Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Alistair Vance
Written by Alistair Vance

February 14, 2026

Kali Audio SM-5

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Main features of Kali Audio monitors

  • Equipped with: 5″ woofer, 4″ midrange driver and 1″ metal dome tweeter
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 117 dB
  • Frequency range: 47 – 21,000 Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • Amplifier: 150 W, class D
  • Crossover LF to midrange: 280 Hz
  • Mid-range HF crossover: 2800 Hz
  • THD of the speaker: (90 dB SPL at 1 metre) <0.75% from 100-450 Hz, <0.5% above 450 Hz
  • App control for custom EQ, delay and trim
  • EQs: Eight bands
  • Assignable parametric, high/low shelf or high/low pass
  • Delay: Adjustable up to 10 ms
  • Trim: -12 dB bis +6 dB
  • XLR/jack combination input (analogue)
  • AES/EBU via BNC
  • RJ45 connection for control unit
  • USB-A for calibration profiles
  • Outputs: AES/EBU via BNC thru
  • Dimensions: 396 x 248 x 200 mm
  • Weight: 9.5 kg

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Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

Kali Audio SM-5 Review: Comprehensive overview

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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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