Best Genelec Active Nearfield Monitors 2026
Premium Genelec active nearfield monitors - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8331 AM
by
Genelec
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for mix translation
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Genelec 8331 AMActive 3-Way Studio MonitorEquipped with: 2 Oval woofers 5.13" x 2.13" and coax mid-tweeters...
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 502407
$2,386
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Genelec 8330 APM Stand Bundle
by
Genelec
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Excellent for mix translation
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Expensive professional models
Genelec 8330 APM Stand Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Genelec 8330 APM*2-Way Active Studio Monitor*Frequency...
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 567313
$1,825
#3
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8331 RAW
by
Genelec
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Wide range of professional options
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • May require acoustic treatment
Genelec 8331 RAWActive 3-Way Studio MonitorEquipped with two 5.13" x 2.13" oval woofers and 3.5" and...
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 543069
$2,309
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Genelec 8341 RAW
by
Genelec
Mix Position
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • Expensive professional models
Genelec 8341 RAWActive 3-Way Studio MonitorEquipped with: 2 oval woofers 170 x 90 mm (6 5/8" x 3 1/2") and 90...
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543071
$2,969
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8341 AM
by
Genelec
Critical Listening
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Accurate frequency response
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of professional options
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Professional models can be large
Genelec 8341 AMActive 3-Way Studio MonitorSpeaker configuration: Two oval woofers 170 x 90 mm (6 5/8" x 3...
⭐
4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 516232
$2,969
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8010 RAW
by
Genelec
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Requires AC power for each speaker
Genelec 8010 RAWCompact Studio MonitorSpeaker: 3" Woofer (25 W)3/4" Tweeter (25 W)Frequency range: 74 - 20000...
⭐
4.6/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588763
$351
#7
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Genelec 8330 AM Pack
by
Genelec
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Expensive professional models
Genelec 8330 AM Pack*Set consists of: *2x Genelec 8330 AWM 2-way active studio monitorEquipped with: 5" woofer and...
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609737
$2,089
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8340 RAW
by
Genelec
Mix Position
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Genelec 8340 RAWActive Nearfield MonitorDrivers: 6.5" woofer3/4 " tweeterPower amplifier output: 2 x 150 W...
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 516515
$1,484
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Genelec 8040 BMM
by
Genelec
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Genelec 8040 BMM2-Way Active Studio MonitorEquipment: 165 mm (6.5") woofer with high efficiency and 19 mm...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609122
$1,044
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8361 AP
by
Genelec
Professional Studio
Studio Monitoring
Critical Listening
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Wide range of professional options
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
Genelec 8361 AP3-Way Studio Monitor With Coax DriverMidrange and tweeter are on the same acoustic axisHorizontal and...
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 518863
$5,278
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Genelec 8351BM
by
Genelec
Studio Monitoring
Mix Position
Professional Studio
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Wide range of professional options
- • Professional studio standard
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Professional models can be large
Genelec 8351BM3-Way Studio Monitor With Coaxial DriverMidrange and treble are on the same acoustic axisHorizontal and...
⭐
4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 547453
$4,399
#12
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Genelec 8351BP
by
Genelec
Critical Listening
Mix Position
Studio Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Excellent for mix translation
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for mix translation
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Expensive professional models
- • May require acoustic treatment
Genelec 8351BP3-Way Studio Monitor with Coax ChassisMidrange and tweeter are on the same acoustic axisHorizontal and...
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 518757
$4,399
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Genelec 8330 RAW Pack
by
Genelec
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Wide range of professional options
✓ PROS
- • Professional studio standard
- • Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✗ CONS
- • Limited upgrade flexibility
- • Professional models can be large
Genelec 8330 RAW Pack*Set consists of: *2x Genelec 8330 APM 2-way active studio monitorEquipped with: 5" woofer...
⭐
4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609741
$2,089
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Genelec 8010 AP M-Control Bundle
by
Genelec
Studio Monitoring
Professional Studio
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification optimized for drivers
✓ PROS
- • Accurate frequency response
- • Excellent for mix translation
✗ CONS
- • May require acoustic treatment
- • Professional models can be large
Genelec 8010 AP M-Control Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x Genelec 8010 AP*Compact Studio Monitor*Speaker: 3"...
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593769
$659
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Genelec 8351BW
by
Genelec
Critical Listening
Studio Monitoring
Mix Position
Key Feature:
• Professional studio standard
✓ PROS
- • Excellent for mix translation
- • Accurate frequency response
✗ CONS
- • Professional models can be large
- • May require acoustic treatment
Genelec 8351BWActive 3-Way Studio Monitor with Coax DriverMidrange and tweeter are on the same acoustic axisHorizontal...
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 564301
$4,399
How to Choose the Best Active Nearfield Monitors
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced active nearfield monitors typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
