U LT I M AT E P O I N T S O U R C E

HEARING WITH
THE BRAIN

Our ears receive vastly more information thanwe perceive. All our senses are filtered thisway, and bring conscious awareness of only
a tiny fraction of the data registered by thebody. Our most precise sense, timing-wise,is hearing, which also involves substantial“pre-processing” and several reflexes aheadof conscious recognition.
The outer ears are sophisticated entry points
that are needed to discriminate sound direction, but we’re not just carrying around twovery personal, directional microphones. Ourears and brain work together in a continuous
feedback loop with an abundance of nerve
impulses going back and forth to fine-tune

U LT I M AT E P O I N T
SOURCE MONITORS

reception in the middle and inner ear, over arange of 60 dB. We use head movements tostabilize localization, and the brain’s L/R ear
comparisons rely on the most energyconsuming nerve synapses of the body.
However, only a trained listener (or viewer)
can perceive the finer nuances of a sensory
experience. Musicians and audio professionals
learn to attain a heightened awareness ofimaging, pitch, spectral balance, transientsand many other qualities. The acuity of a
trained listener should not be underestimated,
and that is the kind of user THE ONES havebeen designed for.

Positioning of microphones determines theoutcome of a recording, and movements lessthan a finger’s width can mean a significant
difference. Microphone placement, understandably, is based on listening, which in turnrequires an equal amount of accuracy. Audio
mixing and mastering are other critical phases
where trust in what you hear is essential for
setting level, pan, EQ, effects, depth andbalance. These are fundamental aspects of
how well a track or program translates toother rooms and playback conditions.
Traditional loudspeakers have displaced
drivers that generate crossover colouration
off-axis – forcing a critical listener to sit at a
specific spot, not moving the head. A point
source monitor has therefore long been
regarded the holy grail of loudspeaker design.
However, if not properly designed, point
source came with disadvantages; for instancelimited frequency range, low SPL, unevendispersion or discontinuities causing distortion,
to name a few.
THE ONES are uncompromised 3-way point
source monitors that not only promote fasterand more consistent production decision
making, but also longer listening time than a
traditional loudspeaker, because unnaturalimaging, a main contributor to listener fatigue,
is minimized. Dispersion is controlled over anunusually wide frequency range thanks to thelarge integrated waveguide and the hidden
dual woofer design.
For all applications calling for precision
imaging, extended frequency response,
short to medium listening distance or long,fatigue-free working hours, these compact
three-way monitors are in an elite leagueof their own.

The Funnels of Perception.6

Reception

HearingSeeing
Touch
SmellTasteTheWorld2

TheMindPerception

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BUILD AND CALIBRATESYSTEMS
Loudspeakers change spectral balance
depending on placement in a room, andtherefore need to be aligned and calibrated
after positioning to ensure proper and reliable
listening conditions. Genelec monitors havelong featured DIP switches to compensate forplacement, but new Smart Active Monitors(SAMTM) enable automated, more accurate andobjective adjustments allowing true reference
listening under previously intolerable conditions.
Use the GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker ManagerTM)
application on a PC or Mac to build andcalibrate a monitor system consisting of THE
ONES and other Smart Active Monitors. Whensetting up, the same physical monitors may
be used in more than one system. Selectmonitors and position them on the GLM Gridshown here. In this example, you could switch
between six calibrated systems: Mono, stereo,
5.1, 7.1, 7+2.1 and 7+4.1. If you’re working
in stereo only, switch between several suchsystems with or without sub and bass
management.

Systems can be level calibrated in compliancewith the latest broadcast and film standards,
and delay is inserted per monitor to compensate for differences in distance to the listening
position. Finally, one or more subwoofers canbe added, and the entire audio system quickly
adjusted for personal spectral preferences ifrequired.
Drawn from decades’ worth of data gatheredfrom thousands of studios, Genelec’s current
GLM 2.0 is combined with AutoCalTM,
a proprietary and continuously
developed expert algorithm
that aligns level, distanceand frequency response
for all monitors on thecontrol network.

