Congratulations and a thank-you for the
purchase of this Genelec 7300 series
subwoofer. This manual addresses setting
up and using the Genelec 7360A and 7370A
subwoofers. These subwoofers are designed
to integrate easily into all environments, both
those using analogue audio as well as those
using digital AES/EBU audio. Genelec 7360A
and 7370A subwoofers are designed for
precise monitoring of multichannel analogue
audio signals and stereo AES/EBU signals.
Multichannel AES/EBU signal can be
monitored by using the 9301A multichannel
digital audio interface device connected to
the subwoofer.
Energy saving Intelligent Signal Sensing
(ISS) can be turned on to put the subwoofer
automatically into a standby state when
audio signal has been absent for a selected
time. In the standby mode the product
consumes less than one Watt of power.
Upon sensing an input signal the subwoofer
automatically wakes up to full operation. The
wait until entering the ISS power save can be
congured using the Genelec Loudspeaker
Manager (GLM) software. When the ISS is
active you can have your monitoring system
ready for action at all times.
Installation
Each subwoofer is supplied with a mains
cable, one 5 m GLM network cable and an
operating manual. Before connecting switch
the subwoofer and monitors o.
Connections
Analogue input 1 thru 7
XLR balanced inputs, typically provided from
console or monitor controller. +24 dBu max.
Multichannel digital signal can be
monitored by using the 9301A AES/EBU
Multichannel Interface device connected to
the subwoofer.
LFE In
This is a dedicated input for LFE use with
analogue signals. Its bandwidth is extended
to 150 Hz. The addition of +10 dB is enabled
by the +10 dB DIP Switch.
Analogue Output 1 thru 7
Balanced XLR connectors for connecting the
main monitors to the subwoofer. Depending
on the chosen mode of bass management,
these outputs may carry either unltered or
high-pass ltered signal to the main monitors.
See chapter "Bass Management" for details.
LFE Out
Straight thru-put of the LFE In. Typically LFE
Out will be connected to LFE In when daisy-
chaining multiple subwoofers.
Link Out
Combined summation of main inputs 1 thru
7 that are passed along to a second or more
daisy-chained subwoofers. See chapter
"Using Multiple Subwoofers."
Link In
Use this input when daisy-chaining
subwoofers. Accepts ONLY the signal from
Link Out. Analogue inputs 1-7 should not be
used when Link In is connected. See chapter
"Using Multiple Subwoofers."
OUT1 / Test 1
Passes the 85 Hz Phase Test Tone when used
in the Stand Alone Manual Mode. Enabled
with the Dip Switch labeled "Test Tone".
OUT2/Test 2
Reserved for future use.
AES/EBU IN
Two channel AES/EBU digital input. This
input can also be congured to receive a
digital LFE channel using the GLM software
or the "Digital LFE" and "LFE Channel A/B"
switches.
AES/EBU OUT
Output is straight thru-put of AES/EBU IN.
BYPASS
Bass manager subwoofer Bypass. For use
with Stand-alone Manual mode. Accepts a
TRS/TS contact open/close device.
GLM NETWORK
Two CAT5 (RJ45) GLM Network connectors
for computer control using the Genelec
Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software.
MAINS INPUT
Supports a wide mains voltage range
(100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz) and enables the
subwoofer to be plugged in anywhere
globally. If the mains power is provided with
a generator, inverter or certain lower-quality
UPS devices, we recommend ltering of the
mains power voltage harmonics and taking
care that the voltage supply is stable.
Bass Management
Bass management splits the signal from each
input into low and high frequency components.
Signal content below the crossover frequency
is reproduced by the subwoofer and signal
content above the crossover frequency is
reproduced by the monitors connected to the
outputs of the subwoofer.
The 736
management methods:
This method builds both the highpass and
the lowpass lters in the subwoofer and can
be used in all setups, with or without GLM
control. A xed 85 Hz crossover lter for the
analogue main channels is default for manual
stand-alone use. However, we recommend
the use of the much more exible distributed
bass management method.
In this method all analogue signal cables
are routed through the subwoofer's IN/OUT
connectors to the respective main monitors.
In this method the lowpass lter is applied
in the subwoofer and the highpass lter in
the monitor, and these are set in synchrony
using the GLM network. This method is only
available in systems where GLM is used.
The GLM management software enables
adjusting the subwoofer/monitor crossover
from 50 Hz to 100 Hz when distributed bass
management is used.
