Genelec 8040B vs Genelec 8341A

Short answer: the Genelec 8341A. It ranks #7 of 113 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.8/5) at $7,350 and is still sold new; the Genelec 8040B ranks #54 (rated 4.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Genelec 8040B’s replacement, the Genelec 8340A, is rated 4.4/5.

What the Genelec 8040B does well: A compact professional monitor with balanced XLR input and analog room-adjustment controls. Watch for: It lacks GLM calibration and consumer streaming inputs.

The Genelec 8341A is the better-sounding pick. An 8.52 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 1.2dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz place the measured vertical configuration among the strongest tonal performers here. The tradeoff: Measured -3dB extension is 47.6Hz, so the larger Genelec 8351B and Genelec 8361A provide more useful low-end reach and headroom.

Buy the Genelec 8341A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Genelec 8040B is discontinued, so it is only available used.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Genelec 8040B: $2,790 per pair Discontinued B&H Photo Video eBay

Newer model: the Genelec 8340A, ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5. It uses the same cabinet and woofer size, adding GLM room calibration and an AES/EBU digital input.

Same family: the Genelec 8010A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5), the Genelec 8020D (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.4/5), the Genelec 8030C (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.6/5) and the Genelec 8050B (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.4/5).

Pros: A compact professional monitor with balanced XLR input and analog room-adjustment controls. The manufacturer’s 41Hz limit is specified at -6dB, offering a useful reference for system planning without confusing it with a measured -3dB point.

Cons: It lacks GLM calibration and consumer streaming inputs. The balanced XLR connection may require an interface or controller for a typical desktop source. It is expensive. Discontinued.

Full Genelec 8040B review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	180w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D (365.8 x 236.2 x 223.5 mm)
Drivers	6.5” (165mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	41Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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Genelec 8341A: $7,350 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay

Same family: the Genelec 8331A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8351B (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8361A (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.8/5) and the Genelec 8381A (floorstanding, estimated 4.9/5).

Pros: An 8.52 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 1.2dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz place the measured vertical configuration among the strongest tonal performers here. Coaxial radiation and GLM support precise nearfield imaging and room integration. Measured bass extension of 47.6Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Measured -3dB extension is 47.6Hz, so the larger Genelec 8351B and Genelec 8361A provide more useful low-end reach and headroom. The review found bass-output limitations at demanding levels. Its excellent ideal-subwoofer score should not be read as equivalent full-range output to those larger models.

Full Genelec 8341A review and specifications →

AES Input	Yes
Amplifier Power	550W total (250W bass, 150W mid, 150W treble)
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	36.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	47.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	13.8” x 9.3” x 9.6” (351 x 237 x 243 mm) (H x W x D)
Drivers	2x 6.5” woofers, 3.5” midrange, 0.75” tweeter (coaxial mid/tweeter)
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	338Hz - 37kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR, AES/EBU
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	6.75
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	8.52
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	21.6 lbs (9.8 kg)
XLR Input	Yes

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