Bookshelf Speakers — Barefoot Sound FOOTPRINT 2 Gen 2

The FOOTPRINT 2 Gen 2 is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Barefoot Sound, sitting below the FOOTPRINT 01 with somewhat more modest internal amplification and a considerably more compact chassis. The FOOTPRINT 2 Gen 2 brings Barefoot's professionally validated engineering to a compact active loudspeaker format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans an exceptionally wide 38Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Internal amplification delivers a substantial 410W - considerably less than the FOOTPRINT 01's 710W. At 34.4 x 23.2 x 31.6cm and 15.8kg, the FOOTPRINT 2 Gen 2 maintains a considerably more compact and accessible footprint than the FOOTPRINT 01.

Sound and use context

Expect the accurate, professionally validated character Barefoot's broader studio-monitor catalogue is celebrated for among recording and mixing engineers, with the substantial 410W internal amplification providing capable dynamic performance in a more accessible chassis.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the FOOTPRINT 2 Gen 2 requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component, audio interface or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

Barefoot's own flagship FOOTPRINT 01 offers a considerably more powerful alternative for buyers wanting Barefoot's absolute current flagship engineering.