{"product_id":"kali-audio-sm-5-5-inch-3-way-studio-monitor-with-network-control","title":"Kali Audio SM-5 - 5 Inch 3-Way Studio Monitor with Network Control","description":"\u003ch3\u003e5 Inch 3-Way Studio Monitor with Network Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBelieve Everything You Hear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKali Audio’s SM-5 is the best studio monitor we’ve built so far. With unparalleled accuracy, imaging, and translation, it presents every detail of your mix with pinpoint precision and fidelity.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-5 features user-editable DSP to process room calibration profiles on board, for a perfect fit in your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e225W Class D Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e39 Hz Lower Frequency Response \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026lt; 1% System THD 90 dB @ 1M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e117 dB Max SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKali’s Ultimate Speaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali’s founding principle is to deliver the best possible product for the price. Our speakers have always been praised for their accuracy, translation, and ease of use. The SM-Series builds on these ideals, and incorporates the best available materials, components, and manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a high performance studio monitor that is ready for the most demanding mixing and mastering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith onboard processing for room calibration, each speaker can be programmed with delays, trims, and EQs to deliver accurate response in your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRoom Calibration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-5 gives users full control of 8 parametric EQs, delay up to 12ms, and loudspeaker trim. These parameters can be accessed and edited using our Kali Control Panel application, available for both Mac and Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, since these parameters are processed by the same DSP hardware already in line, using user-defined DSP adds no additional latency to the system. Total digital latency is acceptably low to allow tracking using the SM-5s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnboard calibration removes the need for a dedicated room calibration processor. It also prevents some of the confusion and mishap that is possible with a plug-in based processor. Calibration is available for any source you could plug into the speaker, without needing to route it through software, and it will never be active on a mix you print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali has fully documented our recommended room calibration procedures. When you perform the measurement yourself, we can provide room tuning files for a small fee per speaker. More information can be found at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kaliaudio.com\/santa-monica-how-to\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaliaudio.com\/santa-monica-how-to\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDrivers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Inch Aluminium-Dome Tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-Series’ aluminium-dome tweeter delivers excellent dynamics, resulting in clear high frequency response without distortion. The tweeter uses a unique geometry to reduce high-Q ultrasonic resonances, eliminating harshness that can make metal tweeters fatiguing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-Inch Profile-Optimised Midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-5’s midrange is optimised not only for its own frequency band, but also for its role as the tweeter’s waveguide. The shape is precision engineered for ideal directivity, and peak-to-peak excursion is limited to under 1mm to prevent intermodulation distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlux Stabilised Woofer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-5s woofer incorporates features that reduce magnetic flux modulation, bringing distortion down dramatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper is used for both the woofer and midrange cone material. Kali’s testing has shown that, despite its humble nature, paper is ideal in terms of stiffness, weight, and natural damping characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEase Of Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed Input Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM-5’s input panel is recessed to allow for easier wall and ceiling mounting. It features inputs for XLR or TRS connectors, AES\/EBU in and thru over BNC, and RJ45 (ethernet) for control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the speaker also features the trim wheel, which allows for precise 0.5 dB adjustments from -12 dB to +6 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitive Touch Logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kali logo on the SM-5 has a capacitive touch sensor, acting as a multi-function button to control basic loudspeaker functions like standby mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Colour LED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED on the SM-5 changes colour to indicate a variety of statuses, including the trim level, whether a user EQ is being processed, standby mode, and performance warnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB-A input on the front of the speaker can be used to load firmware and tunings to the loudspeaker, even if it’s permanently mounted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSoftware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser-editable DSP is available using Kali Control Panel software, available for both Mac and Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali Control Panel works in both Online Mode, meaning that each speaker is connected to a network with an ethernet cable, or Offline Mode, meaning that you can use a USB thumb drive to load files onto the speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMUCH more information may be found at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kaliaudio.com\/santa-monica-how-to\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekaliaudio.com\/santa-monica-how-to.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKali Control Panel is currently in beta, and not all features may work as intended at this time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMounting\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SM–5 features mounting holes on both the top and bottom of the loudspeaker. Any speaker mount with a 4.25 x 2-Inch bolt pattern that is capable of holding the SM-5’s 21 lbs weight will also work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-Powered: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier: Class D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier Power: 225 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHF Driver: 1-Inch Metal Alloy Dome Tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange Driver: 4-Inch Optimised Profile Paper Cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLF Driver: 5-Inch Optimised Profile Paper Woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLF-to-Midrange Crossover: 280 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidrange-to-HF Crossover: 2800 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: (-10 dB): 39 Hz- 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: (+\/-3 dB): 47 Hz - 21 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Listening Distance: Up to 4 Metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax SPL with peak limiter engaged: 117 dB @ 1m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoudspeaker THD: (85dB SPL at 1M): \u0026lt;0.75% from 100-450 Hz, \u0026lt;0.5% above 450 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs:\u003cbr\u003eBalanced Analog over XLR\u003cbr\u003eAES\/EBU over BNC\u003cbr\u003eRJ45 for Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: AES\/EBU over BNC thru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: Front Ported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Holes: Top and bottom, spaced 4.25 x 2 Inches (108 x 50.8 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Height: 15.6 Inches (39.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Depth: 9.8 Inches (24.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Width: 7.9 Inches (20 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Weight: 21 lbs (9.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JD's Sound \u0026 Lighting PTY LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50638924939362,"sku":"SM-SM5-KALI","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/3781\/9490\/files\/sm-5_1.jpg?v=1791954358","url":"https:\/\/jdsound.com.au\/products\/kali-audio-sm-5-5-inch-3-way-studio-monitor-with-network-control","provider":"JD's Sound \u0026 Lighting PTY LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}