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G four vs 8340

ghabit, modified 4 Years ago.

G four vs 8340

Youngling Posts: 6 Join Date: 4/27/18 Recent Posts
Hello! Can someone explain what actually is difference between g4 and 8340? Why weight is not equal? Thank you.
jani-oksanen, modified 4 Years ago.

RE: G four vs 8340

Jedi Master Posts: 449 Join Date: 3/30/17 Recent Posts

Hello,

Please look at the product page of these products, and you can find the differences:

G Four: https://www.genelec.com/home-speakers/g-series-active-speakers/g-four-active-speaker

8340A: https://www.genelec.com/studio-monitors/sam-compact-studio-monitors/8340a-sam-studio-monitor

 

If you look at the specs, you can notice that 8340A goes down to lower frequencies, and has higher capability of playing louder (SPL). G Four is using AB -amplifier technology, and 8340A is using D-class amplifiers.

The greatest benefit of 8340A vs G Four is the SAM-capability, which means it is possible to to use GLM with the 8340A to calibrate the monitors to the room. With G Four it is needed to use manually the DIP-switches on the back of the monitor to adapt the monitor to the room.
 

You can read more about GLM from this link: https://www.genelec.com/glm

If you need more information, I recommend to visit your nearest Genelec dealer who are glad to assist you locally. If you don't have a dealer near you, you can also contact your nearest distributor. You can find them from this link: https://www.genelec.com/where-buy


Best Regards,
Jani Oksanen
Customer Support Team

ghabit, modified 4 Years ago.

RE: G four vs 8340

Youngling Posts: 6 Join Date: 4/27/18 Recent Posts
Thank you a lot! AB class amplifying implemented in G4 is working only  for tweeter or for the bass unit too?
jani-oksanen, modified 4 Years ago.

RE: G four vs 8340

Jedi Master Posts: 449 Join Date: 3/30/17 Recent Posts

Hello,

G Four use an AB amplifier for both tweeter and woofer.

Best Regards,
Jani Oksanen
Customer Support Team