Short answer: the Genelec 8350A. It ranks #25 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $5,550 and is still sold new; the Genelec 8050B ranks #39 (rated 4.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
Why pick the Genelec 8350A: An 8 inch studio monitor with bass deep enough for most music, plenty of output, and automatic room calibration. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
What the Genelec 8050B does well: Now discontinued but worth buying used: an 8 inch studio monitor with deeper bass than most rivals and broadly balanced sound. The tradeoff: A 2.7dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and a dip around 2kHz keep it below the strongest tonal performers.
Buy the Genelec 8350A. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Genelec 8050B is discontinued, so it is only available used.
About the ratings: the Genelec 8350A’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 4.3 to 4.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8350A | Genelec 8050B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,550 per pair | $4,390 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #39 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 17.8”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (452 x 286 x 278 mm) | 17.8”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (452.1 x 287 x 276.9 mm) |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) each | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 350W (200W woofer + 150W tweeter) | 270w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 33Hz - 22kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | XLR |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 35.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 28.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 8350A: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Genelec 8050B: 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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