Genelec Owners Lounge and Discussion

[sashimifiend69]

That's not refuting my point. The 7360 will bottleneck the 8361a. Period.

That you listen below that level is good for you but why get the 8361a then if you don't need the volume?

That's a mismatched monitor and subwoofer. Glad it works for you though.

It absolutely does refute your point because everyone lives in a home and everyone has whatever sized room that they listen in. So how could someone ever reach a bottleneck in a smaller room? You’re never going to.

And about why I got 8361s…

Because there’s more to speakers than SPL? Bigger monitors means more directivity, more room filling sound. Bigger speakers sound incredible at lower volumes. Comparing monitors to subs is apples to oranges.

You seem fixated on SPL. I assure you there’s many other variables when it comes to audio.

 

[sashimifiend69]

That's not refuting my point. The 7360 will bottleneck the 8361a. Period.

That you listen below that level is good for you but why get the 8361a then if you don't need the volume?

That's a mismatched monitor and subwoofer. Glad it works for you though.

And calling this a mismatch is absurd. The monitors definitely don’t dig as deep as the 7360. The sub does things the 8361s cannot. It seems as if you have an overly simplistic view audio in general as well as a petty, passive aggressive streak. You must be a blast at parties.

 

[Mort]

And also, it appears Genelec is indeed quite a proponent of multiple subs as well:

But not two smaller ones which is what I said in the first place.

I think it's you that might have a simplistic view of audio. Very clever personal attack too.

 

[sashimifiend69]

But not two smaller ones which is what I said in the first place.

I think it's you that might have a simplistic view of audio. Nice personal attack too.

There’s no real reason for you to basically call my experience wrong, other than your petty passive aggressiveness. I can’t imagine telling someone on such a forum that their experience is invalid and they have a mismatched system and then also be so sure about it that you really refuse to even try to understand what that person is saying. Truly douchey behavior.

 

[Mort]

You might not last long here.

 

[sashimifiend69]

You might not last long here.

what a freaking weird comment

 

[AudioJester]

By the way, Genelec themselves posted somewhere on here a while ago about subs for the 8361. Basically strongly advocated 2 subs colocated with the Ones rather than a single larger sub.

Apologies, I cant even remember which thread it was in. @Pearljam5000 may know?

 

[Mort]

Yes you're making the same mistake though. We all know two larger subs are better.

They do not recommend two smaller subs in place of one larger appropriate one..

I have that in writing from support.

 

[patoulol]

It's a function of the room's modes

 

[sashimifiend69]

It's a function of the room's modes

Seems pretty obvious to me

 

[Adi777]

What woofers do the Genelec 1235, 1236A and the latest 8381A use? I ask about brand.

 

[Adi777]

Basically strongly advocated 2 subs colocated with the Ones rather than a single larger sub.

It's look like Genelec knows the acoustics of someone's room, but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[AudioJester]

Yes you're making the same mistake though. We all know two larger subs are better.

They do not recommend two smaller subs in place of one larger appropriate one..

I have that in writing from support.

Lol, i think they tell people what they want to hear, they advised me to get 2 smaller subs

 

[Mort]

Lol, i think they tell people what they want to hear, they advised me to get 2 smaller subs

For which mains?
There is this too.

 

[sashimifiend69]

Yes Mort, audio systems are totally a one size fits all thing. Configuration is 100% standardized regardless of application. You make perfect logical sense. How could I be so stupid as to think a room and its layout and configuration could possibly alter equipment requirements? Silly me. If Genelec says it, we must abandon all critical and rational thought and spend more money on more Genelec gear. Only after engaging in more capitalism will my system sound better.

 

[Behrelec 37]

This has nothing to do with capitalism. You don't have to buy Genelec speakers; they are mainly designed for professional use, but there are people who want the highest possible sound quality that the manufacturer can deliver without breaking the laws of physics.
I can say that even the youngest guy who is just getting into hi-fi will find this manufacturer to be a real gem for his hi-fi experience for a long time to come, regardless of the size of the speakers.

The sound is basically the same in the smaller and larger models, but if you have larger models, you have more opportunities to experience unique, longer-lasting pleasures with higher sound pressure levels and larger sound images without compromising on quality. The emotional feeling ALWAYS increases! The wider the smile as the collection grows when the system is assembled from high-quality Genelec speakers, even though the older models sound just fine and can be purchased second-hand at a reasonable price.
I myself bought a used subwoofer a short while ago, and it's enough for me.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Yes Mort, audio systems are totally a one size fits all thing. Configuration is 100% standardized regardless of application. You make perfect logical sense. How could I be so stupid as to think a room and its layout and configuration could possibly alter equipment requirements? Silly me. If Genelec says it, we must abandon all critical and rational thought and spend more money on more Genelec gear. Only after engaging in more capitalism will my system sound better.

Is that sarcasm?

 

[AudioJester]

For which mains?
There is this too.

8361a. I find with room gain I have enough bass for my room and listening habits and did not end up with any subs yet. After auditioning with a 7380 and comparing to the w371 - I really want the w371!

 

[sashimifiend69]

Is that sarcasm?

If you have to ask that question….

 

[Mort]

I'd really like to get a pair of used 8341a's to replace the 8330's. I can get the 8431a's on the same mount. It's paired with an 7360a subwoofer and using GLM SAM.

8341a new are $6700, too much for the small upgrade but I'm in the lookout for used. This opens into a large room and I could use a little more SPL and I think the vertical directivity will be better.