IDEAL FOR
SMALL SPACES
Demanding audio productions are createdin ever shrinking monitoring spaces. These
constrained environments have uneven low
frequency responses, increased soundcolouration and large acoustical differences
between rooms. In-situ calibration and ultra
near-field capability are two reasons why
THE ONES cope extraordinarily well withthese challenges.
Furthermore, their maximum size waveguidecovering the entire front, and maximum internal
volume due to a rib-damped aluminium enclosure
make the most of limited space, regardless ofwhether these monitors are used in horizontal
or vertical mode.
THE ONES’ design will satisfy your eyes andears no matter how you orientate them.

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FULL-SIZE
WAVEGUIDETHREE-WAY
COMPACT

Integrated waveguide without
discontinuities for excellent
directivity and imaging.

The most compact three-way monitorswith spectacular industrial design byHarri Koskinen. Woofers behind thewaveguide extend directivity to low
frequencies.

POINT SOURCE
Separate midrange andtweeter drivers in the centreof a diffraction-free aluminiumenclosure. Concealed dual
woofers complete a uniquecoaxial design.

HORIZONTALOR VERTICAL
Free orientation. No soniccompromise in either direction.
Isopods for flexible tilt (included).

LIGHT FOOTPRINT
Sustainable production and use: Made in
Finland using renewable energy and recycled
aluminium. Low power consumption andlong life.

SETUP & CALIBRATE
Network connectors for system building
and GLM auto-calibration. Analog and digital
inputs, universal power supply. Standard
fixing points for flexible mounting.

MEASUREMENTS
THAT MATTER

8331
BlackWhiteBlack8341

WhiteBlack8351

WhiteSpecifications can be of help to understanda monitor’s performance, but what are thereasons behind our data?

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The frequency response explains which
frequencies are audible and contain output
at the same level, i.e. if the sound characteris neutral under anechoic conditions. The
response is given on the acoustical axis.
Off-axis responses indicate the soundbe­haviour in other directions.

Accuracy of Freq Resp. ± 1.5 dB (58 Hz - 20 kHz)Accuracy of Freq Resp. ± 1.5 dB (45 Hz - 20 kHz)Accuracy of Freq Resp. ± 1.5 dB (38 Hz - 20 kHz)

Self generated noise< 0 dB (A weighted, 1 m)

Self generated noise< 3 dB (A weighted, 1 m)

Self generated noise< 5 dB (A weighted, 1 m)

Bass drivers, dual

130 x 65 mm oval
5 1/8 x 2 5/8 in

Bass drivers, dual

170 x 90 mm oval
6 5/8 x 3 1/2 inBass drivers, dual

200 x 100 mm oval
8 1/2 x 4 in

Mid driver

90 mm, 3 1/2 in. Coaxial

Mid driver

90 mm, 3 1/2 in. Coaxial

Mid driver

130 mm, 5 in. Coaxial

Treble driver

19 mm, 3/4 in. Coaxial

Treble driver

19 mm, 3/4 in. Coaxial

Treble driver

19 mm, 3/4 in. Coaxial

Amplifier Power72 + 36 + 36 W

Amplifier Power250 + 150 + 150 W

Amplifier Power

150+120+90 W

The directivity in the horizontal and verticalplanes provides further data on the neutralityof the sound for off-axis directions, and thesound colour radiated into the room. Smooth
responses give low colouration independentof the room’s reverberation. A natural benefitof THE ONES’ stable directivity is faster
workflow and more accurate decision making.

Audio inputs

Analog, AES/EBUAudio inputs

Analog, AES/EBU

Audio inputs

Analog, AES/EBU

GLM Network

Dual RJ45 (CAT5 cable)

GLM Network

Dual RJ45 (CAT5 cable)

GLM Network

Dual RJ45 (CAT5 cable)

In-situ Calibration

DIP switches or AutoCal

In-situ Calibration

DIP switches or AutoCal

In-situ Calibration

DIP switches or AutoCal

Dimensions H x W x D

305 x 189 x 212 mm
11 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 8 3/8 in

Dimensions H x W x D370 x 237 x 243 mm
13 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 9 1/2 in

Dimensions H x W x D433 x 286 x 278 mm
17 3/4 x 11 1/3 x 11 in

Weight6.7 kg, 15 lb

Weight9.8 kg, 22 lb

Weight19.0 kg, 42 lb

104/110 dB (1/0.5 m)

