Short answer: the Genelec 8351B. It ranks #4 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.8/5); the SHIVAUDYO Point Zero ranks #29 (rated 4.5/5).
What the Genelec 8351B does well: Coaxial three-way studio monitors with highly accurate sound, deep bass, low distortion, and automatic room calibration for precise listening. Watch for: Bass distortion increases at higher playback levels, so a subwoofer remains useful for demanding material.
What the SHIVAUDYO Point Zero does well: Active speakers with balanced sound, useful deep bass, reduced rear energy, and a wide choice of analog and digital inputs. Watch for: Cardioid control begins around 200Hz rather than extending through all deep bass.
Buy the Genelec 8351B. It is rated higher for sound quality than the SHIVAUDYO Point Zero.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the SHIVAUDYO Point Zero reaches 22 Hz (10 dB down) against 28 Hz for the Genelec 8351B, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8351B | SHIVAUDYO Point Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9,900 per pair | €6,500 per pair |
| Ranked | #4 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 22Hz (measured on-axis, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 33Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 31Hz (measured on-axis, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 17”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (431.8 x 287 x 276.9 mm) | 15.7”H x 8.7”W x 15.4”D (400 x 220 x 390 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR, RCA, AES-EBU, S/PDIF, Toslink |
| Weight | 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) each | 36.4 lbs (16.5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8.6” woofer, 5” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75” (19mm) coaxial tweeter | 6.5” mid-woofer, 1” waveguide dome tweeter, 2x 8” side-firing subwoofers (opposed, vibration-cancelling) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes (Hypex, downloadable software, 3 bass presets) |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | - |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz ±1dB (anechoic, Preset 1) |
| Amplifier Power | 550w Per Speaker | 600W total (300W subs + 200W mid-woofer + 100W tweeter, Hypex NCore) |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 110dB long-term, 116dB short-term, 120dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 120Hz / 1600Hz, 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley |
| Sensitivity | - | 92.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; Erin notes this figure is scaled rather than directly comparable to passive-speaker sensitivity) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.59 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.66 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 8351B: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
- SHIVAUDYO Point Zero: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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