The distributed bass management
supports three different signal cabling
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MAINSINPUT
50/60Hz300W
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BASSROLL-OFF
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DIGITALLFE
LFECHANNEL
LFE+10 dB
LEVEL
TESTTONE
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STORED
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7360ASMART ACTIVE SUBWOOFER
IN 6IN7
OUT 6OUT 7
ANALOGANALOGANALOG
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OUT 1
TEST 1
OUT 2
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LFE IN
OUT
IN 5
DIGITAL
LFE OUT
OUT 5
IN
LINK IN
LINK OUT
GLM NETWORK
SERIAL
NUMBER
ANALOG
CONNECTORS
GLM NETWORK
CONNECTORS
Figure 1. Connector panel
of the 7360A. The 7370A
is similar.
• Y-cables from the source to the
subwoofer's IN connector and the
monitor's signal input.
• Signal sources with dual outputs for each
channel.
Use With GLM™
Control Network
Subwoofers are fully compatible with
Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and
the proprietary Genelec monitor control
network and Genelec SAM monitors. Using
the GLM control method unleashes the full
room compensation power in the subwoofer,
with 20 parametric room compensation
lters. This level of room compensation detail
is only available when the GLM is used. Use
with the GLM™ network is described in the
GLM System Operating Manual.
ROTARY
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
POWER
SWITCH
USB CABLE
SUBWOOFER
COMPUTER
RUNNING
GLMSOFTWARE
AES/EBU IN/OUT
CONNECTORS
GLM ADAPTER
GLM
MONITORS
MICROPHONE
PLACED IN
THE LISTENING
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TERMINATOR
GLM NETWORK
CABLE
POSITION
System setup
Although the subwoofer can be used without
the GLM™ software and control network,
they only reach their full potential when
set up and calibrated using the GLM™
software. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager
GLM™ and the proprietary Genelec
monitor control network offer automated
acoustic equalization and alignment for any
reproduction system from simple stereo to
very complex 3D immersive setups including
also one or more subwoofers. GLM setup is
fast and accurate and can precisely address
the typical narrow-band low frequency mode
resonances of a room, or typical radiation
load frequency response compensation. The
settings can be controlled with a computer
or be permanently stored in the monitors to
make the setup available at all times even
Figure 2. GLM Network cabling. Audio cabling not shown.
when a computer is not in use. Genelec
recommends setting up SAM monitoring
systems using GLM. You can nd a detailed
description of the setup and the use of
GLM™ in the GLM™ System Operating
Manual.
• Connect a CAT5 (RJ45) cable between
each monitor (and subwoofer) and nally
to the control network input of the GLM
Adapter device (see Figure 1).
• Connect the GLM Adapter device to
computer USB connector.
• Using a microphone stand, place the
The setup is fast and consists of the
following steps:
Genelec measurement microphone at the
listening location with the microphone
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pointing upwards and the microphone top
Phase Difference: 270°
Phase Difference: 90°
at the height of the engineer’s ear. The
microphone is a part of the GLM User Kit
• Connect the microphone cable to the
microphone input in the GLM Adapter
device.
• Download the GLM software at the
Genelec web site (www.genelec.com).
• Install the GLM software and follow the
instructions in the software to measure
and set up your system.
• If you plan to not use a computer for
controlling the monitors, use the GLM
software to write the setting into the
monitors (use menu item “Store | Store
the Current Group Settings…”).
While the GLM network is disconnected
the settings stored using the Genelec
Loudspeaker Manager software can be can
be retrieved and activated by setting the
STORED switch ON.
With GLM active and controlling the
subwoofer, the use of analogue or digital
inputs is forced by the “Input Type” in the
Group.
In standalone manual mode, AES/EBU
digital signal will override analogue signal if
valid digital clock is detected.
Using standalone Stored Settings, the
input type dened by the Group is used.
.
Use Without GLM
Cabling
The 7300 series subwoofers can be easily set
up using the xed 85 Hz analogue crossover
filter. This fixed crossover filter is on as
a factory setting and highpass filters the
analogue outputs on the subwoofer. When
using this method, run each signal cable rst
to the subwoofer. Then, run the respective
output to the monitor. This monitor feed
signal is highpass ltered at 85 Hz.
When using an analogue LFE signal, run
the LFE signal to the subwoofer's LFE IN
connector.
Control Switches
BASS ROLL-OFF controls compensate for
the very low frequency boost, reducing the
20 Hz level in 4 dB steps. The settings add
to a total of 12 dB attenuation. Setting both
switches to "OFF" obtains a at response.
