Following the footsteps of the 7000 series of LSE subwoofers, the 8000 series takes a new approach to enclosure design, driver technology, and active electronics, say Genelec. All three models utilize all aluminium, minimum diffraction enclosure (MDE) design, with large internal volumes, curved edges, and significant mechanical strength.
Ilpo Martikainen, MD of Genelec, commented: "Genelec changes models only when real performance improvements can be achieved. The design brief for the new 8000 series called for a reduction in various linear and non-linear distortions. After careful analysis of what improvements were technically and economically feasible, our engineering department devoted more than two years to achieving them all. As a result, the 8000 series probably offers the finest professional monitoring systems available today."
The 8030A, the smallest of the series, features a 5" bass driver along with a 0.75" tweeter loaded into a new advanced Genelec Directivity Controlled Waveguide (DCW). The free field frequency response is 55 - 21kHz. Peak SPL per pair is 108dB driven by a pair of 40W amplifiers.
The intermediate sized 8040A, incorporates a newly designed 6.5" woofer and a 0.75" tweeter also set into the advanced Genelec DCW. The free-field frequency response is 45 -21kHz. Peak SPL per pair is 115dB achieved utilizing 90W amplifiers for each driver.
The 8050A is the largest model. Like its predecessor, the 1031A, it uses a new proprietary 8" bass driver and a 1" tweeter also set into the Advanced DCW. The 8050A will produce peak SPLs of 120dB with a free-field frequency response of 35 -21kHz. Bass and treble amplification is 150 and 120W respectively.
Each 8000 monitor system incorporates the unique Genelec Iso-Pod, Isolation - Positioner Decoupler. The Iso-Pod is a mounting stand, which allows the system to perform in either the vertical or horizontal position. It also means the acoustic axis of the monitor can be aimed at the listener, while remaining acoustically mechanically decoupled from the surface it is resting on. In addition to the new rounded enclosure design and driver selection, the 8040 and 8050 models also feature new crossover filters and room response controls. A desk-top (console) bass control has been added along with the customary Genelec bass tilt, bass roll-off, and treble tilt controls. All 8000 systems are magnetically shielded for use in environments where video monitors are in close proximity.
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
