Kali Audio SM-5 – Three-Way Studio Monitor

The Kali Audio SM-5 is an innovative three-way studio monitor, designed for professional studios and the most discerning users. Equipped with a 5-inch woofer, coaxial 4-inch midrange driver, and 1-inch aluminum tweeter, it offers unparalleled sound quality and precision. The new waveguide provides a wide sweet spot and impressive stereo imaging, ensuring every musical detail is perfectly rendered. The built-in DSP processor allows for full calibration and parameter adjustment based on room acoustics, making the SM-5 an ideal choice for professionals.

Product Features

• Advanced three-way design with a 5-inch woofer, 4-inch midrange, and 1-inch aluminum tweeter.
• Special waveguide for enhanced sweet spot and exceptional stereo imaging.
• High-quality DSP with 8-band EQ and customizable settings.
• Connection options: AES/EBU, Ethernet, and Dante compatibility.
• Remote control and tuning options via dedicated application.

Precision Sound and Advanced Calibration Options

The SM-5 studio monitor by Kali Audio stands out with its exceptional sound quality due to its carefully designed three-way construction, minimizing distortion and delivering a full frequency range. The aluminum tweeter is specially shaped to reduce ultrasonic resonances, ensuring pleasant, undistorted sound. The advanced DSP system allows users to adjust parameters according to the acoustic environment, enabling up to eight calibration settings. The SM-5 is equipped with a waveguide that significantly expands the sweet spot range, offering greater flexibility in studio setups.

Applications

The SM-5 is an ideal choice for professional recording studios, music production, and mixing environments where sound precision is essential. With customizable settings and remote tuning via an app, the Kali Audio monitor also excels in various environments, such as mastering studios, broadcasting, and video editing. The SM-5 handles challenging acoustic conditions with ease, making it an indispensable tool for sound engineers.

Technical Specifications

• Tweeter: 1 inch, aluminum
• Midrange: 4 inches, coaxial
• Woofer: 5 inches, shorting rings
• DSP: 8-band EQ, delay line, trim adjustment
• Connections: AES/EBU on BNC, Ethernet with software control, Dante
• Boundary EQ settings with 8 placement profiles

Materials and Construction

The SM-5 is constructed from durable, high-quality materials that minimize resonances and ensure sound stability. The aluminum tweeter dome is specially shaped to reduce ultrasonic resonances, resulting in a pleasant, natural sound without unnecessary distortion. The solid construction and optimized acoustic architecture give the SM-5 high linearity and low distortion, even with prolonged use.

Included in the Box

• Kali Audio SM-5 Studio Monitor
• Power cable
• User manual

Why Choose Kali Audio SM-5?

The Kali Audio SM-5 is a professional studio monitor that combines advanced DSP technology with exceptional sound quality. With customizable settings, the SM-5 adapts to any acoustic environment, offering flexibility and precision that meets the expectations of the most demanding users. The advanced waveguide and three-way design ensure unparalleled depth and detail, making the SM-5 the perfect choice for music and audio professionals.