Short answer: the Genelec 8351B wins on measured flatness, the 8361A on size and driver count. The 8351B’s CEA2034 spinorama is exceptionally flat on and off axis, though deep bass distortion rises at 96dB SPL/1m and suffers below about 100Hz. The 8361A steps up to a three-way coaxial design with a 5” mid-range and inset 1” metal dome tweeter at approximately $11,700 per pair.
Buy the Genelec 8351B. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1,800 less than the Genelec 8361A.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8351B | Genelec 8361A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,900 per pair | $11,700 per pair |
| Ranked | #4 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #6 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 33Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 17”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (431.8 x 287 x 276.9 mm) | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR |
| Weight | 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) each | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8.6” woofer, 5” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75” (19mm) coaxial tweeter | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter |
| App | Yes (GLM) | Yes (GLM) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 550w Per Speaker | 1000w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.08 |
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