Commenters who own the 8340A express clear happiness with them, with one saying 'I am happy with them' and another saying they love Genelec speakers after upgrading their setup.
Widely praised
volume_upComfortable at high volumeexpand_more0 mentions
One commenter notes that with the SAM system you can listen at high volumes and not notice much, calling SAM 'such a great tool.'
Widely praised
What users complain aboutheart_broken
warningPerceived as flat soundingexpand_more0 mentions
A prospective buyer relays that people describe these monitors as sounding flat and more suited to production than casual, fun listening.
Excellent sound quality for the sizeSurprising low end for a small driverAttractive build and controlsPrice seen as high for the sizeWeak bass without a subwooferLogo and knob placement disliked
Effective GLM calibration ecosystemPrecise time-aligned imagingImproved clarity via digital AES connectionBoominess near desks or wallsHighs and hi-mids feel lacking versus rivalsQuestionable value versus price for some buyers
Flat, accurate sound for mixingBi-amplified active designCutoff filter improves mix translationCan cause listening fatiguePrice a stretch for tight budgets
Neutral, accurate soundExcellent imaging and soundstageGLM room calibration effectivenessHigh price for the categoryCan sound overly clinicalPerceived lack of warmth or bass texture
Genelec 8340A owners who commented describe general satisfaction with the SAM monitors, with one saying they can listen at high volumes without noticing fatigue and calling the SAM system 'a great tool.' Another commenter who upgraded their setup says they love Genelec speakers overall. Not every comment is fully positive, though: one viewer relays that 'people say' these monitors sound flat and are aimed more at production work than casual, fun listening. Several other comments are prospective buyers asking questions rather than sharing hands-on impressions, comparing the 8340A to siblings like the 8330A, 8350A, and 8331, or asking about subwoofer needs, which limits how much concrete experience is available.
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2 mentions
Widely praised
Commenters who own the 8340A express clear happiness with them, with one saying 'I am happy with them' and another saying they love Genelec speakers after upgrading their setup.
@ThreechTHEdruid
Once i upgraded to genelec on 7.2 setup i just love em But always loved genelecslaunch
@ndavies8
Awesome setup man! I completely agree, you can listen at high volumes and not notice much. SAM is such a great tool! I have a pair and I am happy with them! How do you compare them to the 8351s?launch
volume_upComfortable at high volume
1 mentions
Widely praised
One commenter notes that with the SAM system you can listen at high volumes and not notice much, calling SAM 'such a great tool.'
@ndavies8
Awesome setup man! I completely agree, you can listen at high volumes and not notice much. SAM is such a great tool! I have a pair and I am happy with them! How do you compare them to the 8351s?launch
warningPerceived as flat sounding
1 mentions
Generally negative
A prospective buyer relays that people describe these monitors as sounding flat and more suited to production than casual, fun listening.
@SamLGND
Can i use these for non professional usage? I just want good speakers to listen to music with and maybe do some dj sessions with mixer , but people say they sound Flat and are more for producing. They are not supposed to he \"fun\" speakers?launch
@ThreechTHEdruid
@ndavies8