Best speakers for bedroom producers? KALI IN-UNF Review

[@sebapare]

Thanks to you Sanjay, who strives to hunt the "rare bird" for the ruined but still perfectionist songwriters! This kind of product might well make a lot of people leave their headphones for the last steps of the mix process. This might also minimize the translation problems inherent in mixing with headphones and make people fell less insecure about it. What do you think?

[@SanjayC]

First, thank you so much for the Super Thanks, sebapare! I think they've created something unique here and I'd really need to test it on a few mixes before I make a final final verdict. But from my first few listens to my own mixes, I'm highly impressed. I feel like these give that up close and personal (almost headphones) like experience while still achieving a wide, natural sound.

[@sebapare]

@@SanjayC I would be delighted to have your final verdict, once you feel ready to share it :)

[@d1rtyduckmusic]

If they really work as well as you describe, this is probably the biggest monitor innovation for home-studios. I love my Fluid Audios but they are huge, if those can even come close to my current monitors, that would be a super impressive new concept.

[@SanjayC]

I agree. I want to see other companies attempt this as well. More competition is good 👍🏼

[@rola8597]

all of of his reviews i've seen have been way to positive and not critical enough, or he completely ignores a lot of the problems some of the products he reviewed has.. It seems to me like he's trying to leave a good impression to the companies that send him these products more than giving an honest & detailed review to his viewers. If i had not double, triple checked some of the gear i wanted to buy i would have made bad choices because of this guy making everything better than it seems

[@ceelothatmane9421]

@@rola8597 nah he’s solid. Also Glen from Spectre sounds is hard on products that aren’t good. He called out Dave Mustaine’s trash collab with Gibson.

[@skyeonthebeat828]

I have these and I (still) have a pair of IN-8s. I love the IN-8s but I use these in my smaller space and they feel more balanced

[@diamondbracelette]

Appreciate the real world use comparison!

[@AceeSoul]

Wow these are some good looking monitors!

[@SanjayC]

These are excellent and look good. Really surprised me. Thank you again so much for the Super Thanks, Acee!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

I am producing from my phone.. basic . But I get to enjoy the creation process and the product results.

[@SanjayC]

That’s cool. Always start with what you have and what you’re comfortable with.

[@delroysibelo6228]

I got the volt 2 interface, oxygen pro mini midi & the beyer dynamic dt770 pro during black Friday sale ...saving up to get studio monitors...your reviews have been so helpful ..we appreciate you

[@SanjayC]

I'm so glad you're enjoying these reviews. Makes me so happy!

[@overflowbeats6965]

I’ve been using these for the last 2 weeks and I still don’t understand how they crafted this magic but it works great. Pair it with SonarReference correction tool and WOW. I’ve used their IN-5 3 way and it’s practically the same.

[@dnbkilla]

Hi! Did you measure the actual frequency range? Does it match what is advertised?

[@diamondbracelette]

So would you say these are superior in some ways to the IN-5 because of the room correction features? Especially for a small untreated space?

[@dimitrakostaki5841]

5:29 this relates to the inverse square law, the intensity of sound decreases by approximately 6 dB for each doubling of distance from the sound source. therefore, monitors closer = perceived loudness (ps correct me if im wrong im just a sound engineering student lmao)

[@raxanderjyn]

I'd say you're spot on. It makes perfect sense when you think about the concept of a whisper, in simpler terms.

[@theabirus]

Glad you made this video! I was looking forward to it

[@SanjayC]

So what do you think about this system?

[@theabirus]

@@SanjayC obviously gotta try them myself to be able to judge, but the don't seem to take a lot less desk space than for example Mackies or even JBL 305. But if they sound cleaner and overall are better, then might be the best option. What I do like though, that they don't require neither dedicated stands or separate pack of wires for each. Definitely a step forward in home studios

[@jyotichristo7720]

Love this setup SanjayC! ❤

[@SanjayC]

Glad you like it. Thanks!

[@margaretchristo6859]

Really cool set up! Thank you for another great video, Sanjay C.

[@patsipes6561]

Interesting monitors. Thanks Sanjay.

[@SanjayC]

Always, Pat!

[@Jazzfeezy]

Thank you for this brother. Going back and catching up on my year with you. This may be a great set of speakers to set up for a B room. Thank you for this review!

[@SanjayC]

You're always welcome, Jazzfeezy!

