Kali Audio WS-12 V2-EU

Kali Audio WS-12 V2-EU — a studio/stage subwoofer with a high-excursion 12-inch driver, 1000 W (peak) / 500 W (continuous) Class D amplifier, low-end extension to 23 Hz, and 123 dB max SPL.

The WS-12 V2 is the most powerful studio subwoofer in this price segment — one of the few models that works equally well in a mixing room and as a subwoofer at a small live gig. Frequency response covers 30-180 Hz at ±3 dB, and the crossover switches in 5 Hz steps from 50-110 Hz, letting you match the subwoofer to any monitor pair, not just Kali's own. The 18mm plywood enclosure with carry handles and a threaded M20 pole cup makes it as useful in a studio as it is in a mobile PA setup.

Bass management in an immersive system without a separate processor

A 5.1 configuration, or a larger Atmos system, needs bass split between the full-range speakers and the subwoofer in a way that matches Dolby's specification for music and picture monitoring. A single WS-12 V2 handles bass management and the LFE channel for a system of up to five Kali IN-8 full-range speakers, and two subwoofers placed side by side raise combined max SPL to 129 dB while keeping the extension down to 23 Hz — enough for the most demanding film mixes.

The same rig in the studio and on a small stage

An engineer working in a studio and occasionally covering small gigs rarely has budget for separate gear for each. The WS-12 V2 fits into a small passenger car, and its threaded M20 pole cup lets you mount a full-range PA speaker on a pole directly above it — one subwoofer is enough for suitcase-style all-in-one PAs like the Yamaha StagePAS or Fender Passport, and two side by side cover a larger system. A footswitch jack lets you bypass the subwoofer instantly to check the mix on full-range speakers alone, without unplugging cables.

KEY FEATURES

• High-excursion 12-inch driver
• Class D amplifier: 1000 W peak / 500 W continuous
• Crossover switchable in 5 Hz steps, 50-110 Hz
• Compliant with Dolby's subwoofer specification for Atmos monitoring
• Low-noise front port
• 180-degree polarity reverse
• Footswitch jack for subwoofer bypass
• Threaded M20 pole cup for PA speaker mounting

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Configuration: 1x 12-inch woofer
• Power: 1000 W peak, 500 W continuous (Class D)
• Frequency response: 23 Hz (-10 dB), 30-180 Hz (+/-3 dB)
• Max SPL: 123 dB (129 dB with two subwoofers)
• Crossover: switchable in 5 Hz steps, 50-110 Hz
• Inputs: 2x combo XLR/TRS, 2x RCA (defeatable)
• Outputs: 2x XLR (pass-through)
• Enclosure: 18mm plywood, steel grille
• Power supply: universal, with voltage switch