The Genelec 8381A is rated 4.9/5 for sound quality, #1 of 15 Large Size Powered Floorstanding 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
#1 Genelec 8381A: $64,000 per pair B&H Photo Video $64,000 eBay
Same family: the Genelec 8331A (smallest bookshelf, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8341A (bookshelf, rated 4.8/5), the Genelec 8351B (bookshelf, rated 4.8/5) and the Genelec 8361A (largest bookshelf, rated 4.8/5). See every Genelec 8351 and The Ones generation.
Pros: A giant flagship studio main monitor with full range bass and enormous output, so it needs no subwoofer, plus room calibration. A flagship active main monitor specified at ±1.5dB from 20Hz to 35kHz and 126dB output, so it needs no subwoofer. Each speaker combines three 15” woofers, four 5” midrange drivers and a coaxial 5” midrange with 1” tweeter, driven by 5,426W of Class D amplification. GLM room calibration, analog XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs are included.
Cons: Only listening reviews have been published, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Each speaker is 1.46m tall and weighs 162kg, and the amplifiers live in a separate 3U rack, so it only suits a large dedicated room.
Is the Genelec 8381A right for you?
Skip it if
- you want to stream from a phone without an adapter: it has no Bluetooth.
- you need to move it often (162 kg each).
| Released | May 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 5426W Class D (external 3U rack amplifiers) |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 57.4”H x 19.7”W x 27.3”D (1458 x 500 x 694 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 15” (380mm) woofers, 4x 5” (125mm) midrange, 5” (125mm) coaxial midrange with 1” (25mm) coaxial tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 35kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 357.1 lbs (162 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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