[@meshica7]

Pretty wild looking setup! I find that people tend to dismiss innovative monitor design based purely on the aesthetic. When the small foot-print format 1st started hitting the scene (The IK iLoud Micros come to mind) they were generally snubbed due to their size. Throw in a strange design and forget it. I mean, we're mixing entire albums on headphones now! Noone thought that would ever be a thing..but why not? I have a pair of the Art RM5s which are a strange but highly effective monitor design that packs 300 watts rms that sound wonderfully clear, flat, and produce deep and focused bass. They have an aluminum unibody enclosure, 12-inches high, 8-inches wide and a mere 3.5-inches deep with a 5" woofer and a tweeter with a center-plug wave guide. They produce bass down to 45 hz via 2 opposing passive radiators that take upper both sides of the speaker enclosure. They have removable stands and can be mounted on standard VESA systems. I love these things! I took a chance and am not disappointed. So I would have to say that I would definitely give the IN-UNFs a chance. Thanx again for all your wonderful and informative videos Sanjay!

[@diamondbracelette]

Just searched for your RM5s. Looks like discontinued

[@majestic.feminine]

Another excelent & concise review 💝 Thanks again!

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@playmobilbarrett]

Great review! Thank u man !

[@giovannigalvez8598]

thanks for the review. One thing I was hoping you would mention is that the satellites actually have two speakers inside of them in coaxial/concentric design. A high/mid speaker which makes the sound more efficient and natural because of the alignment and point source. This may be why you felt that these sounded louder than a 2 way monitor. A 3 way system will for sure be more efficient and detailed then a standard 2 way.

[@KC-lg8qf]

Very cool and unique solution for a small space. Would love to hear in person and see how loud the actually get.

[@colbyisart]

I have been hoping they make something like this.

[@SanjayC]

I have a feeling more companies may try this.

[@SamadSaVage]

Interesting

[@rivaltheproducer]

I like these. I need to get these. I don’t like my JBL mk2

[@soysos.tuffsound]

I use Kali's IN-8 and WS-12 set and I think they're great, especially for the price. I run and indie commercial studio and really can't justify ultra-premium priced anything for my operation. We've been running an apprenticeship program for the last 7 years, teaching 16-22 year old artists the fundamentals of audio engineering. I could see this as a great system for a lot of our students and will probably pick one up for my production desk at our apartment.

[@seanbrucemedia5695]

Nice! Same monitoring setup! Absolutely LOVE it too... Beautiful clear transparency & crispness from the IN-8v2s with strong, warm depth from the WS-12.

[@techtim123]

Awesome video thank you 🙏🏾

[@SonicVibe]

Kali is my favorite company I have the lp 6 ver 2 and they are great

[@SanjayC]

The LP 6 are nice monitors. Always hear from happy users.

[@SonicVibe]

@@SanjayC maybe it’s because they saved on packaging and just use a plain box to make them a little cheaper. I like their small company that branched off a bigger company but yeah they’re probably is better options but they did the job for me especially if you’re getting into this sort of thing starting out. I also like the options on the back to set up settings for how your studio is set up but because you said these are better, I’m super interested.

[@studiosteezy]

Ngl I keep coming back to this video ,I’m debating between the mix cubes & these

[@010203109]

Do the come with grilles to protect the satellite units? Having those exposed and so close at hand kind of makes me nervous. This is definitely the sort of speaker setup I need to get away from using headphones all the time, but I'd rather not constantly be worrying about the satellite units when I'm babysitting nieces and nephews. Or even just me accidentally hitting one while reaching for something.

[@arthurprs]

Frequency response measurements in the listening position would be a great data point.

[@Jamusictv]

Seems pretty cool for a small setup.

[@SanjayC]

I actually love the sound of these the more I listen.

[@djsunnysideup23]

so cool. what is the benefit to use monitors vs using headphones?

[@evilesteye]

Once u switch to monitors you can never go back to headphones lol monitors have a bigger stereo image and you don’t have to worry as much about going to louder volumes without hurting your ears

[@SanjayC]

Monitors are more comfortable for long sessions as well.

[@djsunnysideup23]

@@SanjayC great to know. Thanks y'all. Fellow producer/beatmaker here. Peace and love from Japan.

