Kali Audio SM5

Kali Audio SM-5

The Kali Audio SM-5 is the flagship monitor of Kali Audio's Santa Monica series, designed for the most demanding mixing and mastering applications. Its 3-way coaxial design combines a 5-inch woofer, a 4-inch midrange driver, and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, delivering precise stereo imaging and a neutral response across the full frequency spectrum. Powered by a 150 W Class D amplifier, it features advanced DSP for room calibration, parametric EQ adjustment, and network control via the Kali Control Panel app — making it a reference-grade tool for both professional studios and immersive audio setups (Dolby Atmos).

Specifications

Type

• Active 3-way studio monitor
• Series: Santa Monica (SM)

Drivers

• Woofer: 5-inch, boundary-optimized
• Midrange: 4-inch, coaxial, optimized as a waveguide for the tweeter
• Tweeter: 1-inch aluminum dome, anti-resonance geometry

Amplification

• 150 W Class D
• Distortion: < 0.75% from 100 to 450 Hz, < 0.5% above 450 Hz

Frequency Response

• 39 Hz – 28 kHz (–10 dB)

Maximum SPL

• 117 dB peak

Built-in DSP

• 8-band parametric EQ (high-pass, low-pass, high shelf, and low shelf filters available)
• Adjustable delay up to 12 ms
• Level trim control
• Up to 8 storable calibration profiles
• No additional latency from DSP processing

Room Control

• DIP switches for boundary compensation (wall, room corner placement)
• ±2 dB boost/cut at top and bottom of the frequency range
• Compatible with microphone-assisted room calibration (Earthworks M23R mic recommended)

Connectivity

• Balanced analog input (XLR)
• Digital AES/EBU input (BNC)
• RJ45 (network control via Kali Control Panel — Mac/Windows)
• USB-A (offline calibration profile loading)

Mounting

• Mounting holes on top and bottom of cabinet
• Compatible with Triad-Orbit stands (4.25 x 2-inch bolt pattern)

Weight

• 9.5 kg (21 lb)

Included Software

• Kali Control Panel (Mac/Windows) — real-time network control of EQ, delay, trim, mute, solo, and dim