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Genelec 8040B 6.5" 2-Way 180W Active Studio Monitor (Single, Producer Finish)

BH #GE8040BPM • MFR #8040BPM
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Genelec 8040B 6.5" 2-Way 180W Active Studio Monitor (Single, Producer Finish)
Key Features
  • 6.5" Woofer, 3/4" Metal-Dome Tweeter
  • 90W LF Amplifier, 90W HF Amplifier
  • Proprietary Waveguide
  • Bass Reflex Port
Styled in a producer finish, the Genelec 8040B is a single 2-way active studio monitor designed to provide accurate mix referencing for audio engineers, musicians, and producers in project studios, small to medium-sized control rooms, broadcast trucks, or mobile setups. It features a 90W amp driving a 6.5” woofer and a 90W amp pushing a 3/4” metal-dome tweeter, producing a frequency response of 45 Hz to 21 kHz.
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Genelec 8040B Overview

Styled in a producer finish, the Genelec 8040B is a single 2-way active studio monitor designed to provide accurate mix referencing for audio engineers, musicians, and producers in project studios, small to medium-sized control rooms, broadcast trucks, or mobile setups. It features a 90W amp driving a 6.5” woofer and a 90W amp pushing a 3/4” metal-dome tweeter, producing a frequency response of 45 Hz to 21 kHz.

A proprietary waveguide enhances imaging, while the bass reflex port extends the low-frequency response. The aluminum enclosure is shaped to minimize diffraction. It supports a balanced input via an XLR 3-pin connector. Room compensation options include high- and low-frequency adjustments. There is a selectable power-saving mode that enables automatic power up/down via a signal-sensing circuit.

The 8040B offers multiple mounting options including threaded holes for compatibility with OmniMount and K&M brackets, and an Iso-Pod isolation stand.

  • 6.5" woofer and 3/4" metal-dome tweeter
  • 90W LF amplifier, 90W HF amplifier
  • 45 Hz to 21 kHz frequency response (-3 dB), 48 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response (± 2 dB) 
  • Proprietary waveguide utilizes DCW (Directivity Control Waveguide) technology for improved imaging and a wider listening area
  • Bass reflex port provides extended low-frequency response
  • Room compensation controls include high- and low-frequency adjustments
  • Low-diffraction aluminum enclosure utilizes MDE (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure) technology
  • Balanced XLR 3-pin input and input level control
  • ISS (Intelligent Signal Sensing) automatic power-saving mode
  • Multiple mounting options: Iso-Pod and threaded holes that are compatible with OmniMount and K&M brackets
  • Includes Iso-Pod isolation stand for vibration decoupling

Genelec 8040B Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Total Power Output
180 W
Tweeter
1x 0.75" / 19 mm Metal Dome
Woofer
1x 6.5" / 16.5 cm Cone
Frequency Range
45 Hz to 21 kHz (-3 dB)
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
Wireless
No
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 2-Way
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex/Ported, Shielded
Total Power Output
180 W
Drivers
Tweeter
1x 0.75" / 19 mm Metal Dome
Woofer
1x 6.5" / 16.5 cm Cone
Amplifiers
HF: 90 W
LF: 90 W
Performance
Frequency Range
45 Hz to 21 kHz (-3 dB)
Frequency Response
48 Hz to 20 kHz ± 2 dB
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
115 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
0.05%
Analog Input Sensitivity/Gain
+6 to -6 dBu (Continuously Variable)
Self-Generated Noise
Less Than 10 dBA (at 3.28' / 1 m)
Signal Processing
EQ
1x HF Tilt: -4 to +2 dB at 15 kHz
1x LF Tilt: -6 to 0 dB at 100 Hz (2 dB Increments)
1x LF Shelf: -6 to 0 dB at 45 Hz (2 dB Increments)
Crossover Frequency
3 kHz
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Input (10 Kilohms)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Network I/O
No
USB
No
Wireless
No
Power
AC Input Power
100 to 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
0.5 W (Standby)
10 W (Idle)
110 W (Maximum)
Physical
Color
Producer Gray
Monitor Orientation
Vertical
Enclosure Material
Aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D)
9.3 x 14.4 x 8.8" / 237 x 365 x 223 mm
Weight
20.7 lb / 9.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
23.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
17.2 x 11.9 x 11.8"

Genelec 8040B Reviews

sonic bliss

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-30

they arrived, I put them on monitor stands, angled them at my head, left the factory-default settings, put on AJA by Steely Dan and wow. I mean, wow. my only regret is I didn't spring for them sooner. sonic bliss. And BH. What can i say? Best in the biz.

Awesome range and accuracy; built like a tank

By Lou
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-09-18

Perhaps shameful, but I don't use these to monitor. I just wanted something for a second (desktop) system that would be good enough for me to give up head phones for general listening, and keep me from a frustrating return. I considered these for several months before making the deal at B&H. Maybe overkill, but I'm a former musician, and I know correct timbre, distortion effects, etc., and that's what I expect from playback. I've had these for six months. I run them with the desktop bass roll-off, and I have no complaints; only praise. The detail, accuracy and lack of fatigue means they get a lot of use. I just upgraded my DAC, and I can say that these monitors, like any real transducer, are very responsive to better source electronics. The driver grilles are a necessity, IMO, and contributed to my decision to go with Genelec over Focal, or the Gene 040's, as did the auto-off feature. This is just a great product, and, like most great products, comes at a commensorate price. Still considering a sub option, as a sub always enlarges the apparent sound field of a near field, or any smaller-driver speaker system, in a (usually) spectacular fashion. I can't imagine anyone not being satisfied with the designed capabilities of this monitor.

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Will these do OK at a distance of 3 to 4 meters ...

Will these do OK at a distance of 3 to 4 meters from the speakers? Want to use it in a medium size bedroom.
Asked by: Shashank
Thanks. That page doesn’t speak about the distance between speakers and listener — just between speakers and walls, and angles among all the three. For this price the info should be more accurate: at what distance from the speakers does the quality fall off? There are reviewers who say they attach these speakers to TVs in their living rooms. Are they in such tiny rooms that their TV is 2 meters away from them? I doubt it. This is the info I need: would 4 meters be too much for these speakers costing thousands? 5 meters? What’s the number?
Answered by: Shashank
Date published: 2020-02-18

question

The price is for two monitors?
Asked by: Adir D.
Genelecs are always priced singly; multiply the price by two if you want a pair. If you've never heard Genelec monitors, then you probably will think they're overpriced. But if you have discerning ears, and you do an A-B comparison between any Genelec and any other monitor of equivalent size, you will immediately hear the difference...and it's not subtle; it's not merely obvious, it's startling. Put another way, if you CAN'T hear the difference, you don't need to be spending money on Genelecs. Buy something cheaper. But if you want the best audio monitors in the world, nothing else even comes close.
Answered by: Pete
Date published: 2019-10-12

question

Which do you recommend 8240APM or 8040BPM? ( I'm not mixing engineer. It's for my own project from composing to mastering by myself.?
Asked by: Anonymous
the genelec 8040b i bought a pair and it was the best decision of my whole life the sound is flat but is the real sound obviously you need to start to fix your room with auralex and accoustic things
Answered by: manuel g.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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