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

Wow. This is definitely an interesting solution! I'd love to give them a go, however, due to my desk which has an 88 keys keyboard on it (doesn't fit on the under desk tray as the keyboard it's quite high (NI S88 MK2) so the space left on the desk is limited and wouldn't be able to fit the bass unit (it's a 2 tier desk). That said, great idea and offering for however has a fitting desk!

[@bartwijffels726]

Hi Sanjay, an absolute fan of yours here :) Thanks for making content that helps me out so much in starting out as a singer-songwriter now studying music production! Maybe a silly noob question relating to your statement… About this setup: I actually already have a subwoofer (that I needed to also listen to my Roland stage piano at home). I was wondering if I could (for that purpose, but maybe for mixing too) still use that with this speaker set. I know it is directed specifically at (bedroom) mixing/music production and very purpose-built. But left and right on the web, people still suggest adding a subwoofer to this set for an extra octave in the lower end. Is it even possible though, to connect a subwoofer to the Kali Audio IN-UN? Because output-wise, according to their documentation, it only has 2 sets of amplified left/right (banana plug) outputs for satellite speakers. I’m a bit confused how that actually makes sense on a system like this that indeed might benefit more of an added subwoofer for the unaddressed frequencies - instead of adding satellite speakers that are going to be very difficult to set up properly in addition to this ultra near field setup… (I’m having phase issue nightmares already:) But as said, I’m only beginning to study mixing and music production, so don’t shoot me if I’m missing the point completely!

[@SamTRajkumar]

Wow nice 😁

[@SanjayC]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SamTRajkumar]

@@SanjayC welcome 😊

[@cameronpritchard626]

thats pretty expensive...i personally would rather opt for some really good headphones however i do really like these speakers and i think this is an awesome innovation!

[@mohanshiva_musical]

Spl level??? Can we use it for 5.1 mixing??? Any idea sanjay bro

[@AngusMcToon]

Even in a smaller space it’s nice sometimes to use neat fields as room speakers when say several people just want to listen to a mix. Do they sound good at volume levels and listening positions typical in that scenario? Or are these really only superb with the position and config similar to what you set up. So if you’re moving around and just want them to be audio speakers … well, is that a limitation of these?

[@paralleluniverseexists]

Bro finally!!! Portable solutions…

[@nivektek2681]

I like all your videos reviews..Very Detailed and Clear Explanation...There Is With Bluetooth Version that Same Brand please?💯💯🏆🏆🌶🌶👊👊🌟🌟🤘🤘🔥🔥💥💥

[@Fycstion]

How do these speakers compare to iloud micro monitors?

[@SanjayC]

Good question. I’ll need to get them side by side. But I really like how center focused these are - more natural than traditional monitors.

[@AmbiguousAnthony]

Pretty cool

[@razielswolfie]

Really nice video 👍 You are talking about mixing, what about mastering, can I use these speakers for mastering, too?

[@henrykwielki4596]

1:03 this is funny (Steve Carell) pictography 😁

[@MrTupeloFlash]

Thank you….. interesting

[@SanjayC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@romerbass2813]

Very interesting report, as always! :) So, do I get you right, you cannot put the subwoofer UNDER the desk because it doesn't sound right as sitting on the desk?

[@otuon2441]

These sound like a fantastic buy. Would you recommend these over Adam audio?

[@bryang9290]

Are these good for music listening as well?

[@sawtooth808]

These seem like the perfect upgrade from my Tascam vl s21 monitor speaker set up (it has a near identical sound spec to Yamaha NS 10s) “down the road eventually” 😉

[@SanjayC]

More pleasant than the NS10s for sure.

[@shanithezimhoni]

If these were priced like normal monitors i would have been genuinely mad because i just got a pair krk’s

[@jefffpv2759]

price isnt bad at all. i have iloud micros and they were $400 with tax.

[@futur_sunds]

Hm. It’s and interesting product. I have a few criticisms about it but that could just be the fact that it not meant for someone like me. For who they are marketing it for I can get the appeal but I personally couldn’t see myself using them. But hey, I’m sure it exactly what someone else needs.

[@profitsdaily2]

"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success." ---Bruce Feirstein

[@Animetrix-WAV]

Is it possible to have the amp/sub at the bottom? I dont want to put this on my desk.

[@SanjayC]

No that won’t work. Has to be on the desk. It’s pretty compact and I didn’t notice it back there after a while.

