Short answer: the Genelec 8341A. It ranks #7 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.8/5, at $7,350. The Genelec 8340A ranks #33, rated 4.4/5, at $3,790, $3,560 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Genelec 8340A does well: A compact aluminum studio monitor with clean, extended response, automatic room calibration, and analog and digital inputs. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Genelec 8341A is the better-sounding pick. Compact coaxial studio monitors with highly accurate tonal balance, precise imaging, and room calibration; ideal with a subwoofer. Watch for: 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 $3,560 saving on the Genelec 8340A is not enough to make up the difference.
Worth knowing: the Genelec 8340A has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.2 to 4.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8340A | Genelec 8341A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,790 per pair | $7,350 per pair |
| Ranked | #33 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #7 of 119 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 8340A: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Genelec 8341A: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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