Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-8. It ranks #25 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $299; the Genelec S360 ranks #28 and costs $4775, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Kali Audio LP-8 offers: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better. The tradeoff: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit. A bit of a hooded response.
The case for the Genelec S360: A large format 10 inch two way monitor built for main monitoring duty in film and post production, capable of a peak SPL over 128dB while retaining Genelec’s GLM calibrated Smart Active Monitoring and Directivity Control Waveguide. Set against that: The bass alignment measures the highest Q of any speaker in this batch, 1.16, meaning it’s the most likely of the ten to show a mild bump near its port tuning frequency rather than a clean rolloff.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-8. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Genelec S360 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-8 | Genelec S360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.00 | $4,775 each |
| Ranked | #25 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #28 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm) | 20.9"H x 14.2"W x 14.2"D (530 x 360 x 360 mm) (20.9 x 14.2 x 14.2 in) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 36Hz-22kHz -6dB |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | - |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each | 66.1 lbs / 30 kg (66.1 lbs) each |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter | 1" titanium compression tweeter, 10" cone woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker | - |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Power Output (Watts) | - | 350W total (250W woofer, 100W tweeter, Class D) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Max SPL | - | Peak 128dB |
| Warranty | - | 2 years (5 with product registration) |
| Country | - | Finland |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Kali Audio LP-8: $299.00 Amazon
Pros: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better.
Cons: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit. A bit of a hooded response
Full Kali Audio LP-8 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 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) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 100w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each |
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Genelec S360: $4,775 each Bhphotovideo
Pros: A large format 10 inch two way monitor built for main monitoring duty in film and post production, capable of a peak SPL over 128dB while retaining Genelec’s GLM calibrated Smart Active Monitoring and Directivity Control Waveguide. Listening window smoothness measures a solid 0.52 and the measured extension point reaches 39.6Hz, unusually deep for a monitor this size.
Cons: The bass alignment measures the highest Q of any speaker in this batch, 1.16, meaning it’s the most likely of the ten to show a mild bump near its port tuning frequency rather than a clean rolloff. On axis deviation measures a moderate 0.478dB average. At roughly $9,550/pair and 30kg (66 lbs) each it is one of the largest and most expensive entries in this catalog, intended for professional control rooms rather than home listening, and the model has since been updated to the S360A, so pricing and minor spec details should be confirmed with a dealer before buying.
Full Genelec S360 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 20.9"H x 14.2"W x 14.2"D (530 x 360 x 360 mm) (20.9 x 14.2 x 14.2 in) |
| Drivers | 1" titanium compression tweeter, 10" cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Frequency Response | 36Hz-22kHz -6dB |
| Max SPL | Peak 128dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 350W total (250W woofer, 100W tweeter, Class D) |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) |
| Weight | 66.1 lbs / 30 kg (66.1 lbs) each |
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