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We have multiple measurements for this speaker. Click here to see the default one (which is higher quality if we have one measurement better than the others).

Genelec 8331A is an active bookshelves that cost around 4500 USD for a pair.

  • Quality of the measurement data is low.
  • Origin of the data is Genelec.
  • Format of the data is a GLL file .
  • -3dB (resp. -6db) point v.s. reference is at 23.6Hz (resp. 22.4Hz).
  • Reference level is normalised to -0.0dB computed over the frequency range [300.0Hz, 5000.0Hz].
  • Frequency deviation is 0.1dB over the same frequency range.
  • Tonality (Preference) Score
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 8.18 and would be 8.99 with a perfect subwoofer.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.021, LW 0.099, SP 0.278, PIR 0.191; SM: SP0.882, PIR0.835; LFQ 1.403, LFX 22Hz
    • Tonality (Preference) Score is 7.75 with an EQ and would be 8.56 with a perfect subwoofer and the same EQ.
      • Details: NBD: ON 0.129, LW 0.154, SP 0.286, PIR 0.208; SM: SP0.873, PIR0.789; LFQ 1.403, LFX 22Hz
  • Note: Data provided by Genelec in GLL format uses 1/3rd octave smoothing and 5 degrees resolution.
Genelec 8331A
AutomaticEQ (IIR)
Set preamp gain to: -3.0dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
LS 68.0 0.77 2.97
PK 289.0 0.59 1.38
PK 418.0 2.91 -1.17
PK 625.0 1.85 -0.23
PK 903.0 2.61 0.35
PK 1491.0 2.53 1.65
PK 2631.0 1.36 0.52
PK 4803.0 2.27 1.53
PK 11843.0 0.46 1.23
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This EQ optimise the Harman score and is a good start for far field listening like in your living room.
Graphic EQ 15 bands
Set preamp gain to: -1.0dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 25.0 2.14 0.75
PK 40.0 2.14 0.75
PK 63.0 2.14 0.5
PK 100.0 2.14 0.25
PK 160.0 2.14 0.25
PK 250.0 2.14 0.25
PK 400.0 2.14 -0.25
PK 630.0 2.14 0.0
PK 1000.0 2.14 0.0
PK 1600.0 2.14 0.25
PK 2500.0 2.14 0.25
PK 4000.0 2.14 0.25
PK 6300.0 2.14 0.25
PK 10000.0 2.14 0.25
PK 16000.0 2.14 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 15 bands graphical EQ.
Graphic EQ 31 bands
Set preamp gain to: -0.6dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 20.0 4.32 0.0
PK 25.0 4.32 0.25
PK 31.0 4.32 0.25
PK 40.0 4.32 0.25
PK 50.0 4.32 0.25
PK 63.0 4.32 0.25
PK 80.0 4.32 0.25
PK 100.0 4.32 0.0
PK 125.0 4.32 0.0
PK 160.0 4.32 0.25
PK 200.0 4.32 0.25
PK 250.0 4.32 0.25
PK 315.0 4.32 0.25
PK 400.0 4.32 0.0
PK 500.0 4.32 0.0
PK 630.0 4.32 0.0
PK 800.0 4.32 0.25
PK 1000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 1250.0 4.32 0.25
PK 1600.0 4.32 0.25
PK 2000.0 4.32 0.0
PK 2500.0 4.32 0.25
PK 3150.0 4.32 0.25
PK 4000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 5000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 6300.0 4.32 0.25
PK 8000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 10000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 12000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 16000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 20000.0 4.32 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 31 bands graphical EQ.
Quick config:
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