Kali Audio LP-6 v2

[@BarryJohns]

Eyeball you won the monitors. Trying hard to get a hold of you so I can ship them. Contact me please at [e-mail]!

[@riffer-t]

but i want to win them

[@zaporoshti3392]

which adam monitors are you comparing the Kali LP6s to?

[@kaliaudio]

It's a 6.5-Inch woofer. The "7-inch" woofer in the T7V (and HS-7 while we're at it) is the exact same size. Some people round up, we round down.

[@BrianWalis-Producer]

Kali! I'd love to see Barry do a review of the IN-8s. I've been debating those. Any chance you can make that happen?

[@BrianWalis-Producer]

Also thanks for the clarifying the woofer size.

[@kaliaudio]

@@BrianWalis-Producer yeah we're gonna make it happen.

[@sagetx]

Under promise, over deliver.

[@aysegulozguler7712]

the woofer on A5X is a 5.5-inch one. so ADAM also rounds down sometimes

[@nomad1517]

One thing that Kali did right, is the instructions on the back. If you are new to production or just want to get the job done quick, the dip switch visuals easily help get you a better listening position depending on your room. Their new subwoofer is compact and powerful. The front ports might also be better for most home studios that have little room. From what I understand high end monitors are very efficient while low end monitors are more inefficient. In other words, good monitors will make it easier for you to make decisions while mixing. Now of course, room treatment and ear training all come together. But for most people, these monitors are perfect to grow into over the years.

[@jethroskull100]

I like these monitors just fine! I don’t see a downside. I really like a company that tries so hard to be competitive but with quality! We need more of this!

[@persistentconsistency]

Barry! I knew I recognized your name. I bought a ULN-2 from you many years ago. Glad to see you're doing well. Appreciate the review! Getting back into audio after an extended hiatus, and trying to narrow down my first pair of monitors.

[@BarryJohns]

Small world, was I selling it on Gearslutz? Let me know if you need any help with anything!

[@persistentconsistency]

@@BarryJohns Indeed, it was a GS transaction haha! That MH unit was unbelievable. Life changed quickly and I ended dup selling everything and diving deep into my career. But, I'm back! While I have you, do you have any experience and/or thoughts about the Focal Alpha Evo lineup? I've spent a lot of time looking at the spinorama data on the Evos, HS8's, Kali's lineup, the Adam TxV models, and a few higher-priced nuts from Neumann and Genelec. I've decided to hold off on the pricier stuff (Genelec and Neumann), so I'm looking in that $400 to $1000 range. I'm sort of leaning Focal 65 Evo or 80 Evo, but it's so tough to make these decisions when you can't demo gear. No options for such an arrangement in my area. I've listened to a bunch of shootouts on the DS Audio KZbin page, but we know how fickle that pursuit is lol. If I'm honest and had to make a decision within 30 seconds, I'd probably grab one of the Evo models, but the Kali and Yamaha models sounded great to me as well. I'll be recording vocals and mixing, and hope to eventually add a subwoofer to ease the load on the satellite woofers and allow for more more headroom with less distortion. It's not that I wanna crank em up, I'm just currently under the impression that adding a light amount of sub action will give me a full picture as necessary (Hip Hop/EDM), and improve clarity as the monitor woofers spend less effort giving me low-end info. Anyway, let me know your thoughts, please!? I'll be doing my recording in our living room for now, so a little bit more open of a space than in previous years (bedroom), but won't have the option to do a ton of acoustic treatment for now. I'm torn between models and woofer sizes, and really just want to make a decent decision to set myself up to really take advantage of this setup in the next year after I move and can toss up treatment at-will. Thanks in an advance for any insight you're able and will to offer!

[@alexanderhobson5585]

You are the best reviewer on the net. I know watching that there is no BS associated with what you are saying and thats worth a lot! Thanks for the info on these Kali’s and keep going!!!

[@BarryJohns]

I appreciate that!

[@midthabeast1]

I've watched quite a few reviews on the kali audio this is one of the best I love unbiased reviews

[@lesibalanga9102]

I have the original LP6’s and i am still happy, you grow with them your ears 👂 gets tuned automatically, external factors come to play like your room size vs placement.ultimately i find referencing nd casual listening to other material will speed up the process.

