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So does that argue against the case for having ultra-curvy cabinets?Good question. I do not. The sides are rounded. Only the top is not.
So does that argue against the case for having ultra-curvy cabinets?Good question. I do not. The sides are rounded. Only the top is not.
I was picking on you a bit but interesting discussion none the less. For a 45 years old company that always have been at the fore front of design and innovation, In the grand scheme of thing those egg speakers and Coax drivers are just a small period. I find it interresting that they would loop back to how people have always been making speakers. Just for SPL, maybe, but still we should see where they are going because if anything Genelec know what they are doing.Traditional-to-Genelec
There is perhaps a slight hint of diffraction in the S360's horizontal dispersion that does not show up in the 8361A, but if the enclosure is the source of it, its so slight even by measurements standards. I couldn't see it being an issue from a listening standpoint. Given the large waveguide for the tweeter I'm sure they have carefully accounted for controlling everything from a design perspective to ensure the more boxy enclosure doesn't impact performance. In my humble opinion, the lack of coaxial drivers will probably have more of a potential impact as it restricts one to being fairly close to the tweeter axis, but that's pretty much a universal issue with any conventional two-way design. Still, it was one aspect that could be useful in that the coaxial gives you a little more latitude in seating position with respect to height. But, I like the more conventional look of it, even if its still astronomically priced by enthusiast standards.@amirm do you see anything in your review that would suggest there are any consequences of moving away from the curve-egg-alinear traditional cabinet to the relatively square S360?
Not this one. It is made of MDF (32 mm front) as per fairaudio.de test.I’d assume it’s die cast aluminum as their other monitors? Weight aside I do like the more traditional look of a conventional loudspeaker that it has.
Ah, thanks. That’s slightly disappointing. Not that it really matters in the grand scheme of things, but I kind of liked aluminum enclosures. Still exceptional performance either way, but I wonder if cost reduction factored in as well? Either that or the thing would have been so heavy that it would need to come with lift points to move it, not to mention having a large casting with internal features to deal with in production.Not this one. It is made of MDF (32 mm front) as per fairaudio.de test.
probably bothAh, thanks. That’s slightly disappointing. Not that it really matters in the grand scheme of things, but I kind of liked aluminum enclosures. Still exceptional performance either way, but I wonder if cost reduction factored in as well? Either that or the thing would have been so heavy that it would need to come with lift points to move it, not to mention having a large casting with internal features to deal with in production.
Aluminium enclosure probably would weigh 70kg, easy.Either that or the thing would have been so heavy that it would need to come with lift points to move it
I'm sure it would be quite heavy, indeed. Probably one enclosure would have as much aluminum as a pair of large cylinder heads from an engine.Aluminium enclosure probably would weigh 70kg, easy.
Yeah makes sense especially since they are going with a larger form factor for greater SPLs. I wonder how well the MDF will hold up in professional settings compared to the monitors with aluminum enclosures?probably both
If it was 1/4 the thickness of the MDF, it would weigh the same or slightly less.Aluminium enclosure probably would weigh 70kg, easy.
I doubt that a domestic audio dealer would have them but "music Instrument" retail chain will and they will have it at MSRP normally. Pro distributors don't take so much it's true but this should be retail price. Anyway recording studios are in most case considered end users and are not necessarily able to buy direct from distributors, they will tipycally just need two just like anybody.Regarding the price - sold through a domestic audio dealer chain, the retail price would almost double I suspect - pro distributors don't make as much I remember...
Chunky boxes still needing tall stands to get the listening axis just right. Not much waf in that aspect around these parts