importance of Listening, as opposed to Seeing, I think it's a nice idea... though perhaps not fully required, hence the traditional "computer as an afterthought". It can make a person's studio look more flashy, which is great for self-promotion, I guess. But.... is it really needed? yikes! lol I had to get off of gearspace pretty much the second I got on, because I was debating someone about whether or not you need to have $20, 000-$50, 000 monitors to Master amazingly, and how it can- believe it or not- be done Amazingly Well, even without a room, or entire building, constructed specifically for the purpose. Oh, My, Goodness. Anyone who has even so much as an inkling about your skillset, or the equipment you use, knows you're going to get Amazing Results. And apparently results that win awards. (30STM's first album is still the best for me, however, Congratulations!)

Regarding the need to take a regular break, or "reset" one's ears to avoid fatigue: I can see some strengths to this set up. Iterative turning (of the body) may be quite the human "off/on" switch for our ears... as well as: getting up to take a walk every 30-40 mins, go to the kitchen make some coffee, turn on the sink, pee (but not on the monitors!), flush the toilet, hear the waves of the ocean and the cawing of the birds as you check the mail, Chew gum, etc. All of this is going to do some sort of natural "resetting". But I'm very curious to know how you feel about this set up a few months, or 30 records from now!

[the_newvoice]

Ahhh...)) Now i see everything! Not expecting to see it in unboxing video, tho :) Now i understand why's DAC character is important to you- is a bridging between workspaces and domains.

[gnprice]

Hey, really nice review! I'm super glad you tested the hiss on these. A 12dB reduction in self-noise is a big deal! I'm considering picking these up instead of 2-way Neumann KH 120 A or Adam A7X at twice the price. Any thoughts/opinions? By the way, I always ask my wife to QC my final mixes/masters. Glad to see your Kali's passed the wife test :-)

[henrygrimmius]

Thanks for a great and insightful review. BTW, love the Central Coast area. It sounds that, despite, or because of the A/D conversion to get into the built in DSP, that conversion is transparent enough to make good decisions? Looks like is you need to add a sub, you've got a JBL 6312 lurking? I spent the better part of 15 years on a 6328/6312 system. I'm just looking to get back into a 3-way system, which is what I grew up on, and have been missing it through all my variations of studio monitors, from Dynaudio to Tannoy and old KRK with the inverted domes. Again, thanks for the review and it'll be interesting how and if your assessment is over time.

[Mr.Manson]

Cool video! What do you think about the Audeze headphones you have? From the looks of it they are the LCD X? I have them and absolutely love them! Especially with a bit of EQ.

[denisagar]

Bose speakers I just bought they are brilliant never heard studio monitors like that so impressed with it I use it with my MPC x and man the samples the sounds everything is on point

[dipankarbanerjee]

I'm planning for Adam A4V but Kali IN 5 be seems an affordable option too ... What should I do ?