Genelec 8040 BPM
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Genelec
8040 BPM
Product Info
Article Number:
311111
Brand:
Genelec
Model:
8040 BPM
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 8040 BPMs are a seriously impressive step up for home studios or smaller commercial spaces. Their accuracy and clarity are fantastic, making them ideal for critical listening, mixing, and mastering – especially if you value a neutral, detailed sound. They're a great balance of performance and affordability.
Product Description
- Genelec 8040 BPM
- Active 2 Way Studio Monitor
- Lower limit frequency: 45 Hz (-3 dB)
- Peak SPL per pair at 1m: 115 dB
- 165 mm (6
- 5") High efficiency woofer
- 19mm (3/4") Metal dome tweeter with DCW
- Amplifier power per channel: 90W + 90W
- Aluminium housing
- Switchable EQ to adapt to the room acoustics
- Active crossover and effective protection circuits
- Magnetically shielded
- Dimensions: 350 x 237 x 223 mm
- Height with Iso-Pod: 365 mm
- Weight: 8
- 6 kg
- With On/Off switch
- Price per unit
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response for detailed mixing
- • DCW tweeter delivers smooth highs without harshness
- • Compact size belies impressive low-end extension
- • Iso-Pod mounting minimizes vibrations and improves clarity
CONS
- • Limited connectivity compared to higher-end Genelec models
- • Aluminum housing can resonate at higher volumes
- • Smaller woofer might struggle with very bass-heavy genres
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
165 mm (6.5 in)
Power (Watts)
180
Frequency Range
45 Hz to 23 kHz
Connections
Balanced XLR, TRS, RCA
Weight
8.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 8050Ds offer more headroom and deeper bass, but the 8040 BPMs provide excellent accuracy in a smaller footprint – a great choice for tighter spaces.
Absolutely; the DCW tweeter and controlled directivity make them comfortable to listen to even when positioned very close to the mixing desk.
The EQ is more for subtle adjustments to compensate for common room anomalies, not a full-blown room correction system – professional treatment is still recommended.
