2-Way Active Monitors
8000 Series Features and Benefits
"A monitoring loudspeaker shall reveal the truth about the program being monitored. It shall not add anything to nor remove or mask anything contained in the program. The monitoring system shall be neutral in its reproduction, and the effects of its operating environment shall be minimized."
In Genelec's quest for this ultimate goal, the new 8000 series represents the culmination of more than 25 years of experience. This page is dedicated to highlighting some of the improvements incorporated in the new two-way monitors.
The MDE™ Minimum Diffraction Enclosure
In order to improve frequency and power responses, Genelec have designed a highly innovative enclosure, featuring rounded edges and gently curved front and sides. In addition to unsurpassed frequency response, the minimized cabinet edge diffraction yields superb imaging qualities.
Advanced Genelec DCW™
The revolutionary DCW™ has been further enhanced to provide extremely accurate control of the speaker's directivity. This specially-shaped and very smooth surface is integrated with the enclosure and its area has been maximized to achieve an astoundingly flat on and off-axis frequency response. It provides a wide and consistent listening window, minimizes harmful early room reflections and other colorations associated with conventional designs.
Optimized die-cast aluminium structure
Genelec have developed a very stiff and sturdy, yet thin and light die-cast aluminium enclosure. The cabinet wall curvature has been designed for best rigidity-to-weight ratio and optimal damping to minimize wall resonances. This also maximizes the internal volume improving LF-efficiency. The extremely durable semi-matt finish and acoustically optimized metal grilles, allow for intensive handling without damaging the monitor.
High performance reflex port design
To increase the woofer's low frequency extension and SPL capacity, Genelec have designed an ingenious flow optimized reflex port. The long, curved tube maximizes airflow so deep bass can be reproduced without compression. The tube terminates with a wide flare, minimizing port noises and providing excellent bass articulation.
New low distortion drivers with sophisticated filtering technique
The new technology drivers were designed in every detail for minimized distortion, smooth response and reliability. The crossover filtering was carefully designed to complement each drive unit and to have a rapid and smooth transition between the drivers. Together with the MDE™ enclosure, these improvements mean improved resolution and less listening fatigue over the entire audio spectrum.
Versatile mounting features
The monitor can be optimally positioned with the new versatile mounting features. These consist of integrated rear support points for wall and floor stands plus a further 3/8" (8030A) or M10 (8040A, 8050A) thread for mounting at the bottom.
Iso-Pod™ Isolation Positioner/Decoupler as standard
Every Genelec 8000 series monitor comes with an Iso-Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decoupler™) as standard. The rubber based Iso-Pod™ has adjustable speaker tilt so that the acoustical axis can be pointed precisely towards the listener for best sound reproduction. The isolation feature prevents coloration caused by conduction of unwanted vibration to the mixing console or other mounting surface.
Genuine Genelec quality
The Genelec name stands for accuracy, exceptional reliability and consistency. For more than 25 years Genelec have pioneered groundbreaking solutions in active monitoring. The calibrated controls allow precise balancing of the response to differing acoustical conditions. Dedicated and matched very low distortion amplifiers, advanced driver protection and magnetic shielding are included as standard.
Design by Harri Koskinen
Creativity and functionality shine in the work of Harri Koskinen, a young Finnish designer, who has gained a worldwide reputation for his talent. He was the natural choice for the 8000 series to create a unique design, which complements the outstanding performance.