Kali Audio SM-5
Midfield/mastering-grade 3-way studio monitor (Santa Monica series)
Studio Monitor$1,499Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Studio Monitor
- Description
- Midfield/mastering-grade 3-way studio monitor (Santa Monica series)
- Topology
- 3-way, Class D
- Signal path
- Analog (recallable / digitally controlled)
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- 3-way active monitor with networked control
- Connection
- Ethernet (RJ45), USB-A (control/network)
- DSP
- 8 parametric EQs, ~10ms of delay, -12 to +6dB trim, <3ms system latency
- Powered
- active
- Power (W)
- 225W Class D
- Drivers
- 5-inch optimized paper woofer, 4-inch optimized profile paper cone midrange, 1-inch metal dome tweeter; crossovers at 280 Hz and 2800 Hz
- Frequency response
- 39 Hz - 35 kHz (-10dB); 47 Hz - 21 kHz (±3dB)
- Max SPL
- 117 dB peak at 1m
- Back design
- Rear panel with analog/AES combijack I/O, AES thru, Ethernet/USB-A control ports; dimensions 15.6"H x 7.9"W x 9.8"D, 21 lbs
Details
Controls: Trim wheel (-12 to +6 dB), capacitive-touch logo for standby/functions, multi-color LED status indicator
I/O: Balanced XLR/TRS combijack analog in; AES/EBU digital audio over BNC in with AES/EBU thru; Ethernet (RJ45) and USB-A for control
Notable use: Mixing and mastering applications
Notes: Kali's page states "starting at $1,499" for the SM Series, interpreted as the SM-5 (lowest-priced model) per-unit price — flagged as inference. Unlike LP/IN series, SM series has AES/EBU digital audio I/O and Ethernet/USB-A network control, so it deviates from the default analog/no-digital-control pattern used elsewhere in this catalog — flagged explicitly. Passive version(s) (referenced on site as available "for enterprise customers" with equivalent specs when used with Kali-specified amplification, minimum order quantities, build-to-order) are NOT itemized as a separate catalog entry here since no distinct model name, price, or spec sheet is published — flagged, not fabricated. Designed/engineered in California per site; manufacturing location not stated.