Based on my limited perspective, I think one reason might be that, due to the nature of hardware, it’s not easy to apply post-corrections to already-sold products in response to reviews. Additionally, the sound that the manufacturer aims for (which might differ from the completely flat response some users desire or from the Harman target) could be different. I also wonder if they intentionally left flexibility for users to later adjust the EQ themselves as needed. Personally, I’m aiming for a direction that can best compensate for the weaknesses identified in room measurements.That's an interesting question.
If so, why would Kali not have applied it themselves?
This suggests that the reviews in question reveal something that Kali didn't know before product launch. I'm not so sure about this.Based on my limited perspective, I think one reason might be that, due to the nature of hardware, it’s not easy to apply post-corrections to already-sold products in response to reviews.
Agree. In theory, this could be a reason.Additionally, the sound that the manufacturer aims for (which might differ from the completely flat response some users desire or from the Harman target) could be different.
For a millionth time, "Harman" response is not a target, is a result.from the Harman target)
I guess it's possible that the built-in DSP did not have any more "capacity". But I agree with your followup comment in that the in-room response is pretty good. The crappy response over ~13kHz is not that important, and there's always going to some level of "anomaly" in the range where the coax mid and tweeter x-over and physically interfere with each other.If so, why would Kali not have applied it themselves?
It is also recommended to listen to them not on the axis. This compensates for the curvature to some extent.crappy response
Looks like Kali raised the prices here in the states like crazy, $1000 a pair. Rough...
No literal "home theatre" here -- but, in my rather unconventional 7.1 nearfield setup, I can testify that an IN-5 oriented horizontally is splendid as the "centre channel" speaker between my pair of IN-8v2s. If you can make the larger IN-8v2 work physically in your setup, I can't imagine it would have any problem in the "centre channel" role -- just remember to set the DIP switches appropriately for the orientation and position you choose..Pardon if this has been asked before but this is quite a long thread. Has anyone tried the In-8 V2 in a home theatre setting, such as centre channel?
Thanks very much. Understanding it is designed mainly for nearfield monitoring, I was also wondering if the IN-8V2 can be played "reasonably" loud as a center channel, my main listening position is about 11' away. Any advice appreciated.No literal "home theatre" here -- but, in my rather unconventional 7.1 nearfield setup, I can testify that an IN-5 oriented horizontally is splendid as the "centre channel" speaker between my pair of IN-8v2s. If you can make the larger IN-8v2 work physically in your setup, I can't imagine it would have any problem in the "centre channel" role -- just remember to set the DIP switches appropriately for the orientation and position you choose..
Mine is roughly half that distance away, so I can't really say -- sorry!I was also wondering if the IN-8V2 can be played "reasonably" loud as a center channel, my main listening position is about 11' away.
That's a very good idea, and thank you.Mine is roughly half that distance away, so I can't really say -- sorry!
Kali's tech support people have been very helpful to me, so you might want to consider asking them: [email protected]
The IN5 and IN8 actually have quite high max SPL specs considering that they are studio monitors. For example, check out the the dynamic-range test results for Kali IN5 versus JBL 305P, and you will see that 305's give up over 96dB @ 1m, whereas IN5 (and IN8) will keep outputting at 102dB @ 1m.I was also wondering if the IN-8V2 can be played "reasonably" loud as a center channel, my main listening position is about 11' away.
Thank you for the useful informationThe IN5 and IN8 actually have quite high max SPL specs considering that they are studio monitors. For example, check out the the dynamic-range test results for [Kali IN5](https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/kali_in-5/#dynamic-range-instantaneous-compression-test) versus [JBL 305P](https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/jbl_305pmk2/#dynamic-range-instantaneous-compression-test), and you will see that 305's give up over 96dB @ 1m, whereas IN5 (and IN8) will keep outputting at 102dB @ 1m.
For listening volume at your distance, lets just use a max of 96dB @ 1m as a reference, then when you apply -6dB per doubling of distance, that would work out to 90dB @ 2m and 84dB @ 4m distance. 11 feet is 3.3m, so ballpark 86dB at your listening position. And in-room will likely be louder due to reflections etc.
I would think the IN5 would be sufficient for a center channel, because you shouldn't need much bass output from a center channel that is crossed with a sub at around 90Hz. But if you find a bargain on IN8's, then why not get them!![]()