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Coincident midrange and tweeter
The 4-inch midrange and 1-inch tweeter are arranged at the same acoustic center for imaging-focused monitoring.
Product detailSKU #1500000462024
Kali AudioSM-8 8-Inch 3-Way Active Studio Monitor with Network Control
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kali Audio’s SM-8 is an active three-way monitor for critical mixing in stereo or multichannel rooms. Its coincident 4-inch midrange and 1-inch metal-dome tweeter share an acoustic center, while the dedicated 8-inch woofer handles the low end. Per-speaker DSP provides eight bands of parametric EQ, trim, and delay for room-specific adjustment. With 300 W of three-channel Class D power, balanced analog and AES/EBU connections, it is equipped for detailed studio monitoring and calibrated multichannel layouts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Calibrating individual monitors in a stereo or multichannel mixing room with onboard EQ, trim, and delay.
- Studio installations that use balanced analog or AES/EBU digital monitor connections.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Portable setups where a 32 lb monitor is impractical.
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.
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8-band parametric EQ per loudspeaker
Each monitor can be adjusted independently as part of room calibration.
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Up to 10 ms delay
Delay can be set per monitor when aligning a multichannel setup.
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Front-ported design
The enclosure places its port on the front.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for AC power at each monitor position.
- 02Confirm your monitor chain uses balanced XLR/TRS or AES/EBU over BNC as needed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the SM-8 be calibrated per speaker?
Yes. Each loudspeaker has eight-band parametric EQ, trim control, and adjustable delay.
02What inputs does the SM-8 provide?
It has a balanced XLR/TRS combijack and AES/EBU over BNC, plus AES/EBU BNC thru.
03Can it be used in multichannel monitoring?
Yes. It supports stereo and multichannel workflows, including Dolby Atmos.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsConnections & power
- Total power
- 300 W
1 detailsSize & weight
- Product weight
- 32 lb.
28 detailsOther
- LF driver
- 8" optimized paper woofer
- Digital
- AES/EBU over BNC
- Peak SPL at 1 meter
- 119 dB
- Amplifier type
- 3-channel Class D (discrete for LF, MR, and HF)
- Delay
- Up to 10 ms
- Depth
- 12"
- Design
- Front ported
- LF-to-mid crossover
- 280 Hz
- Tier
- new
- ±3 dB range
- 45 Hz – 21 kHz
- Bolt pattern
- 4.25" x 2" (top and bottom)
- Height
- 19"
- Width
- 10"
- Category Source
- detail
- USB
- USB-A
- Trim
- –12 dB to +6 dB
- Midrange driver
- 4" optimized profile paper cone
- Mid-to-HF crossover
- 2800 Hz
- Korena Special
- false
- EQ
- 8-band parametric EQ per loudspeaker
- Type
- Powered 3-way studio monitor
- Balanced analog
- XLR/TRS combijack
- Ethernet
- RJ45
- Digital thru
- AES/EBU over BNC thru
- Source Id
- site51500000462024
- -10 dB range
- 37 Hz – 35 kHz
- Power
- AC power input
- HF driver
- 1" metal dome tweeter
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