Enjoy accurate and lifelike sound with the Kali Audio IN-5, a 3-way studio monitor designed for mixing, production, and critical listening. This monitor offers a 5" woofer, a 4" midrange driver, and a coaxial 1" tweeter nested amid inside the midrange driver. This driver architecture helps give the monitor a realistic stereo image, alongside clarity of frequency and transient representation essential for professional use.

The monitor utilizes a tri-amped design powered by Class-D amplification to bolster reliability while banishing noise to a nearly sub-audible level. Integrated EQs include 3-position HF and LF trim switches as well as multiple boundary EQ settings for better placement on meter bridges, desks, or stands. You'll get a usable frequency range of 47 Hz to 21 kHz (±3 dB) out of this monitor, extending down to 39 Hz and up to 25 kHz at -10 dB. Sitting 7.2' away from the monitor, you'll be able to play audio at 85 dB with 20 dB of headroom to spare, which is a suitable level for many mixing environments.

The monitor offers XLR, TRS, and RCA connections, giving you options for your preferred method of connectivity. Also, the speaker can run both -10 dBV for consumer sources, as well as the professional +4 dBu standard. The monitor ships with a power cable.

3-Way Tri-Amped Design    5" Woofer, 4" MF Driver, and 1" Tweeter    Coaxial Midrange Driver and Tweeter    85 dB SPL at 7.2' with 20 dB Headroom    Lifelike Stereo Imaging    Low Self-Noise    47 Hz to 21 dB Frequency Response    -10 dBV or +4 dBu Input Sensitivity    RCA, TRS, and XLR Connections    Power Cord Included

The IN-5 features a Class-D amp with very little self-noise, an upgraded DSP section, and upgraded transducers for better reliability.

Because of the coincident placement of the midrange and tweeter and the crossover of the woofer to the midrange (280 Hz), the IN-5 is an acoustic point source. This gives it an ideal directivity characteristic for a studio monitor. You will be able to hear a very lifelike stereo image, with details placed clearly and consistently. Off-axis lobing that is unavoidable in a 2-way system is virtually eliminated.

Substantial work was done to optimize the midrange driver not only for its own acoustic performance, but also for its role as the waveguide for the tweeter. The shape is very precise to allow for controlled directivity at midrange to tweeter crossover, ensuring accurate summing both on and off axis. Excursion on the midrange is limited to less than 1mm peak to peak, so that the oscillation of the midrange does not have a negative effect on the tweeter.

The IN-5 incorporates all the benefits of Kali's Lone Pine series monitors. These include optimized woofers for powerful, clean bass, a front-firing port tube, and our boundary compensation EQs.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are these good for music production?

A: Yes, this monitor is good for music production., specifically, tracking and mixing, but not for mastering.

Q: 2. These speakers have no sub-out connection. How can these be connected to a sub-woofer in such a case?

A: The Kali Audio Project Lone Pine LP-UNF 4.5" Ultranearfield Studio Monitoring System (Black, Pair), B&H # KALPUNF, has no audio output for a subwoofer; a subwoofer cannot be connected to this system.

Q: 3. can these be placed on top of other speaker stands?

A: We would not recommend that you stack these on top of floor stands. There is the possibility of stability issues that could cause the speakers to fall and get damaged and/or cause injury.

Q: 4. Can the inner tubing spin 360 degrees when you unlock it and raise it up so you can get the angle that you want without moving the base? Like a C-Stand?

A: The monitor mounting plates are able to rotate so you can aim the speakers at the desired angle while the telescoping shaft is locked at the preferred height.

Q: 5. Will these accommadate Fluance bipolar speakers 13.8 inches wide?

A: might work. these are sturdy stands.

Q: 6. I have the Yamaha HS5s with mopads. Will these stands hold them both size wise? Thanks

A: Easily. Ive got a pair of HS8s on mine and they fit perfectly.

Q: 7. does the top part/plate come off?

A: Yes.The plates are removable.

Q: 8. Does the speaker attach to the stand in some way, or just sit on top? I saw someone mentioned a lip ? Thanks.

A: Additionally, I have a large pair of Yamaha HS80Ms on them and they hold up beautifully.

Q: 9. How many height positions are drilled into the pole. Illustration only shows one. How high will the platform go and still lock into place?

A: There are six predrilled holes, allowing for the height of the speaker stands to be adjusted in 3-inch intervals, starting at 36-inches and going up to as high as 54 inches

Q: 10. Does speaker wire come with this or do I need to purchase separately?

A: Speaker wire is not included with the Polk XT15.