1 of my studio monitors keep cutting out

[rashadd26]

Hello, Last week I just purchased a pair of Kali Audio LP-6 v2s and was testing them out with my interface. The volume settings on the back are -~ (lowest), 0db (halfway), and +6 being the max. So I was testing to see how loud they could go and basically one speaker played well while the other speaker cut out.

I switched all the inputs, outlets on the interface, and power and xlr to 1/4 cables, and the problem remained with the one speaker continuing to cut out. They both play fine when the volume levels are at 0db and think they will be okay as long as i dont turn them beyond 80%, but my concern remains with wondering why 1 speaker plays fine at max level but the other one cuts out after only a few seconds. (The light stays on but the sound cuts out)

Again I'm thinking I could live with them as 0db level will be plenty for my mpc setup but I'm thinking maybe the speaker has a flaw.

Just asking to get others opinion.


Thanks

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[AnalogSteph]

In his LP-6v2 review, Erin merely saw limiting in the bass at 102 dB SPL, so I would assume that the speaker cutting out has some kind of problem. These are not entirely immune to assembly issues; it could even be a capacitor in the power supply that's faulty from new (it's not like the price point affords the most premium of components). I would advise returning the problematic speaker for a new one.

 

[rashadd26]

In his LP-6v2 review, Erin merely saw limiting in the bass at 102 dB SPL, so I would assume that the speaker cutting out has some kind of problem. These are not entirely immune to assembly issues; it could even be a capacitor in the power supply that's faulty from new (it's not like the price point affords the most premium of components). I would advise returning the problematic speaker for a new one.

Hi thanks for taking the time out to reply, I went ahead and went through the process of exchanging for a replacement and I'm guessing these monitors have some type of feature that cuts the speakers off in order to prevent damage. Just had the other speaker cut off (the one was working fine before). Listen to music that is pretty bass heavy and these monitors seem to be heavy on that part than needed. Wish there was a way to cut the bass down some, but like I said before, as long as I play at a level that's not too extreme they seem to do fine. But they can take nowhere near the punishment as my hs8's... obviously but just said that bc it seems I have to really be careful with these.

 

[kemmler3D]

Wish there was a way to cut the bass down some

If you are using them on PC you can EQ the bass down with EQAPO, although you will probably want to do an in room measurement so you don't don't overcorrect.

 

[rashadd26]

If you are using them on PC you can EQ the bass down with EQAPO, although you will probably want to do an in room measurement so you don't don't overcorrect.

This is for a secondary setup, so I just have an mpc and an iPad connected to these monitors and just paired with a motu 4 interface, but I'll try to look for an equalizer feature. They sounds pretty good by the way for their size btw, it's just the constant hoping they don't blank out.

 

[DVDdoug]

and I'm guessing these monitors have some type of feature that cuts the speakers off in order to prevent damage. Just had the other speaker cut off (the one was working fine before).

I'd say you've solved diagnosed it!

Listen to music that is pretty bass heavy and these monitors seem to be heavy on that part than needed.

Those are small speakers with small woofers. You might want to add a subwoofer. Some subwoofers have line-level passthrough with a crossover to block bass to the main speakers. Or any AVR has "bass management" which includes a crossover.

Wish there was a way to cut the bass down some,

Most audio/media player applications have EQ.

hey sounds pretty good by the way for their size btw,

Until you push them too hard.

 

[rashadd26]

I'd say you've solved diagnosed it!


Those are small speakers with small woofers. You might want to add a subwoofer. Some subwoofers have line-level passthrough with a crossover to block bass to the main speakers. Or any AVR has "bass management" which includes a crossover.


Most audio/media player applications have EQ.

Yes, just added a subwoofer to my main setup and the difference in clarity was pretty shocking to hear.

 

[kemmler3D]

the difference in clarity was pretty shocking to hear.

A lot of distortion comes from pushing small speakers to do bass, so when you take that burden off of them, there are less distortion harmonics that compete with the mids, and you get clearer sound overall.

In this case you would probably also stop the speaker from shutting off.

 

[rashadd26]

A lot of distortion comes from pushing small speakers to do bass, so when you take that burden off of them, there are less distortion harmonics that compete with the mids, and you get clearer sound overall.

In this case you would probably also stop the speaker from shutting off.

Thanks for the help. Will definitely look for a sub to pair with these.