[@toddpeterson5226]

I’ve got a friend who bought some Kalis, and he has said good things about them. Thanks as always for your content, Barry!

[@clouds645]

The review was amazing Barry! The monitors look and sound great. I've heard lots of good things on the V1's and also they are on a great deal.

[@BarryJohns]

Keep the comments coming. Remember, like/subscribe/notification, do all three and leave a comment and you have a chance to win these monitors on February 1, 2022!

[@Selfmade1996]

Hi was a winner chosen yet? I want to buy a pair but I'm holding off in case I win LOL...

[@BarryJohns]

@@Selfmade1996 I hope to do it today, I’ve been slammed in my day job….

[@BarryJohns]

Well, Im going to have to do this at my work tomorrow. All my camera gear is there while I’m filming interviews. Sorry, but tomorrow, I promise!!!!!

[@Selfmade1996]

@@BarryJohns Thanks, this is so exciting! Hey- maybe since you are responding can I make a request? It would be cool to get your thoughts on the business side of music production. How can people go from hobbyist to making money?

[@lorenzocaliani1st185]

I've been chasing after this monitors for a year! Watched a huge amount of reviews, they just look and sound fantastic imo. 😄😄😄

[@namenorg]

Kali seems like they're still trying new things unlike other manufacturers. Fun to watch and learn.

[@npinero1]

Awesome, I watched this and was subscribed and finally clicked the bell. Very cool, and honest review that was honest based on your old Mackie's and new Adam speakers. Keep the videos coming and count this as my official entry for the giveaway.

[@asleep909]

Good video...just found your channel searching through repair videos for the KRK monitors that I'm retiring after 12 years of faithful service. I've purchased the LP6's as a replacement. As I've heard these units in a friend's studio I will say they will be great for anyone. The thing about entry-level monitors is that like all monitors, you have to KNOW them in order to get the mix right. After using my same monitors for so long, I know what they are capable and incapable of. That is the secret to good monitors-to know what you're hearing will be close to what someone else will hear on playback elsewhere.

[@tovielvanesdonk]

great review! very honest! I definetely agree that people usually don't need as much low end as they think they do!

[@BarryJohns]

Thank you!

[@neverender2308]

Glad you reviewed these...any gripe I had with original was fixed in this version and you did an awesome job explaining the changes/features. Definitely dig the content and honesty. And of course, would love to upgrade to these from my old jbl's. thanks!!!

[@BROADSTONE2010]

Hey Barry, great review, really appreciate your honesty, that seems to be in short supply these days, keep up the good work and thanks again for watching out for us

[@Selfmade1996]

As an amateur hobbyist that dabbles with music production, these seem perfect. Thanks for the honest review!

[@danielhayes6975]

Great, honest review! Keep up the good work and keep growing. Appreciate the unboxing going on the end, lol! These seem to me like on top of being a great budget option starting out, they could also be a great option as a 2nd pair of monitors for a different reference.

[@tyson822]

Nice review. These Kalis are getting pretty good reviews all over KZbin. Thanks for the good review Barry.

[@GimmeMoeProductions]

A very detailed and balanced review. Thank you for this. You compared these to others in its price range and monitors that are similar to them. These are the types of reviews that consumers / prosumers need for these “entry level” market.

[@RumpelStiltskindarkone]

Always had my eyes on the first iteration of the original LP line, these would be the perfect size for my room!

[@Shawn_Keys]

Thank you!!! Thank you Barry you did it again!!! Thank you for the view on the set of Kali V2. Thank you for letting us know about the mid-range of these speakers but like you said you pay for what you get it's not bad to start off with if nobody don't have no set of speakers. Always enjoy your channel and love your content!!!! But these speakers are not bad for their price to start off with thank you so much again keep up the great work!!!!🙌❤️

[@PhillipMcHan]

I hope Kali continues to make well-engineered products available at great prices...I also hope they release the IN-8 v2 in white someday soon!

[@TessaAnderson]

I’m trying to learn Can I ask why and what the difference from this would be

[@carlosserrano3985]

That's why I keep coming to this channel, no attachments very straightforward and honest point if view. I think for the price the Kali's are really good option. Thanks for the video, Cheers!

[@teebagz1]

thanks for the review. I've been looking at these monitors for a while.

