Bookshelf Speakers — Genelec 8050B

The 8050B is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Genelec, sitting toward the larger end of the brand's compact monitor catalogue with substantial internal amplification. The 8050B brings Genelec's professional monitoring engineering to a considerably more capable compact active format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 32Hz to 25,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, a deep low-frequency reach for a compact monitor. Internal amplification delivers a substantial 2 x 150W plus 120W configuration. At 45.2 x 28.6 x 27.8cm and 14.4kg, the 8050B represents a considerably more substantial commitment than Genelec's smaller compact monitors.

Sound and use context

Expect extended bass reach and substantial dynamic headroom reflecting the deep 32Hz reach combined with the considerable internal amplification, suited to more demanding professional monitoring applications than Genelec's smaller models can accommodate.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the 8050B requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component, mixing console or preamplifier with line-level output.

Alternatives

Genelec's own 8020D and smaller models sit below this in scale and power, while the 6040R offers a slender floorstanding-adjacent alternative.