PHASE switchescan put the subwoofer
Phase Difference: 0°
85 Hz
Phase Difference: 180°
85 Hz
Figure 3. The eect of phase dierence between the subwoofer and the main monitors
in phase with a selected main monitor.
Incorrect phase alignment can cause a drop
in level at the crossover frequency. See
chapter "Setting the Phase Switches."
Digital LFE switch activates LFE processing
for the "AES/EBU DIGITAL IN" input and sets
the low pass frequency for the subframe
selected to reproduce the LFE channel to
150 Hz (see also "LFE CHANNEL" below).
85 Hz
85 Hz
STORED switch selects the settings
stored inside the memory of the subwoofer
and settings made by the subwoofer's
controls. The stored settings are set using
the GLM Loudspeaker Manager Software
and the GLM control network and provide
superior functionality compared to the
subwoofer's own controls.
Connector Panel Light
LFE CHANNELA/B selects which
subframe in the
input
carries the LFE channel. "ON" for A,
"OFF" for B. If A is selected for LFE, the B
subframe is assumed to carry main channel
audio and vice versa.
LFE +10 dB function adds +10 dB of gain.
See chapter "Using the LFE +10 dB function.
LEVEL switches scale down the subwoofer
output level. The switch settings add up and
combine with the rotary level adjustment
control.
TEST TONE switch activates the 85 Hz test
tone used for calibrating the phase. See
chapter "Manual Phase Adjustment Method"
ISS switch activates the signal sensing
automatic energy saving function.
"AES/EBU DIGITAL IN"
Normally, the light on the connector panel is
green, indicating normal operational mode.
Red colour indicates amplier clipping and
yellow indicates thermal overload. If the red
or yellow warning light appears, turn down
the level.
Setting the Phase Switches
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Incorrect phase alignment between main
monitors and subwoofer causes a drop
in the frequency response of the whole
system at the crossover frequency. Figure 3
shows the eect of phase dierence to the
frequency response.
The phase dierence between the main
monitors and subwoofer at the listening
position depends on the position of the
"
subwoofer, so the phase adjustment should
be done only after the preferred position is
found and subwoofer and monitor levels
have been aligned. GLM software control
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adjusts the phase automatically, but if GLM
is not available, the following manual phase
matching can be applied.
• When producing an audio format that
does not require the use of +10 dB gain
on the LFE channel.
Manual Phase
Adjustment Method
Genelec 7360A and 7370A subwoofers are
equipped with a built-in 85 Hz frequency
test tone generator for phase alignment.
The test tone generator is connected to
the subwoofer's "TEST 1" output. Connect
temporarily a monitor to this output for
manual phase alignment.
Power up the system and set the TEST
TONE switch to "ON." Now you can hear an
85 Hz test signal from the subwoofer and
the main monitor connected to the center
channel output.
1. Toggle the -180° phase switch on and o,
and set it to the position which gives the
lowest sound level at the listening position.
2. Next toggle the -90° phase switch on and
o, and again set it to the position which
gives the lowest sound level.
3. Finally, set the -180° phase switch to
the opposite setting and deactivate the
test signal. The phase adjustment is now
complete.
Using the LFE +10 dB
Function
Dolby Digital and DTS encoding formats
present the LFE channel with +10 dB gain
relative to the main channels. Surround
sound decoders may automatically add
+10 dB of LFE gain to restore the level
balance.
The “LFE +10 dB” function can add the
+10 dB of gain to the LFE channel in the
production stage if it is not already done
by the source connected to the monitoring
system. Switching the “LFE +10 dB” switch
to the “ON” position activates the function.
If the LFE output is at a 10 dB higher level
than other (non-LFE) channels, this switch
should be set to “OFF”.
The “LFE +10 dB” function should not be
used in the following cases:
• If the +10 dB LFE gain is already
implemented by another device, for
example, a surround sound processor or
the output matrix of a mixing console.
Additional Information
Positioning Subwoofer in Room
The location of the subwoofer can affect
the frequency response and sound level
dramatically particularly when the room
acoustic effects are strong. Even small
changes in a subwoofer's location can make a
marked dierence in the frequency response.
To begin, place the subwoofer at the front
wall slightly offset from the room center
line. Often methodical experimentation is
needed to nd the location giving the attest
frequency response at the listening location.
Usually the subwoofer is placed close to
a wall as this usually creates the highest
output. Positioning the subwoofer close to a
corner boosts the bass level and may cause
asymmetrical spatial imaging. Measured from
the subwoofer's driver the recommended
distance to a wall is less than 0.6 m (24 in).