[@velonaut303]

Thanks Barry. Great channel. I came across your channel a few days ago, and love that your a strait shooter when it comes to sharing your thoughts. Great point regarding treated vs untreated rooms.

[@RBBlackstone]

Very well presented, thank you. I have been enjoying your videos and have forwarded links a few times.

[@edwardx.winston5744]

I know I will not be the only one to make this observation, but at least on this video I’ll be the first: The production values of your videos are absolutely top-tier professional. The lighting is spot-on (no pun intended): key lighting, back lighting, fill lighting, and background lighting are in good balance. The level of detail is incredible, and your depth of field is perfect: shallow enough for the blur to imply depth, but not overdone, so that we can still discern the studio environment behind you. Color is excellent, and audio, of course, superb. You’ve only been doing this six months?! Wow. You’re starting at the very highest level of technical excellence right out of the gate. You did your homework. Your content itself is very good and comes across as very credible. I see this channel blowing up HUGE in the future. At the time of this writing (12/20/2021) you have 6.65k subscribers. I’ll check this comment a year from now, for I predict you’ll have at least 10x than number by next Christmas.

[@BarryJohns]

Edward you are way too kind! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about all of that, I truly appreciate it. I can definitely tell that you have experience with all of this, and to hear this from somebody who understands is even more gratifying.

[@edwardx.winston5744]

@@BarryJohns Having experience in video production might help me explain HOW you are achieving these incredible results, but any viewer with eyes can see the quality and attention to detail you’ve taken.

[@BarryJohns]

@@edwardx.winston5744 I’m always learning….

[@RobStill]

Barry I really like your reviews and your content man! I think you’re spot on about theses Kali’s compared to the Adams audio. Keep up the good work!

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

I’m having a pair delivered this afternoon. Coming from the Presonus e3.5 I think these are going to blow me away

[@EngeniusBeatz]

Me too! How you like them?

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

@@EngeniusBeatz They are fantastic! The first few days of listening to them you're going to notice so many new sounds in all your favorite songs/albums! 👍🏾

[@EngeniusBeatz]

@@ctrlaltcreate3827 Man, that's awesome! I can't wait! Tomorrow is the day!

[@a2zStudios602]

I’ve had a pair of Adam audio F7’s pushing 8 years which are my first pair of decent monitors. Never got to try much else, but I would love to get more into trying different monitors to compare. Love the honest reviews and channel in general!

[@Sirius3322]

I recently sold my F7s for some CLA 10A monitors. You should try them.

[@dwpix]

Barry- I watched this video when you released it. I truly feel it represents your honest and realistic appraisal of them and I was considering giving them a listen. I am soon to purchase my first pair of monitors and it would be AWESOME to be lucky enough to win the giveaway! Keep up the great work, my friend.

[@Alan.Musical.Freak.Show.]

Hi! I'm almost new to your channel and instantly have been watching all of your reviews and talks about plugin companies! Thank you for being so sincere always, have been trying to buy me some new monitors and unfortunately haven't been able to get them, because of the pandemic... You know I had 3 jobs sometimes 4...and I only have one now with a very low payment hehe! But still don't give up! Have been practicing my mixing skills and recently I won a contest just using headphones my Sony 7506 that's super cool and that let me feel great because I think that is amazing that with only with in da box process plus a normal pair of headphones one can achieve great mixes! Great review like always! Merry Christmas hope you're having a great time with your family and loved ones! ❤️

[@telogic1]

first time I have come across these speakers great review Barry

[@leekeegan1560]

Brilliant review as always Barry! Been interested in these to replace my ageing KRKs. Thanks for the honest review

[@rgalvezmusic24]

I love the video! It's amazing what studio monitors today can accomplish for the money! I would love to have a pair and listen to them in person!

[@KunchangLeeMusic]

Thanks for the review been looking at these for a while

[@yasminet859]

Thank you for your unbiased and honest reviews Barry! The Kali audio monitors are amazing! This would be a great addition to my mini studio. I've been wanting to buy a pair of studio monitors but I'm still saving up. These studio monitors would undoubtedly help me as a music student. Hoping to win these pair!

[@joeyshuster8569]

The v1 s we’re already an amazing value… This revision just makes it that much better. Seems that they’re also directly competing (price wise) with the yamaha HS-5 monitors. Best monitors in this price bracket, 100% Love the channel, Keep it up!

