Short answer: the Genelec 8341A has been measured and ranked; the Genelec 8340A has not been measured in a way we can rank yet, so until it is, this comes down to features and price.
What the Genelec 8340A offers: A 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal dome tweeter behind Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide, in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, specified at ±1.5dB from 45Hz to 20kHz and down to 38Hz at -6dB.
On the Genelec 8341A side: 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.
Price: the Genelec 8340A lists at $3,790 and the Genelec 8341A at $6,590.
Buy the Genelec 8341A if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the Genelec 8340A if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8340A | Genelec 8341A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,790 per pair | $6590 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #7 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D (365 x 237 x 223 mm) | 13.8” x 9.3” x 9.6” (351 x 237 x 243 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter | 2x 6.5” woofers, 3.5” midrange, 0.75” tweeter (coaxial mid/tweeter) |
| Amplifier Power | 300W (150W woofer + 150W tweeter) | 550W total (250W bass, 150W mid, 150W treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 38Hz - 22kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 338Hz - 37kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 47.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.75 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.52 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8340A: $3,790 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the Genelec 8040B (rated 4.3/5).
Pros: A 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal dome tweeter behind Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide, in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, specified at ±1.5dB from 45Hz to 20kHz and down to 38Hz at -6dB. GLM software measures your room and sets level, delay and EQ for each speaker automatically. 300W of amplification per speaker gives 110dB short-term output, with analog XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. GLM calibration needs the separately sold GLM kit, and there is no RCA input for consumer gear.
Full Genelec 8340A review and specifications →
| AES Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 300W (150W woofer + 150W tweeter) |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D (365 x 237 x 223 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 38Hz - 22kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Genelec 8341A: $6590 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
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 8351B and 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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