Short answer: the Genelec 8050B for better sound quality, the Kali Audio LP-8 for the lower price. The Genelec 8050B ranks #8 of 40 powered bookshelf speakers at $3800. The Kali Audio LP-8 ranks #22 at $299, $3501 cheaper.
On the Genelec 8050B side: CEA2034 spinorama shows a very good on-axis response with excellent directivity. Set against that: A dip around 2kHz shows up in both the on-axis and predicted in-room measurements.
The case for the Kali Audio LP-8: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better. The tradeoff: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit.
Buy the Genelec 8050B if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Kali Audio LP-8 if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8050B | Kali Audio LP-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3800 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #8 of 40 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #22 of 40 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Dimensions | 17.8"H x 11.3"W x 10.9"D (452.1 x 287 x 276.9 mm) | 16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs / 14.4 kg each | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer | 8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Output Power | 270w Per Speaker | 100w Per Speaker |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8050B: $3800 Bhphotovideo
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a very good on-axis response with excellent directivity. Predicted in-room response is smooth, with only a 2kHz dip as a real issue. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±50 degrees is very smooth and well controlled. Vertical directivity is similarly even outside the 2kHz region, as long as listening position stays within about ±20 degrees of the woofer’s border. Distortion at 96dB SPL/1m is typical low-frequency behavior with the rest of the range well controlled.
Cons: A dip around 2kHz shows up in both the on-axis and predicted in-room measurements. An unexplained distortion spike appears around 10-15kHz at 96dB SPL/1m that the reviewer couldn’t identify a clear cause for. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) shows a port resonance lingering in the upper-bass/lower-midrange region. Very expensive.
Full Genelec 8050B review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 17.8"H x 11.3"W x 10.9"D (452.1 x 287 x 276.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 270w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs / 14.4 kg each |
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Kali Audio LP-8: $299.00 Amazon
Pros: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better.
Cons: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit. A bit of a hooded response
Full Kali Audio LP-8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each |
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