The Genelec 8351 and The Ones line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the Genelec 8351A to the Genelec 8331A, Genelec 8341A and Genelec 8351B. Ratings run from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
8351A to 8351B
The Genelec 8351B replaced the Genelec 8351A. It rates higher, 4.8/5 against 4.6/5.
| Spec | 8351A | 8351B |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2x 215 x 100mm racetrack woofers, 120mm coaxial midrange, 3/4” (19mm) coaxial aluminium dome tweeter | 8.6” woofer, 5” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75” (19mm) coaxial tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 360W (150W LF + 120W MF + 90W HF) | 550w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs (19 kg) each | 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Genelec 8351 and The Ones are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Genelec 8351 and The Ones, from the Genelec 8351A to the Genelec 8331A, Genelec 8341A and Genelec 8351B.
What replaced the Genelec 8351A?
The Genelec 8351B replaced the Genelec 8351A. It is rated 4.8/5, against 4.6/5 for the Genelec 8351A.