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Kali AudioIN-8W V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor (Each), White

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Kali Audio IN-8W V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor (Each), White
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Kali Audio’s white IN-8W V2 is a powered, tri-amped three-way studio monitor built around an 8-inch woofer, 4-inch midrange, and coaxial 1-inch textile-dome tweeter. Its midrange/tweeter arrangement is designed to eliminate off-axis lobing for a focused stereo image, helping you judge the overall balance of a mix. A front port, TRS and RCA inputs, and selectable HF and LF trim make it suited to practical studio placement and signal-routing needs.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Building a clear stereo picture while balancing a complete mix in a studio.
  • Studio setups that need either TRS or RCA input connection.
  • Rooms where a front-ported monitor suits the planned placement.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Kali Audio IN-8W V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor (Each), White construction detail

Detail 01

Three-way, tri-amped system

The low, midrange, and high-frequency drivers each have dedicated amplification.

Detail 02

HF and LF trim: -2 dB, 0 dB, +2 dB

High- and low-frequency output can be adjusted in three positions.

Detail 03

Frequency range: 45 Hz–21 kHz (±3 dB)

This is the stated response range within the ±3 dB tolerance.

Detail 04

117 dB maximum SPL

The maximum sound-pressure level is specified at 117 dB.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The monitor weighs 23 lb.
  2. 02A local power cable and quickstart guide are included.
Kali Audio IN-8W V2 8" 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor (Each), White close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is the IN-8W V2 powered?

Yes. It is a powered, tri-amped monitor with 140W total power.

02What inputs does it have?

It has one TRS input and RCA input sensitivity is specified at -10 dBV.

03What drivers are in it?

It uses an 8-inch low-frequency driver, 4-inch midrange driver, and 1-inch textile-dome high-frequency driver.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
RCA Input sensitivity
–10dBV
TRS/XLR Input sensitivity
+4dBu
1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
Tri-amped LF Power: 60W Mid-range power: 40W HF Power: 40W Total power: 140W LF Driver: 8" Poly-coated paper Mid-range driver: 4" Optimized profile poly-coated paper HF Driver: 1" Textile dome Frequency response: (-10 dB) 37Hz–25kHz Frequency range: (±3 dB) 45Hz–21kHz LF to Mid-range crossover: 280Hz Mid-range to HF Ccossover: 2,800Hz SPL: 85 dB Continuous at 2.8 meters with 20dB headroom Max SPL: 117dB System THD: <1% from 50Hz to 250Hz <0.5% from 250 Hz to 400kHz <.3% from 400 Hz to 20kHz (85dB SPL @1m) Inputs: 1 x TRS 1 x XLR 1 x RCA TRS/XLR Input sensitivity: +4dBu RCA Input sensitivity: –10dBV HF Trim: -2dB, ±0dB, +2dB LF Trim: -2dB, ±0dB, +2dB Boundary EQ settings: Free space (on stands, away from walls) On stands, next to a wall Meter bridge, vertical Meter bridge, horizontal On a desk, away from walls On a desk, next to a wall Enclosure: Front ported Dimensions (HxWxD) 17.75" x 11.25" x 10" Product weight: 23 lb. Shipping weight: 25 lb. In the Box: IN-8W V2 studio monitor, local power cable and quickstart guide
2 detailsConnections & power
Total power
140W
Mid-range power
40W
2 detailsSize & weight
Product weight
23 lb.
Shipping weight
25 lb.
24 detailsOther
Amplifier class
D
LF Driver
8" Poly-coated paper
Max SPL
117dB
In the Box
IN-8W V2 studio monitor, local power cable and quickstart guide
Enclosure
Front ported
SPL
85 dB Continuous at 2.8 meters with 20dB headroom
Tier
new
Frequency response
(-10 dB) 37Hz–25kHz
Powered
Yes
Inputs
1 x TRS
Mid-range to HF Ccossover
2,800Hz
Power configuration
Tri-amped
LF Trim
-2dB, ±0dB, +2dB
Category Source
detail
Frequency range
(±3 dB) 45Hz–21kHz
Korena Special
false
Mid-range driver
4" Optimized profile poly-coated paper
HF Driver
1" Textile dome
System THD
<1% from 50Hz to 250Hz
LF to Mid-range crossover
280Hz
HF Trim
-2dB, ±0dB, +2dB
LF Power
60W
Source Id
site51500000385816
HF Power
40W

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