The Genelec 8340A is rated 4.4/5 for sound quality, #33 of 119 Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers on an estimated rating, since it has not been measured or compared side by side yet. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: Genelec
#33 Genelec 8340A: $3,790 per pair B&H Photo Video $1,895 eBay
Older model: the Genelec 8040B (ranked lower, rated 4.3/5). See every Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series generation.
Same family: the Genelec 8320A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5), the Genelec 8330A (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5) and the Genelec 8350A (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 4.5/5).
Pros: A compact aluminum studio monitor with clean, extended response, automatic room calibration, and analog and digital inputs. A 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal dome tweeter behind Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide, in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, specified at ±1.5dB from 45Hz to 20kHz and down to 38Hz at -6dB. GLM software measures your room and sets level, delay and EQ for each speaker automatically. 300W of amplification per speaker gives 110dB short-term output, with analog XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. GLM calibration needs the separately sold GLM kit, and there is no RCA input for consumer gear.
| Released | Apr 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 300W (150W woofer + 150W tweeter) |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D (365 x 237 x 223 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (±1.5dB), 38Hz - 22kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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