Kali Audio WS-12 1000W Active Subwoofer Overview

Kali Audio WS-12 1000W Active Subwoofer

The WS-12 was designed as a companion subwoofer for Kali’s LP- and IN-Series Studio monitors.

When used with a pair of Kali monitors, the subwoofer’s crossover and gain settings can be configured to precisely match those of the full-range monitors. With these settings dialled in, set the subwoofer between the speakers, and turn all speakers’ volume knobs either to noon or up. The subwoofer’s level will be exactly where it needs to be to match the full-range speakers.

The WS-12 can be used for bass management in systems as large as 5.1 with any Kali monitors.

Convenient settings allow the use of an external crossover, and the WS-12 can even be configured as a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.

Power. Depth. Adaptability.

The WS-12 Subwoofer is the most powerful studio subwoofer available for under £1000. It is made to be used with any near- or mid-field studio monitors, as well as with small portable PA systems in a live setting.

One of the key design specifications for the WS-12 is that it be capable of providing bass management in a 5.1 system where all of the full-range speakers are Kali IN-8s. As such, the WS-12 is powered by a 1000W power amplifier mated to a high-excursion 12-Inch driver.

This much power also makes the WS-12 a capable live subwoofer. Its enclosure is 18mm plywood and it has handles for easy carrying. Kali’s team made sure that it will fit in small passenger cars, so you can take it with you even when you’re calling a ride to get to your gig!

All this power is controlled by a robust, user-friendly DSP section that let you dial in the exact settings you need for your system. Whether you’re using it with a pair of LP-6s, as bass management in a 5.1 system, or on stage with a PA, it’s easy to configure the WS-12 to get exactly what you need.