Genelec 8040 BWM
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Genelec
8040 BWM
Product Info
Article Number:
345599
Brand:
Genelec
Model:
8040 BWM
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$1,021.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 8040 BWMs are seriously impressive nearfields – tight, accurate, and surprisingly powerful for their size. They're a sweet spot for smaller studios, bedroom producers, or anyone needing a reference monitor that won’t color your mixes too much. Genelec's done a great job with these; they're a fantastic value.
Product Description
- Genelec 8040 BWM
- 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
- With On/Off switch
- Dimensions: 350 x 237 x 223 mm
- Height with Iso-Pod: 365 mm
- Weight: 8
- 6 kg
- Colour: White
- Price per unit
PROS
- • Excellent transient response for detailed tracking and mixing.
- • DCW tweeter provides smooth highs without harshness or fatigue.
- • The Iso-Pod mounting system minimizes vibrations and resonances.
- • Aluminium housing offers rigidity and reduces unwanted coloration.
CONS
- • Limited low-end extension compared to larger monitors; may need a sub.
- • The compact size can be a constraint in larger, untreated rooms.
- • The bright sound signature might require EQ adjustments in certain environments.
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Key Features
Woofer Size
165 mm (6.5 in)
Power (Watts)
180 (90W + 90W)
Frequency Range
45 Hz (-3 dB) to 23 kHz ±3 dB
Connections
Balanced XLR, TRS, RCA
Weight
8.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HS8s are more neutral, while the 8040s have a slightly brighter, more detailed sound – the 8040s offer a more refined high-end.
While accurate, their smaller size and limited low-end might necessitate a subwoofer for full-range mastering applications.
The EQ offers useful adjustments for common room modes and frequency imbalances, but extreme acoustic treatment is still recommended.
