Detail 01
Iso-Pod included
It decouples the monitor from its supporting surface and adjusts for vertical tilt or horizontal swivel.
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Genelec8040B 6.5" Powered Studio Monitor (Each) - Dark Grey
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The Korena take
Built for nearfield work, the 8040B combines an active two-way design with Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide to support focused stereo imaging and balanced response. Its reflex port is designed for deep, defined bass, while onboard DSP offers room-response, EQ, delay, and driver-protection controls for tuning the monitor to its position. The included Iso-Pod separates it from the supporting surface and lets you aim it toward the listening position. Magnetic shielding also makes it suitable beside video displays.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Nearfield monitoring in project studios where speaker placement and room-response adjustment matter.
- Editing-suite work that benefits from controlled imaging near video monitors.
- Desktop monitoring setups needing tilt or swivel adjustment toward the listening position.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Rear mounting points
They provide mounting options for a wall installation or floor stands.
Detail 03
48Hz–20kHz (±2dB)
This is the listed frequency-response range and tolerance.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Priced and titled as a single monitor; SPL figures are listed per pair.
- 02Use the Iso-Pod adjustment to direct the acoustic axis at the listening position.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is an Iso-Pod included?
Yes. Each 8040B includes a custom Iso-Pod for surface decoupling, tilt, and swivel adjustment.
02Can it be mounted?
Yes. Rear mounting points are provided for wall mounting or floor stands.
03What kind of monitor is it?
It is an active two-way powered studio monitor with a 6.5-inch LF driver and a 0.75-inch metal-dome HF driver.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Product Type
- Powered studio monitor Model: 8040B
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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