The Altitude 16 that @amirm is currently reviewingI did something similar with GLM + Dirac and it worked. What Trinnov processor are you using?
The Altitude 16 that @amirm is currently reviewingI did something similar with GLM + Dirac and it worked. What Trinnov processor are you using?
The Altitude 16 that @amirm is currently reviewing
S360A vertical higher directivity of the elliptical waveguide can be an advantage for large listening distances and/or not treated rooms, 8361A is more a midfield studio monitor and S360A more a problemsolver for typical living rooms and home theatres.
S360 designed for theatre or ambient sound reproduction, not for near-mid field stereo setup.
Thinking about it more, I'm thinking the vertical orientation works best if you're using the complimentary mode(like the did in the webinar), as that's what gives you the most spread out woofers to best simulate "multisub". Actually 8361 might be even better for that mode, as it's top woofer is even higher up in space. 8361 also matches the W371 baffle better in vertical mode.
8351b(horizontal) should be best for those using the directive modes, to achieve the most constant directivity(similar to Kii 3/BXT). Maybe it could work vertically too if those modes aren't limited to 300Hz crossover(but it seems like they are).
Lol why would they even use animal products in a studio monitor?Good news for those of us who are compassionate vegans:
"Apologies for taking so long to answer.
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Our 8000-series uses recycled aluminium + synthetic material as a damper
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Also please our Sustainability & Quality web page: https://www.genelec.com/sustainability-quality
Hope this help in your decision.
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How nice to now have a choice to make between 8351B or 8361A, happy me!
P.S. But wait, some claim 8361A does not perform as well as 8351B, is that evidence based and audible?
Lol why would they even use animal products in a studio monitor?
P.S. But wait, some claim 8361A does not perform as well as 8351B, is that evidence based and audible?
Lol why would they even use animal products in a studio monitor?
Yes, but it's marginal. The 8351B is slightly smoother off axis and flatter on. The 8361A controls directivity slightly lower. The difference would no doubt be tough to hear.
The bigger differences are size/weight, cost, and woofer power. The 8361A will play about 5dB louder in low frequencies(<320hz). This is less important if you use subs, but it's really up to you.
Try Thomann (not sure if they have the best price)Thanks. Cost difference isn't hudge. My living room is already stuffed. I have to forget about the hudge subs for at least a year and stick will place the Ones onto bookshelves for now. So, probably the 8361A. don't know how to find the best deal in Europe though...
Try Thomann (not sure if they have the best price)
P.S. But wait, some claim 8361A does not perform as well as 8351B, is that evidence based and audible?
I’ve bought my two Gens pairs (8351B and 8330A) from Global Audio Store in France. They usually have a 5% discount. Their support team has been great IME.Thanks. Cost difference isn't hudge. My living room is already stuffed. I have to forget about the hudge subs for at least a year and stick will place the Ones onto bookshelves for now. So, probably the 8361A. don't know how to find the best deal in Europe though...
Same here, to trigger the red light I’m at ear bleeding levels...It doesn't measure quite as smooth on/of axis, but the difference is really small. No idea how audible it is. Probably not very.
Crossed to subs, I never see the red lights of despair, so the 8351b is better in my situation. If I was consistently seeing the red lights, the 8361 would no doubt be the better speaker.
I'll list its 3 unique reasons (compared to Dirac) as it applies to my use case (as a reviewer):Nice, I was looking at that unit, but just don't know if I wanna pay that much for a processor. Have you tried Dirac? If so I'd be curious on how you think Trinnov compares.
For some strange reason, they can't provide the Ones anymore. Perhaps something about Genelec reducing the number of French dealers, I didn't undertsand the reason and they have absolutely no idea if the Ones will come back on their list. Instead, they proposed the 8050, which seems to be a very good speaker too, much cheaper and with deeper base but without SAM or even coax. Amir did an interesting review with the 8050 (lacked power in his opinion, and has a dip that may need eq, but a very well behaved speaker too).I’ve bought my two Gens pairs (8351B and 8330A) from Global Audio Store in France. They usually have a 5% discount. Their support team has been great IME.
I’d still try to get a SAM if you can. I went from 8030C to 8330A in my office setup and having room correction is big in an untreated room like mine.For some strange reason, they can't provide the Ones anymore. Perhaps something about Genelec reducing the number of French dealers, I didn't undertsand the reason and they have absolutely no idea if the Ones will come back on their list. Instead, they proposed the 8050, which seems to be a very good speaker too, much cheaper and with deeper base but without SAM or even coax. Amir did an interesting review with the 8050 (lacked power in his opinion, and has a dip that may need eq, but a very well behaved speaker too).