Genelec 8351BP SAM™ Studio Monitor

Three-Way Smart Monitor with Producer Black Finish for Critical Listening
The Genelec 8351BP is a precision-engineered three-way Smart Active Monitor styled in an elegant Producer Black finish. Designed for nearfield and midfield monitoring, it delivers wideband accuracy, exceptional imaging, and adaptive room performance. Built for high-end music production, post-production, and mastering environments, the 8351BP combines coaxial driver technology, concealed woofers, and Genelec’s proprietary SAM and GLM systems to ensure professional-grade performance in any acoustic space.

Coaxial Driver for Point Source Accuracy and Smooth Response
At the center of the 8351BP is Genelec’s Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC) driver, combining a 5" midrange with a ¾" tweeter in a unified acoustic axis. This point-source design maintains coherence between frequency bands and significantly reduces off-axis coloration. The result is a wide, even listening area with precise localization and consistent tonal balance—ideal for environments where imaging clarity is critical.

Dual Hidden Woofers Provide Clean Low-End Performance
The 8351BP uses dual 8.5" Acoustically Concealed Woofers (ACW) that radiate through side ports hidden behind the front waveguide. These woofers extend the frequency response down to 38 Hz with tight low-end control and minimal distortion. Their concealed placement supports a symmetrical enclosure design that improves imaging and maintains a clean aesthetic, especially useful for horizontal or vertical placement in tight setups.

Wide Dispersion with Directivity Control Waveguide
Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) spans the full front baffle of the 8351BP, seamlessly integrating with the MDC and ACW systems. This waveguide ensures even dispersion and minimizes early reflections from room boundaries. Whether mounted horizontally or vertically, the 8351BP maintains a wide sweet spot, making it especially effective in shared listening environments or acoustically untreated rooms.

Smart Active Monitoring with GLM Room Calibration
As part of Genelec’s SAM lineup, the 8351BP connects to the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software for system calibration and configuration. GLM analyzes the room and automatically applies corrections, aligning delay, level, and EQ across single or multi-monitor setups. GLM also enables flexible input selection and ISS override for full control. The result is a calibrated monitoring environment that translates well across playback systems.

Flexible Connectivity and Energy-Saving Features
The 8351BP accepts both analog and digital AES/EBU XLR inputs, with automatic signal sensing via Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) technology. It switches input types based on signal presence, or users can take control via GLM. An XLR output sends a pass-through digital signal for daisy-chaining additional monitors. Rear DIP switches allow manual level, input, and channel assignment when operating offline.

Studio-Ready Construction with Iso-Pod Stand and Versatile Mounting
Styled in a low-profile Producer Black finish, the 8351BP fits visually into modern production spaces. The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) design reduces edge reflections for a cleaner frequency response. Included with the monitor is Genelec’s Iso-Pod stand, which decouples the speaker from surfaces and allows tilt adjustments for ideal orientation. Mounting points on the enclosure support bracket installations for wall or ceiling placement.