Short answer: the Genelec 8340A. It ranks #33 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $3,790; the Genelec G Five ranks #60, rated 4.3/5, and costs $4,390, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Why pick the Genelec 8340A: 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. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
What the Genelec G Five does well: The largest G Series home speaker, based on Genelec’s 8050 studio monitor: an 8” woofer and 1” metal-dome tweeter on a Directivity Control Waveguide, with 150W for bass and 120W for treble. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8050B it is based on.
Buy the Genelec 8340A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Genelec G Five and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Genelec 8340A 4.2 to 4.6; Genelec G Five 4.0 to 4.6). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8340A | Genelec G Five | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,790 per pair | $4,390 per pair |
| Ranked | #33 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #60 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Dimensions | 14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D (365 x 237 x 223 mm) | 17.8” (452 mm) H x 286mm W x 278mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 300W (150W woofer + 150W tweeter) | 270W (150W woofer + 120W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 38Hz - 22kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 38Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 110dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | RCA, XLR |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8340A: $3,790 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the Genelec 8040B (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5). See every Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series generation.
Same family: the Genelec 8320A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5), the Genelec 8330A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5) and the Genelec 8350A (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 4.5/5).
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 →
| Released | Apr 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| 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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Genelec G Five: $4,390 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec G One (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Genelec G Two (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.3/5), the Genelec G Three (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5) and the Genelec G Four (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: The largest G Series home speaker, based on Genelec’s 8050 studio monitor: an 8” woofer and 1” metal-dome tweeter on a Directivity Control Waveguide, with 150W for bass and 120W for treble. Bass reaches 38Hz (±2.5dB) and 32Hz (-6dB), deep enough for full-range music without a subwoofer, and it plays to 110dB short-term for large rooms. RCA and balanced XLR inputs and rear tone switches are included.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8050B it is based on. It is large and heavy at 14.4kg each, there is no GLM room calibration, and it is a special-order item at some retailers.
Full Genelec G Five review and specifications →
| Released | May 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 270W (150W woofer + 120W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 17.8” (452 mm) H x 286mm W x 278mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons