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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Kali Audio SM-5 Studio Monitor is designed for detailed mixing, mastering, and critical listening in controlled studio spaces. Its 3-way coincident architecture places the midrange and tweeter on the same acoustic centre, helping you hear a stable, focused stereo image with clear placement of every element in your mix.
Product Ref: 371825
The SM-5 uses a 3-way coincident design to create a true acoustic point source. By aligning the midrange and tweeter physically and acoustically, it produces a consistent sound field with minimal phase issues.
You will notice improved stereo imaging, where instruments and effects sit exactly where you expect them in the mix. This level of accuracy helps when making precise adjustments to panning, EQ, and depth. It also reduces off-axis inconsistencies, so the sound remains balanced even if you move around your listening position.
Each driver in the SM-5 is engineered to keep distortion low while maintaining strong output. The woofer includes features that stabilise magnetic behaviour, helping to reduce unwanted artefacts in the low end. This results in tighter bass that stays controlled even at higher levels.
The midrange driver is carefully limited in movement, preventing intermodulation issues that can affect clarity. At the top end, the metal dome tweeter is shaped to reduce harsh resonances, giving you a smoother high-frequency response that remains easy to work with over long sessions.
The onboard DSP gives you direct control over how the monitor behaves in your space. Using the rear panel switches, you can quickly adjust boundary settings and fine-tune low and high frequencies. For more detailed control, the Kali Control Panel software allows you to apply up to eight bands of parametric EQ, along with delay and level trims. This helps you correct room issues and achieve a more accurate listening environment. And because all processing runs on the speaker itself, you do not need extra hardware or plug-ins in your signal chain.
A built-in Class D amplifier powers the SM-5 with efficiency and consistency, supporting high output levels while keeping distortion under control. The system also includes a protective limiter, helping to prevent damage from unexpected peaks.
With a low-frequency extension down to 39 Hz and a maximum SPL of 117 dB, the monitor handles everything from subtle detail work to louder playback when needed. Mounting options on the cabinet add flexibility to your setup, making it easier to position the speaker correctly for accurate monitoring in any studio environment.
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