Short answer: the Genelec 8361A for a large coaxial three-way, the HEDD Type 20 MK2 for a smooth directivity index. The 8361A is a three-way coaxial with a 5” mid-range and inset 1” metal dome tweeter, costing about $11,700 per pair. The HEDD measures nicely flat on axis, but its horizontal beamwidth is asymmetric at +60/-80 degrees and narrows above 10kHz.
Buy the Genelec 8361A if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the HEDD Type 20 MK2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Big coaxial studio monitors with highly accurate sound, deep bass, and the headroom to play cleanly from farther away.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8361A | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,700 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| Drivers | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| Weight | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| App | Yes (GLM) | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 1000w Per Speaker | 900W (3x300W) |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.76 | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.08 | 7.69 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | XLR (AES pass-through) |
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