Bookshelf Speakers — Genelec 8380A

The 8380A is the flagship fully active bookshelf-classified loudspeaker within Genelec's professional catalogue, built with a sophisticated three-way amplification architecture combining Class D and Class AB topologies. The 8380A represents Genelec's most ambitious current statement in professional monitor engineering.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 29Hz to 43,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Internal amplification uses a sophisticated hybrid architecture - 500W Class D bass, 250W Class D midrange and 200W Class AB treble - a considered mixed-topology approach optimising each amplifier stage for its specific driver. At 81.0 x 48.0 x 42.0cm and 54kg, the 8380A represents Genelec's most substantial current professional-monitor commitment.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary dynamic performance reflecting the sophisticated hybrid Class D/Class AB amplification architecture, representing Genelec's absolute flagship-tier current professional engineering ambition.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the 8380A requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

Genelec's own 8361A sits below this flagship model at more moderate (though still considerable) scale, worth considering instead if the 8380A's extraordinary ambition exceeds what a specific room requires.