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Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black)

  • Price: $487.00
  • B&H # GE8020BPM
  • Mfr# 8020BPM

Product Highlights

  • Die-Cast Aluminum Enclosure
  • Directivity Control Waveguide
  • Dual 20W Amplifiers
  • 4" Woofer
  • 0.75" Tweeter
  • Volume and Tone Controls
  • Iso-Pod Base
 

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The 8020B from Genelec is an ultra-compact nearfield monitor that's perfect for use in a home, mobile, or project studio. A 4" woofer and a 0.75" tweeter provide a wide frequency response of 66Hz to 20kHz. Power is supplied by a pair of 20W amplifiers to ensure that the proper amount of power is supplied to each speaker component.

The die-cast Minimum Diffraction Enclosure is designed for large volume output and excellent imaging. A Directivity Control Waveguide is incorporated for a smooth response both on and off-axis. The bass reflex port provides perfectly articulated bass. The included Iso-Pod keeps the monitor stable on a table or desk, and helps to reduce audio reflections and vibrations. For convenient control, the front panel has a volume control knob, while the back panel offers tone controls and threads for easy ceiling or wall mounting.

Extremely compact active nearfield monitor
Die-cast aluminum Minimum Diffraction Enclosure provides high volume and excellent imaging
Directivity Control Waveguide creates a smooth response both on and off-axis
Long, curved bass reflex port for articulated bass
4" woofer and 0.75" tweeter for a wide frequency response
Powered by a pair of 20W amplifiers
Iso-Pod lifts the cabinet off of your table or desk to minimize vibrations and reflections, and also allows you to adjust speaker tilt
Front-panel volume control for quick adjustments
Rear-panel tone controls allow you to match the monitor's sound to your environment
XLR input for wide compatibility
Threaded mounts for easy ceiling or wall installation
Can be combined with the 7050B subwoofer (sold separately) for additional bass
Low Frequency Driver 4" (105mm) Woofer
High Frequency Driver 0.75" (19mm) Metal Dome Tweeter
LF Amplifier 20W
HF Amplifier 20W
Crossover 3kHz
Frequency Range 66Hz - 20kHz
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 95dB
Connectors 1 x XLR Input
1 x Power Input
Input Impedance 10 kOhms
Controls and Indicators 1 x Volume Control Knob (Front)
1 x Treble Tilt Control
1 x Bass Tilt Control
1 x Bass Roll-Off Control
1 x Power Switch
Shielded Yes
Power Supply (AC) 120V only
Dimensions (HxWxD) 9.5 x 6 x 5.6" (242 x 151 x 142mm) (Includes Iso-Pod)
Weight 8.1 lbs (3.7kg)
Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black)
  • Power Cord
  • Iso-Pod Stand
  • User Manual
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    Genelec8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black)
     
    4.7

    (based on 3 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Compact (3)
    • Good audio (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

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        Reviewed by 3 customers

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        5.0

        Great sound for it size

        By TV station engineer

        from San Juan, PR

        About Me Experienced

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

            We are using this speaker in a TV station for surround sound monitring.

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            (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Nice monitors, but...

            By Eddy

            from SF

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Compact
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Limited Functions

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Home Studio
            • Mobile DJ

            Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

            These monitors sound very good for how small they are. The sounds they produce are crystal clear and they have very nice imagining. The only thing I don't like about them is the bass, or rather, lack of it. If you want to use the 8020B as your primary monitors, you would need to get a sub (ie. 7050B). And it is precisely because of this I eventually returned them and got a pair of Klein + Hummel O 110 instead.

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            There's a reason these are popular

            By LI Editor

            from Long Island, New York

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Compact
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Avid edit room

              Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

              These cost more than I'd like to spend, but they sound great and how often do you buy speakers? I use these in my edit room. I am very happy with this purchase.

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              REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

              by PowerReviews
              Genelec8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black)
               
              4.7

              (based on 3 reviews)

              Ratings Distribution

              • 5 Stars

                 

                (2)

              • 4 Stars

                 

                (1)

              • 3 Stars

                 

                (0)

              • 2 Stars

                 

                (0)

              • 1 Stars

                 

                (0)

              100%

              of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

              Pros

              • Compact (3)
              • Good audio (3)

              Cons

                Best Uses

                    • Reviewer Profile:
                    • Experienced (3)

                  Reviewed by 3 customers

                  Sort by

                  Displaying reviews 1-3

                  Back to top

                   
                  5.0

                  Great sound for it size

                  By TV station engineer

                  from San Juan, PR

                  About Me Experienced

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Sound
                  • Compact
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

                      We are using this speaker in a TV station for surround sound monitring.

                      Share this review

                      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Nice monitors, but...

                      By Eddy

                      from SF

                      About Me Experienced

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clear Sound
                      • Compact
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                      • Limited Functions

                      Best Uses

                      • Amateur Recording
                      • Home Studio
                      • Mobile DJ

                      Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

                      These monitors sound very good for how small they are. The sounds they produce are crystal clear and they have very nice imagining. The only thing I don't like about them is the bass, or rather, lack of it. If you want to use the 8020B as your primary monitors, you would need to get a sub (ie. 7050B). And it is precisely because of this I eventually returned them and got a pair of Klein + Hummel O 110 instead.

                      Share this review

                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      There's a reason these are popular

                      By LI Editor

                      from Long Island, New York

                      About Me Experienced

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clear Sound
                      • Compact
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Avid edit room

                        Comments about Genelec 8020B 4" Active 2-Way Nearfield Monitor (Black):

                        These cost more than I'd like to spend, but they sound great and how often do you buy speakers? I use these in my edit room. I am very happy with this purchase.

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