Short answer: the Genelec 8361A. It ranks #6 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.8/5, at $11,700; the Genelec 8380A ranks #9, rated 4.7/5, and costs $22,150, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Genelec 8380A: A large midfield studio monitor with a 15 inch woofer, very accurate sound, full range bass, and huge clean output. Watch for: The predicted in-room response is less smooth than the Genelec 8361A (smoothness 0.78 against 0.87) and the in-room bass is less even, so placement and a GLM calibration matter more to get the most from it.
Why pick the Genelec 8361A: Big coaxial studio monitors with highly accurate sound, deep bass, and the headroom to play cleanly from farther away. Watch for: Its larger size buys headroom, not uniformly better tonality than the smaller Ones models.
Buy the Genelec 8361A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Genelec 8380A and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (33.8 Hz vs 34 Hz, 3 dB down); preference score with a subwoofer (8.0 vs 8.1).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8380A | Genelec 8361A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,150 per pair | $11,700 per pair |
| Ranked | #9 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #6 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 31.9”H x 18.9”W x 16.5”D (810 x 480 x 420 mm) | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kg) each | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each |
| Drivers | 15” (380mm) woofer, 4.9” (130mm) coaxial midrange with 1” (25mm) coaxial metal dome tweeter | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 950w Per Speaker (500W woofer, 250W midrange, 200W tweeter) | 1000w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 29Hz - 43kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (via GLM software) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | Yes (GLM) |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | XLR |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 33.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29.0Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.53 | 6.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.97 | 8.08 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 8380A: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Stjernholm.
- Genelec 8361A: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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