Description
The Genelec 8020D is a compact, professional active studio monitor that delivers astonishingly accurate sound from a tiny footprint. With a maximum SPL of 100 dB, extended frequency response down to 56 Hz and Genelec’s renowned acoustic design, it is ideal for project studios, edit suites, broadcast rooms and mobile rigs where space is tight but sound quality cannot be compromised.
Building on over 15 years of evolution, the 8020D refines a modern studio classic with more output and lower power consumption than previous generations. Its transparent, uncoloured sound and wide sweet spot let you trust every decision you make, whether you are tracking, mixing or editing audio for music, film or content creation.
Compact Monitor, Serious Performance
The 8020D is designed to give you full, detailed monitoring in situations where larger speakers simply will not fit. Measuring just 242 x 148 x 142 mm with the included Iso-Pod, it still delivers a powerful 100 dB SPL and a frequency response from 56 Hz to 25 kHz. This means you can hear low-end information clearly, judge midrange balance accurately and pick out high-frequency detail, all from a monitor that sits comfortably on a crowded desk, meter bridge or workstation.
Transparent and Truthful Sound
Engineers rely on the 8020D for its honest, revealing character. With an accuracy of ± 2.5 dB between 62 Hz and 20 kHz, it presents your mix without hype, so problems are easy to spot and good decisions translate outside the studio. The wide, uncoloured sweet spot keeps the stereo image stable even if you move slightly off axis, which is especially useful when working at a small desk or collaborating with another person in front of the speakers.
Advanced Genelec Technology
At the heart of the 8020D is Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW), which shapes the dispersion of the drivers for smooth, consistent response both on and off axis. This helps you hear more of the speaker and less of the room, improving clarity in challenging spaces. Active crossovers and dedicated Class D amplifiers for the 105 mm bass driver and 19 mm tweeter ensure tight integration, excellent dynamics and controlled low end, even at higher listening levels.
Energy Efficient and Studio Ready
The 8020D is built to work hard while keeping running costs low. Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) monitors the input and automatically places the monitor into a low-power standby mode when no audio is detected, then wakes it up again when signal returns. This makes it easy to leave your setup ready to go, without wasting energy between sessions. With balanced XLR analogue input and the included Iso-Pod kit for stable, angle-adjustable mounting, the 8020D integrates neatly into a wide range of professional setups.
Key Features
- Compact Footprint, Big Sound – With dimensions of just 242 x 148 x 142 mm (including Iso-Pod) and a maximum SPL of 100 dB, the 8020D fits into tight spaces while still delivering the output and low-frequency extension needed for serious monitoring.
- Transparent, Accurate Monitoring – A frequency response of 56 Hz to 25 kHz with ± 2.5 dB accuracy from 62 Hz to 20 kHz gives you a clear, honest picture of your audio, helping your mixes translate reliably to other systems.
- Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) – Genelec’s DCW technology controls dispersion for a wide, stable sweet spot and smoother off-axis response, so you hear consistent sound even when you move around your workspace.
- Efficient Class D Amplification with ISS – Dedicated 50 W Class D amplifiers for both bass and treble provide clean power and excellent headroom, while Intelligent Signal Sensing automatically reduces energy consumption by switching the monitor into standby when not in use.
Specifications
General
- Product: Genelec 8020D Active Studio Monitor
- Colour: Black
- Type: Bi-amplified, two-way active nearfield monitor
Performance
- Maximum SPL: 100 dB
- Frequency Response: 56 Hz – 25 kHz (-6 dB)
- Accuracy of Frequency Response: ± 2.5 dB (62 Hz – 20 kHz)
Drivers
- Low Frequency Driver: 105 mm bass driver
- High Frequency Driver: 19 mm tweeter
Amplification and Electronics
- Amplifier Power: 50 W bass (Class D) + 50 W treble (Class D)
- Crossover: Active
- Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS): Yes
- Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW): Yes
Connections
- Inputs: 1 x XLR analogue input
Physical
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 242 x 148 x 142 mm (with Iso-Pod)
- Weight: 3.2 kg
Included Items
- 1 x 8020D monitor
- 1 x mains cable (1.8 m)
- 1 x Iso-Pod kit
- 1 x operating manual