[@tejeguitar]

I love what Kali Audio is doing within the monitor-speaker audio industry. By now I'm trying to learn how to mix on my Sennheiser HD600, but a good pair of Kali's would be much appreciated to keep on progressing and learning haha. All the best and happy holidays Barry!

[@nicholasflores8100]

Love the sound of Kali audio speakers ! Definitely a great tool for any studio both pro and professional ! Thank you.

[@bivoauc]

Keep up the great work. I am really enjoying your channel.

[@beautifulknowledge9584]

Great video thanks for the review! Barry! I’ve heard about kali monitors but never really new to much about them.

[@JaMard80]

🔈 Really enjoy your reviews. I’ve been trying to decide between the Kali, Adams and the HS7’s. Been mixing on headphones, and decided to look into monitors for a small bedroom studio. This vid helped me a lot 🔈

[@WarzoneVictoryWins]

Great review. Very balanced and detailed review. I have heard A7s and HR824mkii. I've been hearing more about Kali Audio. I will have to check these out.

[@ForecastGrim]

First time viewer. Great content. Finally an affordable white option monitor!

[@BarryJohns]

I will be giving these away on Monday to a random viewer! Good luck!

[@Justin_Allen]

The Kali Audio LP-6 v2 vs the ADAM Audio Adam T7V would be a great comparison to do. Do they compare to each other? Compliment each other? Would be interesting.

[@spacepalace1]

Love love love your Video!!! Excellent presentation!! Great Speaking ability! Love love love those Kali LP-6 v2 Studio Monitors!!!! Keep Rock'N!

[@HeavyHardHitter]

Thank you, Barry, for your honest review!

[@williamparish2066]

Excellent job with the review Mr. Johns! Finally someone who calls it like he sees it. Something that, and lets face facts, just isn’t well received very often these days but the world could use a little more of. I recently ran into your channel(yesterday 😬)and I really dig the content and delivery! Especially as a young up and coming engineer.

[@davidfarmer7928]

Good content as usual, Barry. Hard to comment on the monitors other than to say they look cool & seem full featured. 😎

[@doc31648]

I've heard good things about these...I have decided to upgrade my monitors and these would be perfect

[@beargonefission6160]

Great little monitors! I really like the foresight that these aren’t rear ported-at this budget, you know how many rear firing ports are right up against a wall.

[@uptownphotography]

Sounds like an honest review, and that is appreciated. I had my eye of the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 monitors (3-Way monitors )for a while now, but I can't seem get myself to pull the trigger on them for quite a while now at $798 a pair. Decisions, decisions...Be well. Thanks... Philip NYC Area

[@WillTheWeirdo]

Great review and Kali giveaway Barry. I've not heard the Kail monitors myself, but your review makes me want to demo a pair myself.

[@martinsaethren]

Great review, would be cool to have you look at the 8inch IN8 v2's :)

[@vanphinazee994]

Great review. I enjoy the honest perspective with the pros and cons of the new Kali V2. I’ve been following the Kali name for years now and with the Lp-6 V2 I’m thinking of finally making the transition and dishing out the cash for these from an older but great sounding pair of Event 20/20 V2(PASSIVE) monitors. That’s if I can’t get this pair from yourself. Keep up the great reviews and please send these to South Georgia!!!😉

[@ultrasoundconcept]

Thanks for the review.

[@tractorgt]

I almost cancelled my order when I kept hearing you say 6 in woofer. It's a 6.5 and that's what most car stereo speakers are so that's why I got them. To have a set that emulates that a bit more closely.

[@TheDrRobert]

Love the unboxing at the end. I like the fact that your reviews are about the context of the items rather than subjective issues. Curious about how different size speakers relate to different size studios. My home studio is 20 x 25 or so. Have been using 8" monitors, I see a lot of 6" that look good, probably better than my current ones. I don't know how to figure out of 6 of 8" is appropriate.

[@miguelluismusic4181]

I have three sets of lone pines and in the past I’ve had Krk, presonus, Yamaha ect.... I love my Lone Pines and the V2s should be $200 as the V1s were an introductory steal to be taken from Kali, not to mention in the future lone pines will soon build and inherent the prestige that we currently give to NS10s, therefore the V1s will be sacred in ways... real talk... Nice review...