[@g.mandril7975]

Does the fact that they're so near eliminate the need for acoustic walltreatment?

[@SanjayC]

That's a great question. I would say...not entirely...and its so dependent on your room, that its just going to be safer to at least have some minimal acoustic treatment.

[@PavanMS87]

Noticed you use a Lauchkey. Would you recommend it over Arturia mini lab 3 for Ableton user? Please advise

[@SanjayC]

Launchkey is probably the most comprehensive Ableton control. If you need the most Ableton control, you’ll be happy with it.

[@mike212916]

how is it for just listening to music on spotify and watching youtube videos? I dont mix I just want some good quality computer speakers.

[@headbangerdnb]

and what happens to the sound if you place the bass unit under the desk?

[@rds-1985]

KALI IN-UNF - Edifier cx 7 ?

[@mrmemo2k5]

I really like these, but how does it compare (flatness, bass extension, clarity, imaging, overall sound quality) to other well reviewed monitors i.e. Yamaha HS8 or Adam Audio T8V?

[@POINDXTRMUSIC]

Try Slate VSX 3 next

[@barnieedison34]

for that price point yeesh im not sure as a bedroom producer if i can consider that

[@martinacuna4588]

Hello, Sanjay! What do you think is the solution if i want to record with a 6 string bass? The low B string with 30hz. This just 39hz. Greetings!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Can you make a tutorial on beginners music production? Low budget or zero budget music production make easy? Something to get us started producing music.

[@SanjayC]

I have a video about that coming up soon.

[@cosmicsoul_wav]

Cakewalk is free!

[@c-tzemthebeatmaker]

Whoa...

[@SanjayC]

Yeah pretty crazy.

[@isaintjames]

Bbay Gene's would wipe the floor in the same field.

[@KC-bi9jw]

2:44 connecting a usb-c to usb-a cable to a usb-a to usb-c adapter for a a usb-c to usb-c connection 😂

[@sachin.chhabra.]

Waiting for it's Hindi version..on Sanjay c Hindi

[@MaxBreak]

Minirig 3 2.1 set up is a bit cheaper & is possibly better as a UNF.

[@SanjayC]

I’ve tried that and it doesn’t get the soundstage quite as well as this system.

[@itaqua974]

Unfortunately, this beauty is not available in France yet. Even if it were, I'm not considered in France in particular cases. Réunion island is "La France" without really being "La France"!

[@treyhudson73]

04:23 Giggity!

[@aungkyawmyo233]

😎

[@djjayvinales4009]

I think you could have played more audio and perhaps different genres

[@YOURGEN-q3z]

I think audax in France made it in 1970.

[@donit.]

Or just buy stands with ground isolation and use REW. It's gonna be a lot more accurate and probably cheaper as well. Where amy I wrong?

[@Fl0k]

A very strange solution for a portable audio system. The central module is too big and bulky, and the price is quite high. Competitive solutions look more interesting. KALI AUDIO in-UNF $599.99 vs IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor $349.99, EVE Audio SC203 $439.00 and other...

[@diamondbracelette]

Thanks for the alternative recs. looking into this category myself

[@sangetal498]

Interesting solution but I still think the presonus eris 3.5 a better one

[@Jpetersson]

No thanks! NEEEXT!

[@lema1337]

first!

[@SanjayC]

Officially the first comment of the day.

[@lema1337]

@@SanjayC yay! a new upload from you is always nice to see, you're always so convincing but still honest when you're reviewing stuff i love it!

[@jewski_boi]

bla bla bla where are the sound test samples?

[@jackguy7551]

Looking at your setup with the bairfoots you have no idea!!! Kali is cool!! you are not!!!

[@ethandaddy659]

Sir,i don't understand all about you explaining in this video.Sorry for that .. Sir,My Q is, WITHOUT USING STUDIO MONITOR INSTEAD Can you Suggest me,What type of SoundSpeaker/Computer sound speaker Woofer etc..Is Good for Making Music Track? Like,What product/Quality/Company is good?i don't have money to buy studio monitor that's why 🙏🙏🙏 From, SUBSCRIBER

[@Vocalisto]

oh boy they look sooo ugly plastic bomber near an aluminium MacBook Pro ..

[@akira20ish]

The LP6 is better also subwoofers depending on the room can mess up the sound paying 500 for this is not a good investment