Kali Audio versus Klark Teknik - BT Receiver Device Comparison - Which one should you buy?

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In this video, I'm comparing the sound through each device connected to the same speakers.
I've owned the Kali Audio device for about 1 year. At first, I thought it was defective, so I exchanged it for a like-for-like replacement. Only to find out that the 2nd unit had the same “issue” - a very noisy hiss at any volume level of the big knob above zero. After much troubleshooting and online research, I concluded that the SN ratio was not great. Great to me is anything above 90dB SN.
The hiss on the Kali Audio is very noticeable on my rig, which consists of 2 Bose S1 Pros. Especially when the music is playing a fade out or fade in or transitioning between songs. Doesn’t matter what signal source I use (various iPhones, MacBooks, Imac) it’s the same hiss. I even reached out to Kali Audio support, but all they could offer was a suggestion to set the gain stages properly, which I’ve been doing all along.
After a year of this, I found a great price on the Klark Teknik BT receiver and so I purchased it. As soon as I plugged it in, I found that it had an acceptable level of noise (the specs say that it's GT 90db SN). Indeed this is a good device, especially when compared to the Kali Audio.
Unless Kali Audio figures out their BT dsp processor noise issues, I can't see using that device in a real audience situation or a paid gig with my gear.
I hope you enjoy my information so you can make an informed purchasing decision.
Also, I'm interested to hear any other comments on blue tooth receivers that others are using. For my own set up, I typically run stereo signal from my iphone to the BT receiver, then stereo (L/R) via XLRs to my QSC KS112 sub, then (L/R) XLRs from sub to 2 Bose S1 Pro's. It sounds very nice and I can walk around anywhere in the venue.
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[@ivanalberto3547]

Thanks for this video, just order the white color today 😊

[@eduardoborjas9284]

I really like my Klark Teknik BT device! I use it every day!

[@damasterkarej]

Very infirmative. Thanks a lot!

[@eduardoborjas9284]

Thanks for watching!