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GENELEC OYGENELEC 5040A ACTIVE SUBWOOFERDesign: Harri Koskinen 2008 Technical and acoustic design by Siamäk Naghian, Jussi Väisänen / Genelec Oy Product Development Department (Product Design Series) Genelec of Iisalmi is the world’s leading manufacturer of studio monitoring loudspeakers. The 5040A is an active subwoofer with the speaker driver ingeniously hidden under it. The material and manufacturing technology of the enclosure are innovations in the field. The subwoofer has a distinctive character of its own and its minimalist appearance makes it suit a variety of interiors. Top-level design is combined with state-of-the-art audio properties. Genelec from Iisalmi in Savo has produced studio monitoring loudspeakers for the past thirty years. Through its many audio innovations it has become a world leader in its field. Thorough research and product development, along with experience gained among professionals, have earned a reputation for high-quality products and distinctive design. The same principles are also applied in the design of models for home use. The 5040A Active Subwoofer supports up to five active speakers. It is the smallest subwoofer in the Genelec product range extending thus the product supply. The unconventional design of the subwoofer is by Harri Koskinen. The speaker driver and controls are installed on the base of the device, permitting the object to be given a simple and unpretentious form. The enclosure is made with a new method from deep-drawn steel and die-cast aluminium. The remote volume control unit features the same shape in miniature and controls the whole speaker system. Naturally, there have been no compromises with sound quality and the subwoofer is of the highest standard in terms of its technical specifications. The 5040A Active Subwoofer carries on the distinctive Genelec style. Design has helped make a technical device also aesthetically pleasing. The unit is compact and functional down to its details. While the 5040A has a distinct character of its own, its minimalist appearance makes it suit a variety of spaces and interiors. Genelec Oy Olvitie 5, 74100 Iisalmi Tel. +358 (0)17 83 881 www.genelec.com |
