Short answer: the Genelec 8361A for scale and coaxial directivity, the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 for placement flexibility. The 8361A’s three-way coaxial design adds two 10” front-loaded woofers, but it costs about $11,700 and GLM room correction is extra. The IN-8 V2’s front-ported coaxial cabinet allows near-wall placement without port noise, though it sounds notably forward in the 4-5kHz range on axis and wants about 10° of toe-out plus EQ.
What the Genelec 8361A gets right: Three-way coaxial design: 5” mid-range with an inset 1” metal dome tweeter, flanked symmetrically above and below by two 10” front-loaded woofers. The catch: $11,700 per pair; Genelec’s GLM room-correction add-on (measurement mic plus software) is another ~$450 and wasn’t used in this review.
Buy the Genelec 8361A if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Kali Audio IN-8 V2 if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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The coaxial design combines consistent imaging with substantial output capability.
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The IN-8 V2’s coaxial midrange/tweeter supports coherent imaging, and low distortion at ordinary levels complements its 7.30 ideal-subwoofer score.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8361A | Kali Audio IN-8 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,700 per pair | $998 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #38 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) | 17.8”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (452.1 x 254 x 287 mm) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR, RCA |
| Drivers | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter | 8” (203mm) woofer |
| Weight | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 1000w Per Speaker | 140w Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.76 | 5.36 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.08 | 7.30 |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| Sensitivity | - | 89dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Genelec 8361A (measured by Audio Science Review) and Kali Audio IN-8 V2 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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