Genelec 8020D Studio Monitor – Black

Genelec 8020D compact studio monitor, dark grey finish

When it comes to performance versus size, the Genelec 8020D continues a benchmark in nearfield monitoring that spans more than 15 years. This latest revision delivers higher SPL yet lower energy consumption than earlier versions, designed to adapt to the broadest possible range of listening environments where space is at a premium.

A 4-inch woofer, fortified by an advanced reflex port design, delivers low-distortion low-frequency reproduction down to 62Hz, while the 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter, bolstered by Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW), yields flat on- and off-axis response and stable imaging. Dedicated 50W Class-D amplifiers drive each transducer, achieving a maximum SPL of 100dB.

The die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) certifies a smooth frequency response with minimal cabinet-edge reflections, while rear-panel room response DIP switches let engineers tailor the monitor’s tonal balance to their working environment, from close desktop placement to freestanding positions.

Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) technology automatically activates the 8020D when a signal is detected and switches it into standby, reducing power consumption to less than 0.5W, when no signal is present. The included Iso-Pod table stand insulates the monitor from vibration and allows angle adjustment, making the 8020D well suited to near-field studio monitoring, control rooms, editing suites and multimedia entertainment systems.

Features of 8020D 

• 4-inch woofer and 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter, bi-amplified
• 2 x 50W Class-D amplification
• Frequency response 56Hz-25kHz, accurate to 62Hz-20kHz
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
• Die-cast aluminium Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE)
• Maximum SPL of 100dB
• Rear-panel room response DIP switches
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS),
• Iso-Pod table stand included

Specifications of 8020D