KALI IN-8 2nd Wave (Studio Monitor Review)

[@giossebba]

Wow from time to time we see a content creator who shows an agenda of the entire video, at the beginning. Compliments and regards! also for the Video itself of course :)

[@Gongtopia]

A nice review. I've had a pair of LP-6s for nearly 2 years now and love them. I was planning to move up to the IN-8s, but now I'll have to get the 2nd wave version. KALI has really got their game together!

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you! I love my LP-6s too, think they're great! The IN-8s are perfect if you're looking for an upgrade though, they are just amazing!

[@SOULGOODgroup]

Thank you So much for your take on these monitors, you were Great! Keep it up!😊

[@georgemalone3318]

This person did a very good job on the video. Super informative clear concise damn fine job

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you so much!

[@hersheybell8444]

George .. I have been a fan since the first video you put up .. but this video takes you to a new plateau .. your ability to explain difficult concepts is brilliant. I am a teacher and have always said that what makes a great teacher is their ability to make the complex simple. Therefore, you are a great teacher. (Have heard the term co-axial my whole life .. never knew what it meant until now!)

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you so much, that means a great deal to me! Thank you for all of your support :)

[@MuzdokOfficial]

You have a lot of knowlege on this at your age. Great video!

[@danepaulstewart8464]

Wow, these seem to be possibly a better value than I expected. Good review, thanks!

[@austinillias2251]

Hey George, i just clicked through two of your most recent videos and noticed that you are still using the LP6 speakers, instead of the here presented IN-8 V2. Did you had to send the IN8 back to Kali after you made this video, or did you decide to still use the LP6 for other reasons? Since i am interested in buying either of those speaker, i'd love to hear your insight on what you think about them in direct comparison, since you had them both. Thank you!

[@_Trakman]

please answer this, no shame if you went back to what you had before, it doesn't take away from this being a great review 👍🏻

[@truleejammin]

I have a pair on the way and never heard the in8 v2 in person. This helps me feel better about me choice. Thanks.

[@ThirdFret]

That's so lovely to hear! Hope you love them!

[@markfowlermusic]

I checked specs and these only go down to 45khz bass which is much less bass than predecessor original in8 which was 37khz, so they’ve just reduced bass don’t see how that’s an improvement, even the iloud mtms go down to 40khz

[@pkd.81]

You're a simpleton, mate. Learn the difference between FREQUENCY RESPONSE and FREQUENCY RANGE. Spoiler alert: both are identical for the IN-8 and the IN-8 v2.

[@gregsullivan7408]

Hz (not kHz)

[@swedishvoice]

Hi George! Thank you so much for a great review. I loved it! I especially appreciate that you went through all the vital information and specs, as well as some deeper insights about Kali's engineering of the speakers. I also really appreciated that you gave your own honest opinon about these speakers, and related that opinion to your experience from listening to much bigger and more expensive systems. This is very often lacking (or almost always lacking) in other reviews. People sometimes seem a little afraid of revealing too much about what they actually think, and most often leave it to the viewer/listener to decide what they think. In my opionon though, that's more of a showcase kind of video, and not really a review. So I'm very glad that I found your channel. I've subscribed of course, both to support you and to watch more of your future content. I'm actaully going to upgrade my studio with the IN-8 W2s as well, so your review was really timely and kind of gave me the last bit of info I neded to make a final decision. Best wishes and warm greetings from Sweden! / Daniel Vållberg, Addictive Tracks LTD

[@ThirdFret]

Hi Daniel, thank you so much for watching the video (and for sharing your thoughts with KALI as well!). Really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy the IN-8s and would love to know what you think of them when you get them!

[@swedishvoice]

@@ThirdFret Hi George, my pleasure really. Yes, it's going to be very interesting to compare the Kali's with my BX8s that I've been using the last 8 years (I now it's going to be a great leap forward), as well as to other high budget systems I've had opportunity to listen to in the past. I'll let you know as soon as I've tried them out. All the best, Daniel

[@soloridertv]

Very well explained. I just ordered these monitors and love their high level of engineering and moderate price. Thanks.

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you! I hope you like the monitors!

[@WillBorza]

Love this review! Kali IN-8 V2's beat out Barefoot Footprints 01's for me. The Kali's are now my daily drivers :)

[@tradehut2782]

Are they that good?barefoot s are much more expensive

[@officialdiomer]

how do you like them now? do you still have them?

