Genelec 8361A Review (Powered Monitor)

[staticV3]

- How many cables each speaker need for 2 channel setup?

Each speaker needs power and data, so two cables per speaker.

How many cables each speaker need for 5.1 or 7.1 setup?

Each speaker needs power and data, so two cables per speaker.

- Is it OK to plug all speakers into one 20A outlet with 240V?

Peak current draw per speaker is 2.5A at 240V (=600W).

 

[dj94030]

Yes but 3 cables if you want(must!) use glm.

 

[PatriceA]

2.0 set up, digital input
Speaker 1

• AES In
• AES Out (to speaker 2)
• AC In
• Ethernet In
• Ethernet out (to speaker 2)

Speaker 2

• AES In
• AC In
• Ethernet In

 

[Jim1290]

@staticV3, @dj94030, Thank you very much for your time.
@PatriceA, Thank you very much for the detailed info.

Perhaps I need to make an extra outlet for HT setup in the living room.

 

[Dgob]

I noticed that the Genelec stand for these monitors is designed specifically for their attributes, and so I redesigned the top plate on my bespoke speaker stands to mirror that official design. The main driving force behind this decision was that I noticed that their top plate (with its "X" shaped form) avoids interfering with the down-firing bass driver. The adjoined locating poles also promised greater solidity, security and integration with the stands.

The results are very impressive with cleaner, more detailed and deeper bass being the most striking outcome. Highly recommended!!

 

[Ricku]

How long did everyone wait for their orders to be fulfilled? I ordered mine in early May from my local dealer here in Singapore and I was just told that they don’t have an ETA yet. It’s an excruciating wait.

 

[JustJones]

How long did everyone wait for their orders to be fulfilled? I ordered mine in early May from my local dealer here in Singapore and I was just told that they don’t have an ETA yet. It’s an excruciating wait.

Did you order white, black or custom color? I could get them in gray in a couple of days.

 

[Ricku]

I ordered them in white. Custom colours are an option?

 

[JustJones]

I ordered them in white. Custom colours are an option?

I'm not sure if the 8361a can be gotten in custom colors but some genelec models can. It takes 2 - 4 weeks to get them in white at least that's what I've been told by local dealer.

 

[sleepy.sock]

My white ones took about 3 months. I guess it just depends on current demand as they are made to order.

 

[Ricku]

I just found out they’ve been shipped and are on their way to Singapore! I’m guessing due to the size and weight they’re being freighted here - I’ve been told to expect a couple of weeks by my local dealer.

In other news, I contacted Genelec about how I could possibly go about getting them custom painted. They said my local distributor should be able to dismantle them for me at which point I can take the shell to get painted somewhere.

I’m half tempted to take them to a really cool artist here in Singapore who can custom paint them. I’ve used her before and I think she could do something amazing which represents all my favourite hobbies etc. This is a piece I commissioned from her previously and I think doing something like this on the speaker would be really striking and unique to myself.

Provided the speaker is dismantled and it’s just the shell - do you think there’s anything I’d need to be mindful of having it painted - or would it be pretty safe?

I’m assuming as Genelec are the ones who suggested I have the distributor take them apart that it means my warranty would still remain intact - I’d need to confirm this though. If it voided the warranty, there’s no way I would consider doing it.

 

[sleepy.sock]

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I just found out they’ve been shipped and are on their way to Singapore! I’m guessing due to the size and weight they’re being freighted here - I’ve been told to expect a couple of weeks by my local dealer.

In other news, I contacted Genelec about how I could possibly go about getting them custom painted. They said my local distributor should be able to dismantle them for me at which point I can take the shell to get painted somewhere.

I’m half tempted to take them to a really cool artist here in Singapore who can custom paint them. I’ve used her before and I think she could do something amazing which represents all my favourite hobbies etc. This is a piece I commissioned from her previously and I think doing something like this on the speaker would be really striking and unique to myself.

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Provided the speaker is dismantled and it’s just the shell - do you think there’s anything I’d need to be mindful of having it painted - or would it be pretty safe?

I’m assuming as Genelec are the ones who suggested I have the distributor take them apart that it means my warranty would still remain intact - I’d need to confirm this though. If it voided the warranty, there’s no way I would consider doing it.

One thing to bear in mind is that they are a very rough, knobbly texture. This surprised me when I first saw them. One thing I’d personally like from Genelec speakers is if they left them polishing a bit longer to have a smoother finish. It’s very industrial (think, piece of rough hewn hardware you might see in a factory).

I’d imagine that painting it with a design other than a single colour or fade is going to be challenging.

I would not let anyone except the authorised Genelec repair centre open it up. Check that your distributor is also a repair centre with experienced engineers and not just a sales and distribution outfit.

 

[Olius]

The unpainted Genelec models (which they call RAW) that are just the bare aluminium are quite a bit smoother than the painted ones, so it seems the standard grey paint they use is what adds the roughness. Unfortunately the 8361 is not offered in RAW as far as I know.

I have also seen models with custom paint jobs from Genelec that are actually smooth and glossy, so it's probably possible, you just have to ask.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Love the special colors

 

[Ricku]

Those blue ones look brilliant. Well, I heard back from my local dealer about whether Genelec could custom colour them for me - unfortunately not.. but because they've been shipped and I'm due to receive them this Thursday and I've got a GLM coming too!

So, any tips or anything I should be watching out for / doing?

 

[dj94030]

Dont drop them face down.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Those blue ones look brilliant. Well, I heard back from my local dealer about whether Genelec could custom colour them for me - unfortunately not.. but because they've been shipped and I'm due to receive them this Thursday and I've got a GLM coming too!

So, any tips or anything I should be watching out for / doing?

Don't play low quality recordings

 

[KaLam1ty]

The jokes aside, some actual advice to review: https://www.genelec.com/monitor-placement
Also, Genelec's Youtube channel has recent overviews of the latest GLM iteration and Marcel's webinars on the matter.

Really consider where you're going to place them (and your current and future furniture arrangement). Because they're a pain to move later.

 

[AudioJester]

Is it better to use GLM or use convolution filters / PEQ in roon, or use both - to correct below transition.

Anyone use 8631 in a corner type placement - looking 2-3m listening distance.

 

[srrxr71]

Interesting with the headrest. Thank you.

So I set up my 8341s in my office room with 2x7360. That room has an office chair with no headrest. That really does change things. No mid bass lulls.