Introducing the 6040R, the first of our exciting new Signature Series.
Genelec classics, reimagined.
Introducing the 6040R, the first of our exciting new Signature Series.
A celebration of pure sound and Finnish design, the Genelec Signature Series showcases a collection of cherished Genelec loudspeakers that have been recognised, and often awarded, for their groundbreaking technology and design. What's more, Signature Series models are completely reimagined and upgraded with our latest technology, making them highly sought-after, by professional users, audiophiles, and Genelec fans alike.
Design by Harri Koskinen
Born in 1970, Harri Koskinen’s uncompromising, bold design aesthetic has earned him international recognition from the earliest days of his career. Practicality, minimalist styling and a conceptual approach to product and spatial design are Harri’s trademarks, and have won him such accolades as the Kaj Franck Design Prize, the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Compasso d'Oro Prize.
Since the original 6040A, Harri has played a key role in the development of countless Genelec models, and has brought a unique voice to the aesthetic of our loudspeakers and subwoofers. Thank you, Harri.
Five colour options
For every taste and decor...
Sustainability is in our nature
With our headquarters located in a beautiful region of Finland, environmental responsibility has always been important for Genelec. Long product lifecycles and total reliability were a must. But now those positive product attributes have a new purpose. Today most of us realise the negative impact that a disposable culture has on our environment.
Thus it is critically important that we all value technology that is built to last and that can be repaired easily for decades – just as we have from the very beginning. Over the years, technological advancements have enabled significant improvements in sustainability. For example, the Genelec factory is now powered entirely from renewable fuels, and long-distance travel is now avoided in favour of remote meetings whenever possible.
Recycling also remains a priority for the company. And that’s something that both we and our customers can admire in the environmentally friendly 6040R with it’s recycled, die-cast aluminium enclosure. It’s aluminium that, at the end of its long life, will be completely recyclable once again.
A loudspeaker ahead of its time
Back in 1999, Genelec founder Ilpo Martikainen wanted to produce a loudspeaker with more aesthetic appeal than the traditional standard ‘wooden box’ design. He also knew that curves were the optimal shape for the acoustical use of space, and would result in more truthful, less coloured loudspeaker performance.
That same year Ilpo met designer Harri Koskinen, who knew that aluminium could be shaped easily to deliver the curves that Ilpo was looking for. So Harri set to work bringing Ilpo’s vision to life, and the original ground-breaking 6040A was launched in 2001 to widespread acclaim.
Easy on the eyes. Even easier on the ears.
Now, the re-imagined 6040R features many of the technologies that we’ve refined over the last 20 years, including professional grade LF drivers, proprietary Class D power amplifiers, and tight integration with our GLM room calibration software. This results in a loudspeaker with increased power output, lower power consumption, higher SPL, wide phase linearity, and performance that’s completely optimised for your room.
So, users of the 6040R can expect:
- Clean performance and a consistently smooth frequency response.
- Uncoloured reproduction across a wide listening area.
- A listening experience that can be optimised for any acoustic environment.
- Plug-and-play simplicity. Just connect a high quality sound source - and enjoy!
- The detail and accuracy that the world’s engineers and artists have come to rely on.
Genelec 6040R | Designer Harri Koskinen on breaking the mould
Introducing the 6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker
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Genelec 6040R loudspeakers | Choosing the best sounding position
Genelec 6040R loudspeakers | Adding a subwoofer to your system
Genelec 6040R loudspeakers | Calibrating with a GLM kit
Genelec 6040R loudspeakers | A grand story of elegant design
Introducing the 6040R, the first of our exciting new Signature Series.
A celebration of pure sound and Finnish design, the Genelec Signature Series showcases a collection of cherished Genelec loudspeakers that have been recognised, and often awarded, for their groundbreaking technology and design. What's more, Signature Series models are completely reimagined and upgraded with our latest technology, making them highly sought-after, by professional users, audiophiles, and Genelec fans alike.
Design by Harri Koskinen
Born in 1970, Harri Koskinen’s uncompromising, bold design aesthetic has earned him international recognition from the earliest days of his career. Practicality, minimalist styling and a conceptual approach to product and spatial design are Harri’s trademarks, and have won him such accolades as the Kaj Franck Design Prize, the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Compasso d'Oro Prize.
Since the original 6040A, Harri has played a key role in the development of countless Genelec models, and has brought a unique voice to the aesthetic of our loudspeakers and subwoofers. Thank you, Harri.
Five colour options
For every taste and decor...
Sustainability is in our nature
With our headquarters located in a beautiful region of Finland, environmental responsibility has always been important for Genelec. Long product lifecycles and total reliability were a must. But now those positive product attributes have a new purpose. Today most of us realise the negative impact that a disposable culture has on our environment.
Thus it is critically important that we all value technology that is built to last and that can be repaired easily for decades – just as we have from the very beginning. Over the years, technological advancements have enabled significant improvements in sustainability. For example, the Genelec factory is now powered entirely from renewable fuels, and long-distance travel is now avoided in favour of remote meetings whenever possible.