Cancellations from the wall are then avoided.
Operating Environment
These subwoofers are designed for
indoor use only. The permissible ambient
temperature is 15-35 degrees Celsius
(50-95°F) and relative humidity 20% to
80% (non-condensing). When the product
has been stored or transported in cool
environment and is taken into a warm room,
wait 0.5-1 hours before opening packing to
prevent condensation of humidity before
connecting to mains power.
Minimum Clearances
Do not cover the grille or place the subwoofer
so that there is less than 0.1 m (4 in) of free
space in front of the grille. The space must
be ventilated or suciently large to dissipate
heat so that the ambient temperature
does not rise above 35 degrees Celsius
(95°F). Make sure that the space under the
subwoofer allows air flow. Thick carpets
may block ventilation needed for cooling the
electronics. The reex port opening should
have a clearance of at least 7.5 cm (3 in) to
ensure functioning of the reex port.
Flush Mounting
When the subwoofer is ush mounted in a
wall or cabinet, ensure unrestricted airow
Figure 4. Flush mounting the
subwoofer. Note the clearance needed
on the reex port side.
in the reflex port and amplifier cooling.
Make the recess 7.5 cm (3 in) wider than the
subwoofer. Place the subwoofer to the right
side of the recess if the driver is facing the
room. This leaves sucient free space at
the reex port side. The height and depth of
the recess should not be much bigger than
needed for ventilation as this may cause
unwanted acoustic eects.
Using Multiple Subwoofers
Multiple Genelec 7360A or 7370A
subwoofers can be coupled together in high
SPL applications. The necessary cabling is
dierent for digital and analogue signals.
Digital Cabling
Run a signal cable from the AES/EBU OUT
connector of the rst subwoofer in the chain
to the AES/EBU IN connector of the next
subwoofer. Check that the Digital LFE and
LFE Channel A/B control switches have the
same settings in all subwoofers in the chain.
Analogue Cabling
When daisy-chaining multiple subwoofers
with analogue signals, run a cable from the
Link Out connector to the next subwoofer’s
Link In connector. When using the LFE
signal, also run a cable from the LFE Out to
the next subwoofer’s LFE In.
Control Switch Settings
When Using Multiple Subwoofers
When using GLM and its AutoCal function
for calibration, no manual adjustments on the
control switches are necessary. If GLM is not
available, manual adjustments are needed.
1. Calibrate the subwoofers one by one with
all other subwoofers in the chain switched
o. Start with the rst subwoofer.
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2. First calibrate the level between the
10
200
20
30
50
100
Hz
Level vs Freq (Hz)7360A 25.4.16
dB SPL
10
200
20
30
50
100
Hz
Level vs Freq (Hz)7370A 25.4.16
subwoofer and all main monitors using
the rotary level adjustment trimmer on the
subwoofer and suitable test signals.
3. Adjust the phase of the rst subwoofer
as instructed in the chapter “Manual Phase
Adjustment Method”.
4. Repeat phases 1 to 3 with all other
subwoofers in the chain, one by one.
5. When two subwoofers connected in this
way are positioned close to one another,
bass level increases by 6 dB. Three
subwoofers give an SPL increase of 9.5 dB
and four subwoofers 12 dB compared to a
single subwoofer. In order to match the SPL
level of the complete subwoofer chain with
the main monitor system, reduce the level of
all subwoofers in the chain accordingly.
Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts inside
the subwoofer. Maintenance or repair must
only be done by a Genelec certied service.
+100
Bass
Roll-Off
-4,-8 and
-12dB
LFE channel
+80
Main channels
+60
+40
+20
+0
Figure 5. The curves above show the
main channel's frequency response
with 85 Hz lowpass ltering, the fre-
quency response of the LFE channel
and the eect of the Bass Roll-O
adjustment to the response of the
7360A.
+100
Bass
Roll-Off
-4,-8 and
-12dB
LFE channel
+80
dB SPL
Main channels
+60
+40
+20
+0
Figure 6. The curves above show the
main channel's frequency response
with 85 Hz lowpass ltering, the fre-
quency response of the LFE channel
and the eect of the Bass Roll-O
adjustment to the response of the
7370A.
Genelec guarantees the subwoofers for
two years against manufacturing faults or
defects altering performance. Refer to the
reseller for full sales and guarantee terms.
Safety Considerations
The 7360A and 7370A have been designed
in accordance with international safety
standards. To ensure safe operation, the
following warnings and precautions must be
observed:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be
performed by a Genelec certied service.