[@brandonwilliams966]

Great review!! I just picked up a V1 pair of the LP-6s to side with my JBL LSR-308s and they sound fantastic. Super "true" in translation. I got the pair for $200!! I've heard the V2s, and while they're a tad bit louder and sound "nice", I like the V1s better. Hell of a deal for $200!

[@BarryJohns]

Amazing deal! Congrats!!!

[@LaidbackSounds]

Super review, i love the little rant at the beginning which is very very true !!!! A lot of youtubers when sponsored are acting like audio gigolos lol

[@morbidmanmusic]

He is the same.... lol

[@LaidbackSounds]

@@morbidmanmusic haha i didnt see it yet but i guess most youtubers when they start to receive traction and attention from the big companies start to be at one point lol

[@chandlerclement1365]

Great review! Thanks for this 👍🏻

[@beardsandbanjos]

Great review. I’d love to have a pair of studio monitors.

[@tomassofianopoulos8957]

Nice and honest review with lot of info about the monitors ,i hope i can give a listen, good luck to everyone with the giveaway !!

[@j.juarez9526]

I have a pair of Mackie HR824's from the early 2000's and would like to see your break down/comparison against a current pair of monitors that cost around $800.00 each. Great review, keep them coming!

[@RGMDG]

Thanks Barry, I appreciate your realistic perspective and honest reviews. I don't think you or anyone can underemphasize how important room treatment (acoustic treatment) is to getting a good consistent sound regardless of monitors. I'd personally recommend room treatment over new monitors if you already have monitors that you can adequately mix with. Just my opinion.. With proper room treatment, ANY new monitors you buy will also sound better and translate to other systems better too. Keep up the great work Barry, your experience and perspective is refreshing. Happy Holidays.

[@BarryJohns]

My next video coming out talks about this, funny!

[@davidasher22]

Good stuff! Kali seem to be killing it.

[@myquietreviews]

Dope review my brother 👍🏿

[@andreifilip]

Looking for some monitors for my home studio. This helped a lot. Thanks

[@CaseJams]

I just put up a video of measurements of the last version of the LP6 vs the HS8s. The Kali’s are my “daily drivers” and I added a 12 inch sub to help them out on the low end. Overall I’m really happy with them. These new versions look great as well.

[@jturnerguitar]

kali would be nice next to my jbl! happy holidays barry!!!!!!!!

[@BelovedKanika]

Thank you in Advance! Your Review was Top Notch! and very informative and useful! I'm TOTALLY READY TO PAY FOR SHIPPING of these Amazing Clear Perfectly Clear Kali Audio LP-6 v2 Studio Monitors to Mumbai, India. Best Regards

[@musiq5119]

Thank you for the review!! I have high interest in these monitors, also looking forward to the giveaway of course!

[@bigdap100]

Excellent review.

[@stuffnuns]

Barry, the Kali’s have a 6.5” woofer, not a 6”. Hence, it’s only a 1/2”, but that does make a difference in bass response. Don’t know about the Adam monitors, but I have been nothing but happy moving up to a better monitor with these Kali babies.

[@chrism5999]

Great review! Love the monitors

[@pianostuff191]

Great review, I would love to have those speakers!

[@rohanjoe9499]

Monitors look great, would love to get some

[@45chelo]

I think you are right about speakers getting better and affordable.

[@dee1458]

*Rebelling and sneaking out (at night?) of the "Death Star" ------- legendary behemoth JBL ------- and deftly Euro-stepping the Superlaser.* *Then becoming Jedi-fied (?) and returning to fight the legendary behemoth! Popcorn Time!* *Saving up for a pair or so of IN-5, LP6v2 or MM-6.*

[@perrykeshahwalker5321]

I honestly mix on headphones but I want to start using monitors because I want to take my mixing to the next level. Though I have heard that you can't get quality monitors for under 2k this scared me away from buying a pair. I see that you compared the monitor to the Adam t7v which is slightly more expensive. I don’t know personally how either of these monitors sound so I'll take your word for it. You mentioned that the LP-6 V2s mid range was not as detailed as the Adam's monitors. Since I mix on headphones ( DT990 250ohm) I don't know if I would hear the difference. Anyhow I hope I win the giveaway. I put a pick me comment on your instruction video. Hopefully it will give me some cool points.

