Genelec Speaker Rankings and Reviews

ASR’s Klippel measurements support a neutral compact monitor: the response spans 2.5dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, with lower narrow-band variation in the listening window than directly on-axis.

The smallest model in Genelec’s home G Series, built on the same 3” woofer, metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide as the Genelec 8010A studio monitor, in a die-cast aluminum cabinet.

A coaxial three-way studio monitor with reference-grade measurements and preference scores of 6.57 standalone and 8.51 with an ideal subwoofer.

ASR’s Klippel measurements show a 1.9dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and smooth listening-window behavior.

ASR’s measurements give a 2.3dB midrange response span and a -3dB point around 56Hz.

A measured 1.6dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz and preference scores of 5.52 standalone and 8.04 with an ideal subwoofer support accurate close-range monitoring.

The home version of Genelec’s 8030 studio monitor: the same 5” woofer, 0.75” metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, with 50W each for bass and treble.

A compact waveguided monitor with balanced XLR input and placement filters, well suited to a small studio desk.

A compact die-cast aluminum speaker built on the same drivers and waveguide as the Genelec 8020D studio monitor, and it plugs straight into consumer gear through an RCA input.

The vertical ASR measurement scores 7.75 with an ideal subwoofer and reaches 35.2Hz at -3dB.

The coaxial design combines consistent imaging with substantial output capability.

An 8.52 ideal-subwoofer preference score and 1.2dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz place the measured vertical configuration among the strongest tonal performers here.

A large midfield studio monitor with a 15” woofer, a coaxial midrange and tweeter, and a 6.53 preference score (7.97 with a subwoofer).

A 10” woofer and 1” metal dome tweeter in a Directivity Control Waveguide, specified down to 33Hz at -6dB and 114dB short-term output, so it plays loud and deep without a subwoofer.

An 8” woofer and 1” metal dome tweeter behind Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide, specified at ±1.5dB from 38Hz to 20kHz and down to 33Hz at -6dB, deep enough for most music without a subwoofer.

A strong choice when professional output capability and listening distance matter.

A 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal dome tweeter behind Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide, in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, specified at ±1.5dB from 45Hz to 20kHz and down to 38Hz at -6dB.

A flagship active main monitor specified at ±1.5dB from 20Hz to 35kHz and 126dB output, so it needs no subwoofer.

The 2013 generation between the Genelec 8030A and the Genelec 8030C, a 5” woofer and 3/4” tweeter in a die-cast aluminum enclosure with a Directivity Control Waveguide and 80W of bi-amplification.

A compact two-way studio monitor with a 5” woofer, a 3/4” metal dome tweeter in Genelec’s Directivity Control Waveguide and 40W per driver.

A three-way coaxial studio monitor that hides two 215 x 100mm racetrack woofers behind the front baffle, with a 120mm midrange and 3/4” tweeter in a coaxial waveguide.

Measured -3dB extension of 35.2Hz gives the 8050B deeper native bass than many similarly ranked monitors.

A large two-way studio monitor with a 10” woofer, a 1” metal dome tweeter in Genelec’s waveguide and 300W of amplification.

A two-way active monitor with a 6.5” woofer and a 1” metal dome tweeter in a natural composite cabinet, with 80W and 50W class D amplifiers.

The 2013 generation between the Genelec 1032A and the Genelec 1032C, with a 10” woofer and metal dome tweeter in a Directivity Control Waveguide driven by 300W per speaker (180W bass, 120W treble).