• The subwoofer enclosure must not be
opened.
• Do not use this product with a mains
cable or mains outlet having no protective
earth (potential equalizing) connection as
doing so may result in personal injury.
• To prevent re or electric shock, do not
expose the product to water or moisture.
• Do not place objects lled with liquid, such
as vases, on the subwoofer or near it.
• The amplier is not completely
disconnected from the mains power
unless the mains cable is removed from
the amplier or the mains outlet.
Guarantee
• Free ow of air behind and around the
subwoofer is necessary to maintain
sucient cooling. Do not obstruct airow
around the subwoofer.
• These subwoofers are capable of
producing sound pressure levels in
excess of 85 dB, which may cause a
permanent hearing damage.
Compliance to FCC Rules
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under
FCC rules.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model7360A7370A
Lower cut-o frequency -6 dB19 Hz19 Hz
Upper cut-o frequency -6 dB (main channel/LFE)100 Hz/150 Hz100 Hz/150 Hz
Accuracy of frequency response +/-3 dB19 Hz - 100 Hz19 Hz - 100 Hz
Driver 250 mm (10 in)
Harmonic distortion at 1 m on axis in half space, 30 to 85 Hz2nd ≤ 3% @ 90 dB SPL
Maximum short term sine wave SPL output averaged from 30 to 85 Hz,
measured in half space at 1 meter
Maximum peak SPL output with random pink noise, measured in half
space at 1 meter
Self generated noise at 1 m on axis (A-weighted) < 5 dB
Weight27 kg48 kg
Dimensions H x W x D527 x 462 x 365 mm
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Short term amplier output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection circuitry)
Amplier system THD at nominal output< 0.01%
Mains voltage100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Standby, ISS active
Idle
Full output, peak
(magnetically shielded)
3rd ≤ 2% @ 90 dB SPL
≥ 109 dB SPL≥ 113 dB SPL
≥ 114 dB SPL≥ 118 dB SPL
203/4 x 183/16 x 143/8 in
300W400W
<1 W
15 W
300 W
305 mm (12 in)
(no magnetical shielding)
2nd ≤ 3% @ 95 dB SPL
3rd ≤ 3% @ 95 dB SPL
625 x 555 x 496 mm
245/8 x 217/8 x 191/2 in
<1 W
20 W
400 W
SIGNAL PROCESSING SECTION
Analogue signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm
Maximum analogue input signal
Analogue input sensitivity (100 dB SPL at 1 m) rotary level adjustment
Digital signal input connector XLR female 110 Ohm
Digital signal output / Thru connector XLR male 110 Ohm
Digital audio input
Word length
Sample rate
Digital input sensitivity(100 dB SPL at 1 m )
Subsonic lter (18 dB/octave) below19 Hz
Control network
Type
Connection
GLMTM software frequency response adjustment parametric notch lters20
System calibrationGenelec GLM AutoCal™
Crossover subwoofer/subwoofer output channels
Centralized Bass Management
Distributed Bass Management (GLM control only)
LFE cuto150 Hz
Midband rejection >400 Hz≥ 50 dB
Bass Roll-O control operating range in 4 dB steps0 to -12 dB at 20 Hz
Phase matching control90° steps with dip switch controls
rotary level adjustment
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 non-inverting, pin 3 inverting
+25.0 dBu
+12 to -6 dBu
AES/EBU Single Wire
AES/EBU Single Wire
16 - 24 bits
32 - 192 kHz
-30 dBFS
Proprietary GLM™ network
2 RJ45, CAT5 cables
Subwoofer: low pass 85 Hz, output: high pass 85 Hz
Subwoofer: low pass 50-100 Hz, output: no ltering
15° steps with GLM control
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7360A and 7370A Operating Manual
Genelec Document D0134R001a. Copyright Genelec Oy 9.2016. All data subject to change without prior notice
International enquiries:
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone +358 17 83881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Email genelec@genelec.com
In the U.S. please contact:
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Email genelec.usa@genelec.com
In China please contact:
Beijing Genelec Audio Co, Ltd
Room 101, 1st Floor Building 71 B33
Universal Business Park
No.10 Jiuxianqiao Road,Chaoyang District,
Beijing 100015, China
Phone +86 (10) 5823 2014, Post code 100015
Email genelec.china@genelec.com
www.genelec.com
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Genelec Sverige
Ellipsvägen 10B
P.O. Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone +46 8 449 5220
Fax +46 8 708 7071
Email info@genelec.com
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