Genelec 8341A SAM™ Studio Monitor Review

[Pearljam5000]

 

[Wiredforsound]

@Wiredforsound : Indeed, why should Amir change his process ? He has tested three of the four models among The Ones series -the 8341, 8351 B and 8361- using basically the same tests, giving very good results for these three models. That's definitely consistency. Can you precise what you ask for more ?

Not what I said.
His process is great, not saying otherwise.
It is evident that the tests took him by surprise.
Except for the volume limitations.
Where these his first for this line of Genelec?
Seems to be, to me, reading his review.

 

[Tovarich007]

What do you mean by "it's evident that the test took him by surprise " ? Which test, and which surprise ? Sincerely sorry but I still don't understand what's your issue with this tests.
The first Gen. The Ones reviewed on ASR was the 8341, the smallest of the three tested.
You can check the history of the numerous Genelec reviewed in ASR in the review index.

 

[kma100]

Perhaps @Wiredforsound is thinking that some of the *subjective* assessment might have changed? Or if objective, then Amir learned something new since the initial measurements, and remeasuring might lead to a different result. Or not. Just my guess.

 

[Wiredforsound]

Perhaps @Wiredforsound is thinking that some of the *subjective* assessment might have changed? Or if objective, then Amir learned something new since the initial measurements, and remeasuring might lead to a different result. Or not. Just my guess.

This right here.
Bias of unfamiliarity, subjective.
Measurements objective told the truth, leading to in my opinion, a surprise, due to the subjective bias, it's look.

Thank you

 

[srrxr71]

Okay now I get it. I can easily 107dB from 1 meter so I have to wonder what sort of SPL issues he had.

Okay I won’t say easily. That’s about the limit where I sit around 107dB.

 

[Wiredforsound]

107 db. With subwoofer and EQ?

 

[srrxr71]

107 db. With subwoofer and EQ?

Yes sorry I forget about the subs. Without the subs I think they would be quite a bit less also I add a generous +5dB slope to the base.

 

[Halbknapp]

One thing I never saw mentioned is that the 8341 has quite some level of distortion of higher order that rings the 800hz Resonance that seems to come from the woofer (slot?). So while the mid plays the 800hz fine any fraction of it (1/3, 1/4, 1/5.... Up to very high orders! ) will give a rather long ringing sound from the woofer slots. I guess that is what some people hear. It's just not as apparent when only showing 2nd and 3rd harmonics in a diagram and usually 5th, 7th and 9th harmonics are nowhere as pronounced as in this speaker. Is it a big deal? I can't tell subjectively on mine.