SPL max short-term

110/116 dB (1/0.5 m)

SPL max short-term

111/117 dB (1/0.5 m)

Frequency Response

45 Hz - 37 kHz (-6 dB)

Frequency Response

38 Hz - 37 kHz (-6 dB)

Frequency Response

32 Hz - 35 kHz (-6 dB)

Genelec Oy 8331

8Genelec Oy 8341

95

900° 15°85

dB SPLdB SPL

900° 15°

8030°

45°

75

45°
60°

60°

70

30°

70

2050

100

200

500

1k

2k5k30°80

45°
75

60°

50

100200500

1k2k

5k

10k

20k

2050100200500

1kFrequency Hz

Horizontal Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Angle (degrees)

Horizontal Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Angle (degrees)

0° 15°

70
20

20k
10k
Frequency Hz

90

2k

5k

20k
10k
Frequency Hz

Horizontal Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Angle (degrees)

7520 Nov 2014

85

8580

Genelec Oy 8351A

Frequency (Hz)Frequency (Hz)Frequency (Hz)Vertical Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Vertical Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Vertical Plane Directivity (normalized with on-axis)

Frequency (Hz)Angle (degrees)dB SPL

11 Mar 17

95

Angle (degrees)

Low distortion implies that the output pressure
variation faithfully and accurately follows theinput signal. Please visit www.genelec.com for
more details.

11 Mar 17

95

Angle (degrees)

In an active monitor, each amplifier directly
connects to a driver, without any intermediatepassive crossover components to degrade
the sound. The amplifier power shown in thespecification is available per driver.

Dark GreySPL max short-term

Max SPL numbers explain the dynamic rangeof the monitor. Short-term max SPL describes
its capacity to convey peaks undistorted.
Long-term max SPL indicates the highest
sound pressure that can be output for aconstant level signal for an extended periodof time.
The other extreme of dynamic range isin­dicated by the monitor’s self-generated noiselevel. Short-term max SPL and the selfgenerated noise together define available
dynamic range.

Dark GreyFrequency (Hz)Frequency (Hz)9THE ONES: A QUESTFOR EXCELLENCE
Genelec’s history forms a 39-year continuum of remarkableinventions, with one pioneering and cutting edge design
following another.
Performance has been driven up time after time, withTHE ONES being the latest additions to this chain ofbreakthroughs.
All sub-systems of THE ONES including electronics,
amplifier circuitry, drivers and system configuration areentirely designed, handmade and individually tested bycraftsmen at our factory in Iisalmi, Finland.

MADE IN FINLAND
Genelec offers a huge range of monitors for the most professional and challenging audio applications. Truthful sound,reliability, long product life, long lasting spare part support,
low energy consumption and sustainable production methods
come as standard with all of our monitors.
Visit WWW.GENELEC.COM to view our full andcom­prehensive monitor selection guide, mounting accessories,
technical papers, training programs and much more.

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THE ONES WHO KNOW
WHERE THEY COME FROM.
THE ONES WHO KNOWW H A T T H E Y W A N T.
THE ONES WHO DELIVER.
WE ARE THE ONES.

Genelec Oy
Olvitie 5FI-74100 Iisalmi
FinlandPhone +358 17 83 881
Fax +358 17 81 2267
genelec@genelec.com

Genelec Inc., USA
Genelec Inc.
7 Tech Circle, NatickMA 01760
USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
genelec.usa@genelec.com

Genelec Sweden
Genelec Sverige
Ellipsvägen 10B
P.O. Box 2036,
S-127 02 Skärholmen
Phone +46 8 449 5220
Fax +46 8 708 7071
info@genelec.com

Genelec China
Beijing Genelec Audio Co.Ltd
B33-101, UBP
No. 10 Jiuxianquiao Road
Chaoyang District
Beijing, China
Phone 400 700 1978
genelec.china@genelec.com

Detailed Datasheets and Operating Manuals of all Genelec models and other useful information can be downloaded at genelec.com
Genelec Document BBAGE179. Copyright Genelec Oy 4/2017. All data subject to change without prior notice.