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Kali Audio LP-UNF Ultra-Nearfield Desktop Studio Monitor System - Black (Pair)
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Your Price: $399.99 CDN
or from $42 CDN/mo
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The LP-UNF is an ultra-nearfield desktop studio monitor system designed to be used in small spaces where the ability to get loud is limited, either by room acoustics or the tolerance of neighbors. The LP-UNF presents full-range audio at reference levels with plenty of headroom at 0.8 meters, or about arm's length.
The system is made up of a primary and secondary speaker, each with a 4.5-Inch high excursion woofer and 1-Inch dome tweeter. The LP-UNF features USB-C, TRS, RCA, and Bluetooth inputs for seamless integration into your deskscape.
The LP-UNF uses much of the same technology as Kali's best-selling LP-6 and LP-8 V2 speakers. A 3-D imaging waveguide is employed to create a detailed, lifelike stereo image where all of the elements of the mix can be clearly perceived in space. The large front-firing port tube uses a unique. fluid dynamics derived shape that eliminates port noise and compression. This allows you to place the speakers against walls without worrying about adverse effects on the port's performance.
The USB-C input lets users who aren't recording use the LP-UNF without a separate interface. You'll enjoy pristine sound with 24-bit/48kHz conversion. This makes the LP-UNF an excellent choice for traveling setups or as a floating pair of speakers in dynamic recording situations.
The LP-UNF is uniquely tuned for its role as a desktop speaker. The desk is accounted for as an acoustic element of the system, solving some of the problems that are typically presented with putting speakers on a desk. DIP switches are provided to account for the position of the system in a room, and for you to dial in bass and treble to your preferences.
The LP-UNF has boundary EQ settings for placing the speakers
- On stands
- On a desk, away from walls,
- On a desk, against a wall,
- On a desk, on speaker stands, away from walls,
- On a desk, on speaker stands, against a wall
- On a recording desk with rack units, away from walls,
- On a recoding desk with rack units, against a wall.
The LP-UNF is part of Kali's 2nd Wave product family, utilizing low noise-floor technology, upgraded drivers, and an advanced limiter circuit to maximize output and fidelity while keeping noise to a minimum.
Full-range sound at reference level
The LP-UNF provides full-range audio at reference-level at .8 meters, or about arm's length. This gives you a complete picture of your mix that allows you to make critical decisions and feel confident that your mix will translate to other systems.
When listening, the LP-UNF provides engrossing, detailed sound that brings out every detail of the recording.
TRS and RCA Input
The LP-UNF offers TRS and RCA inputs, including gaming consoles, televisions, consumer electronics, and pro audio gear. Whatever you're connecting to the LP-UNF, it has an appropriate input to support it!
Bluetooth Input
The LP-UNF features Bluetooth 5.1, allowing you to connect your smartphone, computer, tablet, or other Bluetooth device to the LP-UNF. Bluetooth 5.1 supports CD-Quality or higher streaming from most output devices.
3-D Imaging Waveguide
The 3-D Imaging Waveguide allows you to hear a 3-D soundstage from a stereo pair of speakers. By matching the shape of the waveguide to the interactions of the HF and LF drivers, this waveguide produces a stereo image that is wider, taller, and deeper than the space where the speakers are placed.
The LP-UNF accomplishes this by ensuring that the speaker's reflected sound matches its direct sound. Every time you hear a loudspeaker, you're hearing both the direct sound from the speaker, and reflections from the speaker's signal bouncing off of objects in the room.
When those reflections are congruent with the direct sound from the speaker, listeners perceive a better sound overall, and are able to make out very subtle details like where microphones are placed in a room. When done very well, the stereo image will be three-dimensional.
This gives users a very high degree of confidence in their mix. It allows them to mix faster, and produce better mixes overall.
4.5-Inch High Excursion Woofer
Bass on the LP-UNF is delivered by a by a woofer with a larger magnet and larger voice coil than any comparable speaker on the market. This gives you more accurate bass response that extends lower, so you can dial in exactly the low end sound you need.
Nothing is over-represented, but the bass that is present on your track will come through with clarity and punch.
1-Inch Textile Dome Tweeter
The LP-UNF uses the same 1-Inch textile dome tweeter that Kali uses in their larger LP- and IN-Series speakers.
This tweeter gives smooth high frequency response that is not fatiguing to work on over long periods. Transients and other HF material are crips and clear without being over-represented.
