Genelec 8350 APM
Best professional monitors for critical audio production.
This professional studio monitor delivers exceptional audio clarity and power for critical listening environments. It features advanced room calibration technology to optimize sound reproduction in any space. Designed for precision, it offers a wide frequency response and high maximum sound pressure level, ensuring accurate monitoring for music production, mixing, and mastering. Its robust construction and versatile connectivity options make it a reliable choice for demanding audio professionals seeking uncompromising sound quality.
$1799.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
869
/ 10751
#869 in Speakers
Price vs Category Average
+23%
Above average
Speaker configuration
81
/ " Woofer, " metal dome tweeter
Who it's for
- Audio professionals demanding critical listening accuracy for mixing and mastering.
- Engineers and producers working in acoustically challenging or varied studio environments.
- Professional studios and individuals seeking a durable, long-term investment in audio monitoring.
Who should skip it
- Aspiring producers and home studio owners with limited financial resources.
- Users preferring plug-and-play simplicity without additional software or hardware setup.
- Listeners prioritizing a warm, colored, or less revealing sound for everyday music enjoyment.
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Precision
Flat frequency response ensures absolute transparency for critical mixing and mastering.
Room Calibration
Smart Active Monitor technology effortlessly adapts sound to any acoustic environment.
Build Integrity
Die-cast aluminium housing provides a rigid, resonance-free foundation for audio.
Output Power
High peak SPL handles demanding dynamic range without audible distortion.
Connectivity Versatility
Digital and analogue inputs integrate seamlessly into any professional studio workflow.
Low-End Extension
Bass reflex design delivers deep, controlled frequencies without needing a subwoofer.
Key Specs
Speaker configuration
8" Woofer, 1" metal dome tweeter
Amplifier output
200 W + 150 W
Maximum level
121 dB (peak per pair with music on at 1 m distance)
Frequency range
33 - 22000 Hz (- 6 dB)
Frequency response
38 - 20000 Hz (± 1.5 dB)
Bass reflex housing
Automatic on/off function
SAM (Smart Active Monitor) DSP system
Know before you buy
The SAM system uses built-in DSP to automatically calibrate the speaker to your specific room environment. This helps compensate for acoustic anomalies, ensuring a more accurate and neutral frequency response regardless of your studio's layout.
Yes, the 8350 APM features both analog XLR inputs and AES/EBU digital inputs. This allows you to maintain a high-quality digital signal path directly from your interface to the monitors.
Not necessarily. Each monitor comes with an integrated Iso-Pod, which is a rubber base designed to decouple the speaker from the surface it sits on. This effectively reduces vibration and allows you to tilt the monitor for optimal listening angles.
While the 8350 APM is powerful with an 8-inch woofer, its room calibration technology makes it adaptable to various spaces. However, ensure you have enough physical room for their 433 mm height and consider your listening distance to ensure the sound field integrates correctly.
Yes, the monitors are magnetically shielded, which prevents interference when placed near sensitive electronics or older equipment. This makes them a safe choice for studios with compact setups where gear is positioned in close proximity.
The speakers include an automatic signal detection function that monitors the input. If no audio signal is detected for a period of time, the monitors will enter a power-saving standby mode and wake up instantly once a signal is received.
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