Short answer: the Genelec 8361A has been measured and ranked; the Genelec 8380A has not been measured in a way we can rank yet, so until it is, this comes down to features and price.
What the Genelec 8380A offers: A 15” woofer with two front reflex ports reaches down to a specified 29Hz (-6dB), deep enough for full-range music without a subwoofer.
On the Genelec 8361A side: The coaxial design combines consistent imaging with substantial output capability.
Price: the Genelec 8380A lists at $20,500 and the Genelec 8361A at $10,900.
Buy the Genelec 8361A if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the Genelec 8380A if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8380A | Genelec 8361A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20,500 per pair | $10900 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #6 of 68 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 (-10dB) | - | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.08 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8380A: $20,500 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: A 15” woofer with two front reflex ports reaches down to a specified 29Hz (-6dB), deep enough for full-range music without a subwoofer. The midrange and tweeter share one coaxial Minimum Diffraction driver, so the sound comes from a single point and stays consistent as you move around the listening position. Specified at 122dB maximum short-term output with 950W of built-in amplification per speaker, and ±1.5dB from 38Hz to 20kHz. GLM room calibration, an AES/EBU digital input and a fanless, silent amplifier are built in.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. At 810mm tall and 54kg per speaker it is a large midfield monitor that needs sturdy stands and a room big enough to sit several feet back. The GLM calibration kit is sold separately, and there is no RCA input for consumer gear.
Full Genelec 8380A review and specifications →
| AES Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 950w Per Speaker (500W woofer, 250W midrange, 200W tweeter) |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 31.9”H x 18.9”W x 16.5”D (810 x 480 x 420 mm) |
| Drivers | 15” (380mm) woofer, 4.9” (130mm) coaxial midrange with 1” (25mm) coaxial metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 29Hz - 43kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Genelec 8361A: $10900 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: The coaxial design combines consistent imaging with substantial output capability. ASR measured a 1.8dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz, 33.7Hz -3dB extension and a 8.08 ideal-subwoofer score. Low distortion and restrained compression support its use at greater distances than smaller nearfield monitors. Woofers above and below the coaxial driver give nearly identical vertical response whether you sit or stand. Measured bass extension of 34Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Its larger size buys headroom, not uniformly better tonality than the smaller Ones models. Some lower-midrange unevenness remains, and listening angle can affect perceived treble balance. The cabinets are very heavy and expensive; GLM setup and suitable stands need to be budgeted separately.
Full Genelec 8361A review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1000w Per Speaker |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.5”H x 14”W x 13.6”D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 118dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.08 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 70.3 lbs (31.9 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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