Class-D amplifier featuring Kali's 2nd Wave technology
The integrated power amp provides clean power with very low self-noise to the system. At arm's length, you will not hear noise from the LP-UNF's electronics at all.
The digital amplifier also houses the DSP that Kali is using to control the system, which includes the loudspeaker tuning, the limiter circuit, and the user-selectable boundary and EQ presets.
Low Noise Port Tube
On most port tubes, air leaves at different speeds from different points of the opening, creating noisy turbulence. This turbulence can be heard as "chuffing," or an audible air sound coming from the monitor. This sound will add to the noise floor and obscure the details of the low end.
The port tube on LP-UNF was designed to ensure that all of the air leaves the port tube at the same velocity. This helps add to the low end response of the speaker, while keeping the bass clean, tight, and devoid of extra noise.
This allows the LP-UNF to be placed directly against a wall without affecting port tube performance.
Amplifier Class: D
Power Configuration: 2-Channel, Each Channel Bi-amped
HF Power Per Channel: 40 W
LF Power Per Channel: 40 W
LF Driver: 4.5-Inch Long-Excursion Woofer
HF Driver: 1-Inch Textile Dome
Frequency Response (-10 dB): 39 Hz - 25 kHz
Frequency Range (+3 dB): 54 Hz - 21 kHz
Crossover: 1950 Hz
SPL: 85 dB Continuous at .8 Meters with 20 dB Headroom
Max SPL: 103 dB
Stereo Inputs: USB-C (Digital), Bluetooth (Digital), RCA (Unbalanced, -10 dBV), TRS (Balanced, +4 dBU)
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Digital Input Conversion: 24-bit/48 kHz
Trims: LF & HF +/-2d
Speaker Height: 10 Inches (25.4 cm)
Speaker Width: 6.5 Inches (16.4 cm)
Speaker Depth: 7.4 Inches (18.6 cm)
Speaker Weight (Primary/Secondary): 3.2kg (7.1 lbs) / 3kg (6.6 lbs)
- Secondary LP-UNF Speaker
- Power Supply
- Local Power Cable
- Interconnect Cable
The system is made up of a primary and secondary speaker, each with a 4.5-Inch high excursion woofer and 1-Inch dome tweeter. The LP-UNF features USB-C, TRS, RCA, and Bluetooth inputs for seamless integration into your deskscape.
The LP-UNF uses much of the same technology as Kali's best-selling LP-6 and LP-8 V2 speakers. A 3-D imaging waveguide is employed to create a detailed, lifelike stereo image where all of the elements of the mix can be clearly perceived in space. The large front-firing port tube uses a unique. fluid dynamics derived shape that eliminates port noise and compression. This allows you to place the speakers against walls without worrying about adverse effects on the port's performance.
The USB-C input lets users who aren't recording use the LP-UNF without a separate interface. You'll enjoy pristine sound with 24-bit/48kHz conversion. This makes the LP-UNF an excellent choice for traveling setups or as a floating pair of speakers in dynamic recording situations.
The LP-UNF is uniquely tuned for its role as a desktop speaker. The desk is accounted for as an acoustic element of the system, solving some of the problems that are typically presented with putting speakers on a desk. DIP switches are provided to account for the position of the system in a room, and for you to dial in bass and treble to your preferences.
The LP-UNF has boundary EQ settings for placing the speakers
- On stands
- On a desk, away from walls,
- On a desk, against a wall,
- On a desk, on speaker stands, away from walls,
- On a desk, on speaker stands, against a wall
- On a recording desk with rack units, away from walls,
- On a recoding desk with rack units, against a wall.
The LP-UNF is part of Kali's 2nd Wave product family, utilizing low noise-floor technology, upgraded drivers, and an advanced limiter circuit to maximize output and fidelity while keeping noise to a minimum.
Full-range sound at reference level
The LP-UNF provides full-range audio at reference-level at .8 meters, or about arm's length. This gives you a complete picture of your mix that allows you to make critical decisions and feel confident that your mix will translate to other systems.
When listening, the LP-UNF provides engrossing, detailed sound that brings out every detail of the recording.
TRS and RCA Input
The LP-UNF offers TRS and RCA inputs, including gaming consoles, televisions, consumer electronics, and pro audio gear. Whatever you're connecting to the LP-UNF, it has an appropriate input to support it!
