Are the JBL 305p monitors measured in the same acoustic space as the KaliIN8? At a 1 foot distance for acoustical data (unless I misunderstand) you will be unable to determine an accurate directivity on a speaker of this size or larger. Now I am aware the Klippel system uses different distances in order to calculate the vector and amplitude of different frequencies. Is it possible to get more information about the test set-up or acoustic environment? Based on my listening experience with the Kali IN8 and the JBL 305p, I have a hard time reconciling the metrics of these two loudspeakers shown in this thread. I own a pair of 305's and have heard the Kali IN8's in a hotel at last years NAMM. I believe that a reference measured in the exact same circumstances would assist here as an anchor. The Kali in this case would appear to either be broken or the settings (dip switches) are set inappropriately for this test. Something here does dot seem correct especially if you look at many of the reviews on the IN8. Audio metrics can be tricky if not conducted properly(not an accusation of any kind). Reading or interpreting them is also something that takes a bit of experience. In my experience if you can hear it, there is a way to measure it. It's simply knowing what to measure and how to do it in a meaningful way that correlates to what we hear. It would be good to follow up and perhaps if anyone has the proper facilities and a Kali IN8 do some more measurements. I would be happy to do some if someone is near me with a Kali IN8 sample.
[FULL DISCOLSURE; I have know Mr Charles Sprinkle for 30 years. I too work in the in the industry. I have worked at Wisdom Audio, Harman International, Logitech and Apple as an acoustics engineer]
[FULL DISCOLSURE; I have know Mr Charles Sprinkle for 30 years. I too work in the in the industry. I have worked at Wisdom Audio, Harman International, Logitech and Apple as an acoustics engineer]