Kali Audio SM-5-C Users’ Guide
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About Your Speakers
Features
Low Noise Port Tube
Like all of Kali’s studio monitors, the SM-5-C features a front-firing port tube with a unique geometry
that elminates chuffing and port compression.
Low Diffraction Baffle
The baffle around the midrange follows the shape of that driver, blending seamlessly from the edge of
the driver and into the rest of the speaker cabinet. This eliminates on-axis diffraction aftifacts in the
frequency resposne, and helps reinforce the excellent imaging characteristics of the SM-5-C.
Optimized Crossover
Since the SM-5-C uses amplifier DSP tuning to manage frequency response optimization, the cross-
over network can be purely optimized for its use in directivity transition. This level of optimization
allows for premium components to be used, including ultra-low dissipation polypropylene capacitors,
air-core inductors, and non-inductive resistors.
The crossover network is fully optimized for bi-amplification (LF+MF/HF) use, but care has also been
taken to allow for single-wire use.
Wall/Ceiling Mounting
The SM–5-C features mounting holes on both the top and bottom of the loudspeaker. Kali recom-
mends using the SM-KP1 U-bracket from Triad-Orbit®, but any speaker mount with a 4.25 x 2-Inch
bolt pattern that is capable of holding the SM-5-C’s 21lb weight will also work.
Instructions for mounting the SM-5-C with the Triad-Orbit® bracket can be found on
About Your Speakers
