Kali Audio LP-8 vs Genelec 8351B

Short answer: the Genelec 8351B. It ranks #4 of 113 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.8/5) at $9,900 and is still sold new; the Kali Audio LP-8 ranks #94 (rated 3.9/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Kali Audio LP-8’s replacement, the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, is rated 4.1/5.

What the Kali Audio LP-8 does well: The original LP-8 offers a large woofer, a waveguide and placement switches for affordable nearfield monitoring. Watch for: First-generation amplifier noise can be distracting at a quiet desk.

The Genelec 8351B is the better-sounding choice. The vertical ASR measurement scores 7.75 with an ideal subwoofer and reaches 35.2Hz at -3dB. The catch: Bass distortion increases at higher playback levels, so a subwoofer remains useful for demanding material.

Buy the Genelec 8351B. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Kali Audio LP-8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Kali Audio LP-8: $598 per pair Discontinued eBay

Newer model: the Kali Audio LP-8 V2, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5.

Same family: the Kali Audio LP-6 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5).

Pros: The original LP-8 offers a large woofer, a waveguide and placement switches for affordable nearfield monitoring.

Cons: First-generation amplifier noise can be distracting at a quiet desk. The large cabinets need substantial space, and placement switches do not replace full room correction. The response sounds a bit hooded. Discontinued.

Full Kali Audio LP-8 review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	100w Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	16.5”H x 10”W x 11.3”D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm)
Drivers	8” woofer, 1” soft dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	Yes
USB Input	No
Weight	19.8 lbs (9.0 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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Genelec 8351B: $9,900 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay

Older model: the Genelec 8351A (ranked lower, estimated 4.6/5).

Same family: the Genelec 8331A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8341A (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8361A (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.8/5) and the Genelec 8381A (floorstanding, estimated 4.9/5).

Pros: The vertical ASR measurement scores 7.75 with an ideal subwoofer and reaches 35.2Hz at -3dB. Coaxial midrange and treble help maintain consistent sound as the listening angle changes. Low measured distortion at ordinary listening levels and GLM calibration make it a strong precision-monitoring choice. Measured bass extension of 33Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Bass distortion increases at higher playback levels, so a subwoofer remains useful for demanding material. Upper-treble distortion in the test also cautions against assuming unlimited output. Calibration hardware adds to an already expensive system, and the quoted result is for the measured vertical orientation.

Full Genelec 8351B review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	550w Per Speaker
App	Yes (GLM)
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	28Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	33Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	17”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (431.8 x 287 x 276.9 mm)
Drivers	8.6” woofer, 5” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75” (19mm) coaxial tweeter
EQ	Yes (via GLM software)
Frequency Response	32Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	XLR
Maximum SPL	113dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified)
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) each
XLR Input	Yes

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