[@CalanReichel]

Good review and excellent explanation of concepts. Thanks

[@zanakil]

loving this review so far !

[@rmmst49]

you have such a voice! i could listen to you talk about anything

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

Fantastic review, thanks for taking the time and effort to explain the concepts of this design, I’m looking to upgrade from a 1st generation KRK Rokit 5 for mixing and using a quad cortex instead of a frfr monitor

[@taks359]

Nice review! What are those Stands model ?

[@mickdebergerac1143]

Well thank you very much! That's another load of money I HAVE to spend now! Great review very concise.

[@verneblung5855]

'I can't hear the monitors in my room at all.' That's the line I came here for. Couldn't stand the last generation's noise. It drove me nuts. Wonderful and comprehensive review. Thanks!

[@xmontovanillix]

Upgrading to these coming from LP-6 (already love those) Can't wait to try them haha

[@thehottestbeatz]

I want these so badly!!! 😍🔊 🔊 Thanks for this awesome review

[@ThirdFret]

They are well worth the investment! You get a huge amount of monitor for the money!

[@uptownphotography]

Excellent video. I have been considering the In-8 model V2 for a while now. Well done... Philip NYC Area

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you, I've gotten along with them really well and am still as pleased with them as I was the day I got them!

[@uptownphotography]

@@ThirdFret That's good to hear. First I considered the In-5 model, but when V2 In-8 came out, I thought a better choice so I can get lower bass response. The only reason I have not bought them yet as I just spent $3000 US on a Presonus StudioLive 32S model mixer, so I'm waiting a while to recoup a bit. I was also spending time looking for a 3 way Passive monitor to see if I wanted to go that route as I already own a very nice Hafler Power amp, but I can't seem to find any 3-Way Passives for a decent price. All the best from the US! Philip NYC Area

[@MarcoPolux]

Sold! I’m getting a pair. Great review 👍

[@AnnoyingCritic-is7rp]

We can't hear them? No frequency response tests?

[@DICARLOPRODUCTIONS]

Nice little video!!! :) Congrats on having Kali offer you to do a video for them. :)

[@richarddegannes2928]

Hi, I am thinking about getting myself a pair of these Kali IN-8 2nd wave studio monitors for two channel listening in my loft that measures 12ft x 12ft x 8ft high. Would these speakers be good for Prog rock, rock & jazz music? Can I Bluetooth from my cell phone to these speakers? TIA

[@IchfressmeinenHut]

Please continue the good work! High quality content as always :-)

[@ppitre]

Very thorough and informative review

[@manny_f]

Great review

[@backspin6698]

Great review. I have the LP 6, love them. Would like to have these, but the IN-8 are little to big for my bedroom studio.

[@ThirdFret]

I thought that, fortunately I have quite a large room, but to get the best from the IN-8s, you do need to be 1m+ away from them which is certainly a consideration. The IN-5s allow you to be much closer, although I haven't used these myself. But either way, you can't go wrong with the LP-6s anyway, thank you so much for watching!

[@JoshuaKane.]

Great review!!

[@palebluedotstudios]

Funny, I never heard of these until recently. Thanks for the in-depth review!

[@ThirdFret]

They are a really great company who are just so focused on producing the best audio gear possible! I'd highly recommend!

[@palebluedotstudios]

@@ThirdFret I'll have to check a demo out, if they carry them here in Canada!

[@ThirdFret]

@@palebluedotstudios I'm not sure whereabouts in Canada you are, but having done a quick google search, I believe that there are some music shops in Canada that stock KALI monitors! :)

[@palebluedotstudios]

@@ThirdFret Yes, I did the same. They're available at the national chains. Thanks!

[@soundanswer]

I'm moving from a pair of Mackie HR824s into doing spatial audio, was planning to use the LP6s. Man was I REALLY disappointed in the LP6s, transient response missing so much from music I'm very familiar with. I'm hoping the IN8s will be more comparable with my HR824s (which are older than you!) - man do I feel old!

[@stephencshapiro]

"To me, Kali has always been around."Anyone else feel old all of a sudden? 😂 great review. I'm excited to order them. Just got the sub and I love it. Much punchier than my JBL.

