French Magazine Diapason Awards Genelec 8380A and 8381A Its Prestigious Gold Award
The Diapason d'Or, or Golden Diapason, is among the most coveted recognitions in the world of high-fidelity audio. Awarded by France's leading classical music magazine, Diapason, it is decided by a panel of experienced listeners and critics who evaluate audio products for their accuracy, tonality, and overall listening experience.
Founded in 1956, the magazine has spent nearly seven decades shaping the standards of audio and music enthusiasts across the French-speaking world and beyond. Genelec is deeply honoured that two of its loudspeakers have received this award.
The 8381A, empowers engineers and producers to hear every audio in detail, offering true-to-life sound levels and dynamics, with the full flexibility of free-standing monitor placement and advanced room adaptation, a combination that earned it the Diapason d'Or in 2025.
With its coaxial driver, powerful 15-inch woofer and high SPL capability, the 8380A delivers exceptionally accurate imaging and neutral sound reproduction for professional studios and demanding high-fidelity listening environments, and was awarded the same distinction, Diapason d'Or in 2026
Being recognised by Diapason means a great deal to us. Few publications understand the relationship between technology and musical emotion as deeply.
We congratulate the engineering and design teams behind both products, and thank Diapason magazine for this wonderful acknowledgement.