[@joeydego2]

Great review. Really seem like a good value for the money.

[@madeehibrahim6644]

Great review - Thanks a lot

[@14djfunk]

Really good honest review! Currently using a second-hand set of JBL LSR305s. That said, I would've gone with Kali if I was able to go new. They seem like they're coming out of the gate punching above their price range and checking off a lot of the major needs for their target consumers.

[@Scilter]

I’ve been dreading buying new speakers because of the daunting task of retraining my ears. However, I know I’m not getting the full picture I need to mix my best. I finally got my room properly treated, and there’s just so many options of speaker to choose from. I’m definitely interested in your opinion on gear. Thank you from a fellow Floridian Producer!

[@brownboyadi2792]

Hey Barry I would love to win these monitors to compare them with my T7Vs and use each for different style of music they are best suited for. Have a merry Christmas!

[@jamesdonno]

I had the LP-6 V1's and miss them. I currently have The Adam T7V's and am very happy...no complaints. But I do miss that 3D thing in the sweet spot.The dip switch calibration is also a big plus. If I had room for a second set I'd be all over the V2's

[@oldguysplaymetal5517]

Thanks Barry, just subbed today. I am also a musician, but have the task of engineering, mixing and mastering my band's music. I've tried several brands and I agree with your thoughts here. After getting used to the very slight perceived de-emphasis of the 4K to 15K range, I ended up using a pair of Kali LP-6 for mixing and I absolutely have come to love them. They are the least fatiguing monitors I've used thus far, and they seem to help me make music translate onto everything. Never thought I would gravitate to a $350 pair of speakers, but here we are :)

[@TheSoundspot]

Hi Barry and thanks for the nice review. In the past I worked with KRKs which were in a similar price range. However, big speakers are not neccessarily good if the room is small. Speakers like the Kali Audio LP-6 v2 are a good choice for small project studios with a limited budget. They are absolutely fine for music production and basic mixdown - a bit of experience assumed - or as a second pair of speakers. Small woofers usually have a better translation of the mid and high frequencies which can be beneficial especially in todays world where customers are listening via smartphone or bluetooth speakers. More bass makes only sense, when the room is treated properly, otherwise it would just sound boomy. Its like having a sports car but driving on a country lane.

[@teebagz1]

nice! thanks! i wish you have linked to your Adam review.

[@BarryJohns]

Adam Audio T7V Studio Monitor Review - Are They The Best $500 or even $1000 a Pair? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITddZSsYql0oKc

[@avm_official]

Liked Subscibed and Dinged the bell. The white color looks really 'cool'. Nice work man.....

[@royalfatali]

hello Barry, which is better Kali Ayduio LP- 6 v2 or Adam t5v or Ayra rfc pro 5? minimal acoustic treatment room 11m2, audiointerface - Audient id 14 mkII (record and mixing mostly rock, pop and classic music)

[@DavidRavenMoon]

A very thorough review. That camera panning made me dizzy. Lol

[@0xrecode624]

Thank you for the review! Considering that for every higher budget you can get a better performing pair of monitors, what would be your choice given other budgets? I mean say for $300 it's Kali LP-6 v1, for $400 it's Kali LP-6 v2, for $500-600 (or even up to $1000 as you said in your review) it's Adam T7V. What would be the best choices for higher budgets beginning with $1000 and up to $10000? (Given the same not very large room size, where 6-7" monitors fit the best)

[@BarryJohns]

1,000-10,000 is a big difference. Hard to answer that without my choices most likely being closer to 10,000.

[@LaidbackSounds]

for 500-600 its kali audio in-5, adams TV7 are terribly artificially sounding, sold them to a dj a week after i put my hands on them, absolutely bad to mix on them.

[@0xrecode624]

@@LaidbackSounds Kali IN series - that's an interesting option, thanks!

[@LaidbackSounds]

@@0xrecode624 welcome, and for 1000 yoi got the aps klasiks 2020 which hands down beat anything in this price range even adams a7x who are discontinued btw

[@Sellarmusic]

Thanks for another very good review. I like your reviews and feel I'm getting the straight info without bias. I also like the fact you reference them to two other monitors. Nice job.

[@brandonh6838]

Looking at these VS the Yamaha’s. On the fence but the price point is hard to not consider. Looks solid!