LP-8 V2

I have been using Kali Audio LP8 V1 for the last few years and they are great and come in under the budget. The V2 IN-8 would be an even bigger fuller sound. The front porting is great.

i think recommending speakers is really tough, because everybody has way different wants and needs. For me personally....I use my mac as an audio interface for my bass guitar. So, I have a scarlett 2i2 audio interface attached to my Mac. I have a pair of Kali Audio LP8-V2 studio monitors attached to

That’s bit small budget if you want to fill out your whole room. Usually that budget active studio monitors are intended for desktop usage (i.e. about arm’s length away). Like e.g. Kali Audio LP-UNF (EAC review) (Thomann listing). JBL or Adam active studio monitors could be slightly bigger in your b

The Kali LP6 is an excellent choice, and you're right to go for the V2s. I have LP8 V1s, which I haven't felt the need to replace -- but they fixed a standing noise issue with the V2. Being your first monitors -- you're going to love them at first, and all will be well. But at some point you're like

Hmm... I don't know that loudness by number, but are you just listening too loud? Could it be the wide range of frequencies, from the subs to the top end air frequencies that just overload your brain after a while? If so, I kind of get that... My monitoring situation isn't high end or anything, but

I have a pair of Kali Audio LP-8 V2s that are 8". They absolutely rule.

Since there are no real recommendations so far...The ribbon tweeter of the A5X is something you either love or dislike. But I think the warmth you are missing is basically just 5 inch woofers not making enough bass and low mids to sound warm to your ears.Go for at least a 6,5 inch woofer. Since your

of the speakers listed the Kali Audio LP-8 with its 8" woofer is going to have the best bass response

I feel you on wanting good bass without a sub. For your desk size and budget, the Kali Audio IN-5 actually has surprising low-end extension for a studio monitor. I've found they handle movie soundtracks really well. Another option that might work is the Audioengine A5+ - they're designed for near-fi