Short answer: the Genelec 8361A for its coaxial three-way design, the Neumann KH 310 A for near-perfect on-axis response. The 8361A is a three-way coaxial with a 5” mid-range and inset 1” metal dome tweeter, but it costs about $11,700 per pair and GLM correction is extra. The KH 310 A shows superb directivity control and minimal off-axis variation, though an unidentified dip around 80Hz appears in the measurements.
The case for the Genelec 8361A: 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 tradeoff: $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 matters more than the price. Buy the Neumann KH 310 A if the price matters more than sound quality.
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The coaxial design combines consistent imaging with substantial output capability.
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The sealed three-way design combines 35.2Hz measured -3dB extension with low distortion in the review’s demanding playback tests.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8361A | Neumann KH 310 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,700 per pair | $4,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #20 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 28.3Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 35.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) | 10” x 15.1” x 11.5” (253 x 383 x 292 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Inputs | XLR | XLR (balanced analog) |
| Drivers | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter | 8.25” woofer, 3” midrange, 1” tweeter |
| Weight | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each | 28.7 lbs (13.0 kg) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 21kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 1000w Per Speaker | 290W total (150W woofer, 70W mid, 70W tweeter) |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.76 | 6.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.08 | 7.70 |
| 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 |
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.
Measurement data: Genelec 8361A (measured by Audio Science Review) and Neumann KH 310 A (measured by Audio Science Review), via spinorama.org.
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