Kali Audio SM-8

Kali Audio SM-8 - Precision Reimagined for Modern Studios

The Kali Audio SM-8 studio monitor redefines accuracy and detail with its innovative three-way design. Featuring an 8-inch woofer, 4-inch midrange driver, and a 1-inch coaxial tweeter, complemented by 300W tri-amplification, this powerhouse delivers unmatched sonic fidelity. Advanced DSP with 8-band EQ and flexible Ethernet/USB connectivity make it a perfect fit for any professional studio environment.

Key Features

• Precision 3-Way Design: Separate drivers for high, midrange, and low frequencies ensure distortion-free performance and incredible detail.
• 300W Class D Amplification: Tri-amplified system for clear, powerful playback across the frequency spectrum.
• Coaxial Midrange/Tweeter Combination: Time-aligned point-source output for unmatched imaging and spatial coherence.
• Built-in DSP: Includes 8-band EQ, delay settings, and -12 to +6dB trim for optimal room calibration.
• Network and USB Control: Configure settings in real time via Ethernet or use the USB interface for individual adjustments.
• Wide Frequency Range: From deep lows at 37Hz to pristine highs at 35kHz (-10dB) for a comprehensive listening experience.

Customer Benefits

The Kali Audio SM-8 delivers professional-grade audio clarity, making your mixes translate across all systems with unparalleled precision. Its three-way design ensures each frequency range is uncompromised, providing surgeons-level accuracy. Whether you're mastering, mixing, or producing, the DSP functions enable easy adjustments tailored to your studio’s acoustics. The Ethernet control allows seamless integration into complex setups, while its robust design suits medium to large spaces. With the SM-8, you’ll experience the confidence of working on monitors that don’t just reproduce sound but reveal every nuance in spectacular detail.

Quick Specs

• Drivers: 8-inch optimized paper woofer, 4-inch midrange, 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter
• Amplifier Power: 300W Class D (LF, MF, HF)
• Frequency Range: 43Hz - 21kHz (±3dB); 37Hz - 35kHz (-10dB)
• Maximum SPL: 119dB (peak at 1m)
• Crossover Points: 280Hz (low to mid), 2800Hz (mid to high)
• Connectivity: Balanced XLR/TRS combo, AES/EBU over BNC, Ethernet, USB-A
• Enclosure: Front-ported for optimal bass extension
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 482.6 x 305 x 254 mm
• Weight: 14.5 kg

What’s in the Box

• 1 x Kali Audio SM-8 Powered Studio Monitor
• Power Cable
• User Manual

The Kali Audio SM-8 redefines studio monitoring with its uncompromising design and advanced features, including DSP-powered precision and three-driver configuration. Whether for professional mastering or immersive audio projects, this monitor ensures you hear every detail with exceptional clarity.