Bookshelf Speakers — Genelec 8341A

The 8341A is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Genelec, sitting above the 8340A within the brand's well-regarded 8-series with a sophisticated three-way amplification architecture and exceptionally wide bandwidth. The 8341A brings Genelec's most accomplished current 8-series engineering to a compact active format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 38Hz to 37,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, an exceptionally wide bandwidth extending considerably wider in treble than the 8340A. Internal amplification uses an elaborate three-way configuration totalling 250W plus 150W plus 150W - a substantial combined figure. At 37.0 x 23.7 x 24.3cm and 9.8kg, the 8341A represents a meaningful step up in scale and amplification from the 8340A.

Sound and use context

Expect accurate, professionally validated performance reflecting Genelec's broader studio-monitor engineering heritage, with the exceptionally wide 37kHz treble extension and elaborate three-way amplification providing genuine additional capability over the two-way 8340A.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the 8341A requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

Genelec's own 8340A offers a more accessible two-way alternative within the same broader 8-series catalogue.