Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Alistair Vance
Written by Alistair Vance

February 25, 2026

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Hardware specifications of Kali Audio

  • 3-way system with coaxial midrange/tweeter
  • Drivers: 8″ woofer, 4″ midrange driver, 1″ soft dome tweeter
  • Power: 140 watts (60/40/40 watts tri-amped)
  • Frequency range: 37 – 25.000 Hz (-10 dB), 45 – 21.000 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 117 dB
  • EQ for adaptation to the installation site
  • Connectors: XLR / 6.3 mm jack combo balanced, RCA unbalanced
  • Dimensions (H x D x W): 441 x 285 x 254 mm
  • Weight: 10.4 kg
  • Room correction – independent of DAW or speakers
  • Simple creation of correction profiles
  • Six preset curves for fine-tuning the room sound
  • Frequency response and phase correction is saved directly on the ARC Studio processor after measurement
  • Zero latency monitoring in any studio setup
  • High-quality AD/DA conversion with 120 dB dynamic range
  • Adjustable upper and lower frequency correction limits
  • X-Monitor: Virtual monitor profiles of over 20 speaker models (ARC Studio must remain connected via USB-C)
  • Includes ARC measurement microphone and ARC X software
  • Dimensions: 144 x 120 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 0.47 kg

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Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

Kali Audio IN-8 2nd Wave ARC Studio BDL Review: DSP functions and filters explained

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Alistair Vance

Based in Bristol, Al has spent over a decade mixing local bands before specialising in hybrid studio consulting. He’s obsessed with the price-to-performance ratio, helping musicians achieve a "Radio Ready" sound without the need for a £50,000 Neve console. No fluff, just honest gear reviews to get your tracks sounding professional on a real-world budget.

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