Genelec 8040B Studio Monitor in RAW

The Genelec 8040B RAW is a professional nearfield studio monitor that delivers stunning accuracy, impressive SPL and a wide frequency response in a compact footprint. With its recycled aluminium enclosure finished in Genelec’s distinctive RAW look, this is a monitor built for engineers who demand truthful mixes, fast decision making and long-term reliability in any serious studio environment.

Capable of reaching down to 41 Hz and up to 25 kHz, the 8040B RAW offers a detailed, uncoloured window into your sound, revealing balance, dynamics and problem areas with ease. Whether you are tracking, mixing or editing, its combination of power, precision and low listening fatigue helps you work more confidently and efficiently, knowing your mixes will translate outside the studio.

Pristine, Honest Monitoring

The 8040B RAW is designed to let you hear exactly what is in your mix, without flattering or masking. With a frequency response that extends from 41 Hz to 25 kHz and an accuracy of ± 2 dB between 48 Hz and 20 kHz, it reveals subtle details in the low end, midrange and top, making it easier to judge EQ moves, compression and spatial effects. This level of transparency helps you create mixes that travel well between headphones, hi-fi systems, cars and club PAs.

Power and Headroom on Tap

Armed with 90 W of Class AB power for the bass driver and 90 W for the tweeter, the 8040B RAW can deliver a maximum SPL of 105 dB. That means plenty of headroom for modern, dynamic productions, as well as the ability to work at realistic monitoring levels without the sound collapsing or distorting. Even at lower volumes, the amplifier and driver combination maintains clarity and punch, so you can protect your ears while still making accurate decisions.

Recycled Aluminium RAW Cabinet

The 8040B RAW’s enclosure is crafted from recycled aluminium, combining acoustic performance with a distinctive industrial aesthetic. The rigid, curved cabinet design minimises diffraction and unwanted resonances, contributing to the monitor’s clean, uncoloured sound. The RAW finish highlights the natural character of the metal, making each speaker visually unique while also reflecting Genelec’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

Smart, Studio-Friendly Features

With Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology, the 8040B RAW delivers controlled dispersion and a wide, stable sweet spot, so you can move around the desk without losing the stereo image. The included Iso-Pod isolates the monitor from the surface and allows you to tilt and position it optimally. Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) automatically switches the monitor into a low-power standby mode when no audio is detected, helping to reduce energy consumption in busy studio environments.

• Wide, Accurate Frequency Response - With a response from 41 Hz to 25 kHz (± 2 dB from 48 Hz to 20 kHz), the 8040B RAW reveals low-end weight, midrange detail and high-frequency air with precision, helping you balance mixes that translate reliably to other playback systems.
• High SPL and Powerful Class AB Amplification - Dual 90 W Class AB amplifiers driving the 165 mm bass driver and 19 mm tweeter deliver up to 105 dB SPL, giving you ample headroom for modern productions while maintaining clarity and control at both loud and quiet listening levels.
• Recycled Aluminium RAW Enclosure - The rigid aluminium cabinet, made from recycled material and finished in RAW, reduces resonances and diffraction for cleaner audio, while offering a distinctive, studio-ready look and supporting more sustainable production.
• DCW Waveguide and Intelligent Signal Sensing - Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide provides a wide, consistent sweet spot and stable imaging, and the ISS function automatically places the monitor into a power-saving standby mode when not in use, making it both practical and efficient in everyday studio work.

General

• Model: Genelec 8040B RAW
• Product type: Active two-way nearfield studio monitor
• Maximum SPL: 105 dB
• Enclosure material: Recycled aluminium
• Finish: RAW

Drivers

• Bass driver: ⌀ 165 mm
• Treble driver: ⌀ 19 mm

Amplification

• Amplifier type: Class AB
• Bass amplifier power: 90 W
• Treble amplifier power: 90 W

Performance

• Frequency response: 41 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB)
• Accuracy of frequency response: ± 2 dB (48 Hz - 20 kHz)

Connections

• Inputs: 1 x XLR analogue input

Dimensions and Weight

• Height: 365 mm (with Iso-Pod)
• Width: 237 mm
• Depth: 223 mm
• Weight: 9.4 kg

Included Accessories

• 8040B monitor
• Mains cable (1.8 m)
• Operating manual
• Iso-Pod kit