04/23/2026
The Great Genelec Debate—Flat vs SAM.
We just pulled these 8340A SAMs off the showroom floor right after a client demo. When we demo these, we like to set them to be completely “Flat”, it’s the best way to showcase the raw, transparent power of the speaker itself.
Once in your studio, Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) tunes the speaker to your room, it maps your specific acoustics, optimizing levels, delay, and frequency response for a perfectly balanced workspace.
Some engineers swear by the raw, flat response. Others refuse to mix without the SAM calibration locked in.
Which side are you on?