[@allank.8218]

Thanks for this video. I actually disagree about the concept of a musical experience. I love listening to transparent listening environnments better than coloured ones. As I keep improving my monitoring area, the more I want to just listen to music in there. (which may distract me from work)

[@trakliteproductions]

Eg

[@Poraqui]

For me is the same. No music producer here, but I'm buying these In-8s just to hear music.

[@spdcrzy]

Same. I want to hear music as flat as possible and as clear as possible with no distortion. If the music itself was mixed badly, then my speakers will show that, and I'll know to avoid that kind of music in the future. A wire with gain is what an amp should be, and an ear with gain is what a speaker should be.

[@ericchang7759]

Agree, but there is a monitoring philosophy that seeks sacrificing a little beauty of listening for monitors that bring out the flaws of a mix. Kali’s still bring out details but do it in a much more pleasing way. This has been my experience with In-5 v2.

[@shughy1]

Super review 👍

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you 👍

[@Ab20222]

Thanks for your review. Your room sounds like it needs a lot of acoustic treatment.

[@the_newvoice]

Thanks

[@tomkarlson86]

good video but if you write: This video is not a sponsorship or paid promotion, Please make clear if you get them for free which means it's a paid promotion as gear has also value. Many KZbinrs in the music tech world follow these. KZbin's own "paid promotion" includes free gear from companies. Cheers and continue with these videos :)

[@ThirdFret]

Thanks for pointing that out. I really didn't think that it constituted as paid promotion as KALI didn't specifically ask me to make a video. But having read the updated KZbin guidelines around the topic, I've added a banner. Thank you :)

[@Poraqui]

Excellent, informative and high quality review. Despite being based on speakers gifted by Kali I'm convinced by what was said,so I'm going to buy these, guess what, to just listen to music (I usually listen at no more than 2m away). I'm becoming more and more weary of "coloured" hifi speaker offerings.

[@trauma50disaster1]

did you buy them what is your review?

[@niclasrundkvist]

Excellent review! Very informative, clearly explained and well produced. I have recently started searching for a good replacement for my very old (semi-bad) M-Audio BX-8, and these ones look like the best option in my price range right now.

[@ThirdFret]

Thank you! These monitors are really great and so adaptable to lots of different situations! So if you are looking to upgrade then I really would recommend the IN-8s!

[@adammusic1124]

Great review, I got my IN-8's today and WOW they're fantastic, hearing all kinds of things in my mixes I've never heard before too :-)... Only one thing I noticed and you may have noticed this too is compared to my other monitors I switch between I need to turn up the +6db knob on the back of the Kali's and even then, where my Yamaha MSP7's volume is typically at 11 O'clock, when I swtich to the Kali's they're very low compared and need to turn them way up to like 1-2 O'clock to get the same volume... Have you noticed this also?

[@Boleskinebeatz]

I have the same issue with my Adam Audio T8Vs.. had to increase the gain by 18dB to match the Presonus Eris7s. That said and done they are great now.

[@adammusic1124]

@@Boleskinebeatz Yeah I think it's just a matter of gain matching them, I did ask Kali Audio directly and they said it was preferrable not to turn up the volume at the back as it introduces noise but it did work better than before, I think they just need a fair bit of juice to run them optimally. They're amazing monitors the Kali V2 IN-8's I was lucky to get my hands on them with the matching sub love them. I would've gone for Adams if I didn't go for Kali's.

[@IVANBEATSs]

Good kali . .

[@Herrys791]

Julian Krauss in women version here

[@mattiacenacchi726]

You had a ot of money at 17.....damn......

[@aloneinthedev]

It looks like an infomercial

[@Cloud9Channel]

OMG MY ADHD!!!! This girl is only saying regular thingts but because of that accent I feel like I'm learning theoretical physics!!! Don't worry it's not u it's me! lollllllll....I'm listening tho

[@dragonstone6594]

Great review. These may sound good but I just don't like the look of them. I think they're very ugly and old fashioned looking. I'll probaly buy the Tannoy Gold 8.

[@WriteJus]

Nice video, consider me a subscriber.

[@onemanwent4059]

Very informative video. You have a wonderful BBC voice. I think you could sell sand to the Arabs.

[@stupidusername38]

where can i get these second gen speakers in the UK? Andertons is only selling the V1

[@ThirdFret]

They should be out in the UK soon! I spoke to Anderton's at the time of making the video and they said that they were planning on getting in the 2nd wave but weren't too sure when!