Genelec Monitor 8020DPM – Active Nearfield Studio Monitor

Overview

Genelec 8020D sets a benchmark for compact nearfield monitoring, delivering exceptional performance relative to its size. The latest revision of this studio classic provides higher SPL output while maintaining lower energy consumption compared to earlier versions.

Equipped with a 4-inch woofer and an advanced reflex port design, the 8020D delivers tight and low-distortion bass reproduction extending down to 62 Hz. Its 0.75-inch metal dome tweeter, enhanced by Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology, ensures consistent on-axis and off-axis response with highly stable stereo imaging.

The Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) die-cast aluminium cabinet design reduces edge diffraction and ensures a smooth frequency response with precise sound staging. The monitor also features dedicated high-headroom amplifiers for each driver, an advanced active crossover, integrated driver protection circuitry, and comprehensive room response compensation controls.

Features

• High-precision nearfield monitoring in a compact enclosure
• 4" woofer with optimized reflex port for extended low-frequency response
• Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) for accurate stereo imaging
• Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) for reduced cabinet diffraction
• Bi-amplified architecture with dedicated power amplifiers
• Premium active crossover and driver protection circuitry
• Room response compensation controls for acoustic tuning
• Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) power-saving technology
• Iso-Pod vibration isolation stand included

Technical Specifications

System Configuration

• Powered: Yes
• Power Configuration: Bi-amped
• Quantity: Single

Drivers

• LF Driver Size: 4"
• LF Driver Type: Woofer
• HF Driver Size: 0.75"
• HF Driver Type: Metal Dome Tweeter

Amplification

• LF Driver Power Amp: 50W
• HF Driver Power Amp: 50W
• Total Power: 100W

Acoustic Performance

• Frequency Response: 62Hz–20kHz (±2.5dB)
• Crossover Frequency: 3.0kHz
• Maximum Peak SPL: 107dB @ 1m

Connectivity

• Input Types: 1 x XLR

Features

• Room Tuning

Enclosure

• Enclosure Type: Rear Reflex Port
• Enclosure Material: Die-cast Aluminum Minimum Diffraction Enclosure

Power

• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable

Dimensions and Weight

• Height: 9.5" (including Iso-Pod stand)
• Width: 6"
• Depth: 5.6"
• Weight: 7.0 lbs.