Bluetooth Input
The LP-UNF features Bluetooth 5.1, allowing you to connect your smartphone, computer, tablet, or other Bluetooth device to the LP-UNF. Bluetooth 5.1 supports CD-Quality or higher streaming from most output devices.
3-D Imaging Waveguide
The 3-D Imaging Waveguide allows you to hear a 3-D soundstage from a stereo pair of speakers. By matching the shape of the waveguide to the interactions of the HF and LF drivers, this waveguide produces a stereo image that is wider, taller, and deeper than the space where the speakers are placed.
The LP-UNF accomplishes this by ensuring that the speaker's reflected sound matches its direct sound. Every time you hear a loudspeaker, you're hearing both the direct sound from the speaker, and reflections from the speaker's signal bouncing off of objects in the room.
When those reflections are congruent with the direct sound from the speaker, listeners perceive a better sound overall, and are able to make out very subtle details like where microphones are placed in a room. When done very well, the stereo image will be three-dimensional.
This gives users a very high degree of confidence in their mix. It allows them to mix faster, and produce better mixes overall.
4.5-Inch High Excursion Woofer
Bass on the LP-UNF is delivered by a by a woofer with a larger magnet and larger voice coil than any comparable speaker on the market. This gives you more accurate bass response that extends lower, so you can dial in exactly the low end sound you need.
Nothing is over-represented, but the bass that is present on your track will come through with clarity and punch.
1-Inch Textile Dome Tweeter
The LP-UNF uses the same 1-Inch textile dome tweeter that Kali uses in their larger LP- and IN-Series speakers.
This tweeter gives smooth high frequency response that is not fatiguing to work on over long periods. Transients and other HF material are crips and clear without being over-represented.
Class-D amplifier featuring Kali's 2nd Wave technology
The integrated power amp provides clean power with very low self-noise to the system. At arm's length, you will not hear noise from the LP-UNF's electronics at all.
The digital amplifier also houses the DSP that Kali is using to control the system, which includes the loudspeaker tuning, the limiter circuit, and the user-selectable boundary and EQ presets.
Low Noise Port Tube
On most port tubes, air leaves at different speeds from different points of the opening, creating noisy turbulence. This turbulence can be heard as "chuffing," or an audible air sound coming from the monitor. This sound will add to the noise floor and obscure the details of the low end.
The port tube on LP-UNF was designed to ensure that all of the air leaves the port tube at the same velocity. This helps add to the low end response of the speaker, while keeping the bass clean, tight, and devoid of extra noise.
This allows the LP-UNF to be placed directly against a wall without affecting port tube performance.
Specifications
Powered: YesAmplifier Class: D
Power Configuration: 2-Channel, Each Channel Bi-amped
HF Power Per Channel: 40 W
LF Power Per Channel: 40 W
LF Driver: 4.5-Inch Long-Excursion Woofer
HF Driver: 1-Inch Textile Dome
Frequency Response (-10 dB): 39 Hz - 25 kHz
Frequency Range (+3 dB): 54 Hz - 21 kHz
Crossover: 1950 Hz
SPL: 85 dB Continuous at .8 Meters with 20 dB Headroom
Max SPL: 103 dB
Stereo Inputs: USB-C (Digital), Bluetooth (Digital), RCA (Unbalanced, -10 dBV), TRS (Balanced, +4 dBU)
Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Digital Input Conversion: 24-bit/48 kHz
Trims: LF & HF +/-2d
Speaker Height: 10 Inches (25.4 cm)
Speaker Width: 6.5 Inches (16.4 cm)
Speaker Depth: 7.4 Inches (18.6 cm)
Speaker Weight (Primary/Secondary): 3.2kg (7.1 lbs) / 3kg (6.6 lbs)
Includes
- Primary LP-UNF Speaker- Secondary LP-UNF Speaker
- Power Supply
- Local Power Cable
- Interconnect Cable
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When I first set these up, I put on a piece of music I had recently mixed and I felt quite underwhelmed and disappointed. I was glad I kept the packaging. I then put on a professionally mixed piece of music and the 'ah ha' moment hit me. These speakers don't lie. My mix absolutely sucks in comparison to a professionally mixed song. And that is exactly the point of these speakers.... to be able to hear the difference. I look forward to being able to improve my mixes, now that I can actually hear the difference. Also, they are solidly built.
Posted by Mark on Jul 17, 2024
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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