Recycling also remains a priority for the company. And that’s something that both we and our customers can admire in the environmentally friendly 6040R with it’s recycled, die-cast aluminium enclosure. It’s aluminium that, at the end of its long life, will be completely recyclable once again.
Technical Specifications
SPL
109 dB
Amplifier Power
150 W Treble (Class D) + 150 W Bass (Class D)
Frequency Response
43 Hz - 20 kHz ("-6 dB")
Accuracy of Frequency Response
± 1.5 dB (50 Hz - 20 kHz)
Driver Dimensions
⌀ 165 mm Bass + ⌀ 19 mm Treble (view in inches)
Dimensions
H 999 x W 237 x D 220 mm, (view in inches)
Weight
14.9 kg / 32.8 lb
Connections
1 x XLR Analog Input
1 x XLR AES/EBU Input
1 x XLR AES/EBU Output
2 x RJ45 Control
6040R Product Specifications
Technical Specifications
The 6040R fuses the very best of Finnish technology and design, bringing exceptional performance and beautiful aesthetics to all lovers of high quality audio.
System Specifications
Frequency Response
50 Hz - 20 kHz (± 1.5 dB)
Low cutoff -6dB
43 Hz
High cutoff -6dB
20 kHz
SPL
Peak SPL Maximum peak acoustic output per pair in a listening room with music material at 1 m.
≥118 dB
Short term max SPL Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m.
≥109 dB
Long term max SPL Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in the same conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver protection circuit) at 1 m.
≥98 dB
Self-generated noise
Self-generated noise Self generated noise level in free space at 1 m on axis (A-weighted).
≤5 dB SPL
Weight
Weight14.9 kg (32.8 lb)
Dimensions
Height
999 mm
Width
237 mm
Depth
220 mm
Enclosure
Enclosure material
Die cast aluminium
Enclosure type
Sealed box
Drivers
Bass
Driver type
Cone
Magnetically shielded bass driver.
Diameter
165 mm
Treble
Driver type
Metal dome
Magnetically shielded treble driver.
Diameter
19 mm
Directivity
Vertical directivity
Horizontal directivity
Harmonic distortion
Group delay
The latency at high frequencies from the input to the acoustic output, measured in the analog input:
Extended Phase Linearity in GLM set to OFF
2.9 ms
In Genelec performance graphics, the time of converting the from an electronic input signal to the acoustic output in a Genelec monitor is described by two factors – latency and group delay. The group delay factor can be read in the graphics for a specific frequency. The total frequency-specific input-to-output delay is a sum of the latency and group delay factors. To understand the significance of this total delay, consider that moving a loudspeaker away by 1 meter creates an additional delay of about 3 ms.
Amplifier Section
Amplifiers
6040R Treble Amplifier
150 W Class D
6040R bass amplifier
150 W Class D
Mains voltage
100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Power consumption
ISS Active
≤1 W
Idle
≤12 W
Full output
180 W
Signal processing section
Connectors
Input Analog signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm.
Input Digital signal input connector XLR female 110 Ohm.
Output Digital signal output / Thru connector XLR male 110 Ohm.
2 x Control Two CAT5 (RJ45) GLM Network connectors for computer control using the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software.
Product Variants
Product codes
Code
Product information
EAN code
CN code
6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker White, White Grille
6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker Black, Black Grille
6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker White, Black Grille
6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker Black, White Grille
6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker Grey
For even more technical details please see product operating manual.
Introducing the 6040R, the first of our exciting new Signature Series.
A celebration of pure sound and Finnish design, the Genelec Signature Series showcases a collection of cherished Genelec loudspeakers that have been recognised, and often awarded, for their groundbreaking technology and design. What's more, Signature Series models are completely reimagined and upgraded with our latest technology, making them highly sought-after, by professional users, audiophiles, and Genelec fans alike.
Design by Harri Koskinen
Born in 1970, Harri Koskinen’s uncompromising, bold design aesthetic has earned him international recognition from the earliest days of his career. Practicality, minimalist styling and a conceptual approach to product and spatial design are Harri’s trademarks, and have won him such accolades as the Kaj Franck Design Prize, the Torsten and Wanja Söderberg Prize, the Pro Finlandia Medal and the Compasso d'Oro Prize.
Since the original 6040A, Harri has played a key role in the development of countless Genelec models, and has brought a unique voice to the aesthetic of our loudspeakers and subwoofers. Thank you, Harri.
Five colour options
For every taste and decor...
Sustainability is in our nature
With our headquarters located in a beautiful region of Finland, environmental responsibility has always been important for Genelec. Long product lifecycles and total reliability were a must. But now those positive product attributes have a new purpose. Today most of us realise the negative impact that a disposable culture has on our environment.
Thus it is critically important that we all value technology that is built to last and that can be repaired easily for decades – just as we have from the very beginning. Over the years, technological advancements have enabled significant improvements in sustainability. For example, the Genelec factory is now powered entirely from renewable fuels, and long-distance travel is now avoided in favour of remote meetings whenever possible.
Recycling also remains a priority for the company. And that’s something that both we and our customers can admire in the environmentally friendly 6040R with it’s recycled, die-cast aluminium enclosure. It’s aluminium that, at the end of its long life, will be completely recyclable once again.
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