This page lists all 14 Genelec speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.
Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #1 of 11 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8010A: $700 Bhphotovideo
Pros: An extremely neutral speaker for mastering and mixing recordings. Although for mastering, it’s highly recommended to use a larger speaker with deeper bass extension or add a subwoofer
Cons: Not as deep of bass as the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Probably not the best choice for general music listening due to the price and limited bass extension.
Full Genelec 8010A review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 67Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 74Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 7.7"H x 4.8"W x 4.5"D (195.6 x 121.9 x 114.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Bass tilt, Desk proximity) |
| Frequency Response | 67 Hz-25 kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 50W (25W woofer + 25W tweeter) |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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- DSAUDIO.review: Genelec 8010A (Genelec G One) vs iLoud Micro Monitor Sound Demo w/ Bass Test
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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #1 of 36 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8331A: $4,500/pair Amazon Genelec
Pros: A true compact point source: the coaxial mid/tweeter and acoustically concealed opposed woofers produce exceptionally uniform directivity, superb nearfield summation and pinpoint imaging. Erin measured F3 at 49Hz and F10 at 39Hz, heard useful 40Hz in-room extension, and reached 100dB at 3m before protection activated. Response is highly neutral, distortion is low, and GLM provides calibrated level, delay and room-response correction. The die-cast aluminum waveguide/enclosure is both structurally inert and nearly diffraction-free.
Cons: At $4,500/pair it is expensive for a monitor whose protection circuit mutes near its limit rather than allowing short-term overload; larger rooms and bass-heavy playback still benefit from a subwoofer. GLM calibration requires separate network hardware, and connectivity is studio-centric—analog/AES XLR with no consumer streaming. The compact dual racetrack woofers cannot match larger Genelec Ones for deep-bass headroom, and passive sensitivity is not applicable because all filtering and amplification are internal.
Full Genelec 8331A review and specifications →
| Amplification | 72W LF + 36W MF + 36W HF |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 12"H x 7.4"W x 8.3"D (305 x 189 x 212 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 130x65mm woofers; 90mm coaxial mid; 19mm tweeter |
| Maximum Output | 100dB at 3m before protection (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | Not applicable (active DSP loudspeaker) |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs / 6.7kg each |
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Ranked #3 of 36 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8030C: $1590 Bhphotovideo
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a near-flat on-axis response with smooth directivity - “very nice overall.” Predicted in-room response is excellent aside from one minor dip. Reasonably wide horizontal beamwidth of about ±60 degrees that doesn’t narrow even above 10kHz. At 106dB SPL/1m, bass distortion measures much lower than a comparable passive speaker-plus-amplifier combination (Revel M106) tested the same way. Compression is purely instantaneous/amplitude-related rather than thermal, with max SPL before compression reaching 111dB SPL at 200Hz (96dB plus 15dB of headroom). The reviewer found it immediately musical, with reference tracks “translating” beautifully out of the box, and EQ correction of its one measured flaw improved detail with no downsides. Overall conclusion: excellent value, a rare combination of measured accuracy and genuinely engaging sound.
Cons: A minor but measurable dip between 2-3kHz shows up in both on- and off-axis measurements. Vertical directivity varies significantly with frequency, so listening height needs to stay right at the tweeter/ear axis for accurate tonal balance. Distortion at 106dB SPL/1m is elevated in the 500Hz-2kHz range compared to the Revel M106 comparison, even though bass distortion is much better. Compression headroom drops substantially at low frequencies - only about 105dB SPL max at 50Hz (a 0.5dB compression point) versus 111dB SPL at 200Hz, roughly a 6dB difference. As a near-field monitor, it has genuinely limited headroom in the deep bass - the reviewer noted severe distortion on deep-bass-heavy tracks at anything beyond modest listening levels.
Full Genelec 8030C review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 59Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7"H x 7.4"W x 7"D (297.2 x 188 x 177.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.1" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Bass tilt, treble tilt, room response) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 110dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg each |
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Ranked #5 of 36 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8020D: $1100 Bhphotovideo
Pros: Klippel-based spinorama measurements show a flat, well-behaved on-axis response from about 60Hz to 10kHz, with listening-window and early-reflections curves tracking closely together - a sign of well-controlled directivity. Horizontal directivity holds tight out to about ±30 degrees before starting to narrow. Applying EQ correction visibly closes the gap between the on-axis and predicted in-room curves, raising the calculated on-axis preference score from 5.4 to 6.4 and the in-room score from 5.6 to 6.6 - a straightforward, worthwhile tuning target for anyone using it with room correction.
Cons: Sound power rolls off starting around 500Hz-1kHz as the small 4.1” woofer/tweeter pair begins to beam, a typical trait of small nearfield monitors at this price. Off-axis response (measured out to 90 degrees) narrows noticeably above 1kHz, so off-center listening loses top-end energy. High price for the driver size.
Full Genelec 8020D review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 9.5"H x 5.8"W x 5.6"D (241.3 x 147.3 x 142.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.1" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (Bass tilt, desk proximity) |
| Frequency Response | 56 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 103dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg each |
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #5 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8361A: $10900 Bhphotovideo
Pros: Three-way coaxial design: 5” mid-range with an inset 1” metal dome tweeter, flanked symmetrically above and below by two 10” front-loaded woofers, giving nearly identical vertical response whether you’re sitting or standing. Wide, consistent horizontal radiation of about ±60°, very forgiving for multiple seats or a home-theater row. Distortion at both 86dB and 96dB/1m stays below roughly 1%, and multitone distortion is also under about 1% - among the cleanest speakers reviewed. Long-term compression is practically non-existent, with no woofer bottoming or audible intermodulation even driven to 90dB+ at 10 feet. In-room bass extension reaches down to about 35Hz without a subwoofer. Extensive back-panel tuning (bass rolloff, bass profile, treble profile, and a desk/console compensation switch) for boundary placement.
Cons: Approximately $11,000 per pair; Genelec’s GLM room-correction add-on (measurement mic plus software) is another ~$450 and wasn’t used in this review. Shows an on-axis dip around 200Hz that may be tied to some rear-panel radiation or resonance the reviewer couldn’t fully explain. In far-field listening there’s a mild upper-midrange/lower-treble rise (roughly 2-3kHz) that only smooths out with 5-10° of toe-out or closer near-field placement. Short-term compression testing shows some tweeter limiting, though it didn’t translate to audible issues in real-world listening. At about 70 lbs, awkward to lift onto a stand alone.
Full Genelec 8361A review and specifications →
| App | Yes (GLM) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 29Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 34Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.5"H x 14"W x 13.6"D (571.5 x 355.6 x 345.4 mm) |
| Drivers | Dual 263 x 137 mm woofers, 5.1" coaxial with tweeter midrange, 1" (25mm) coaxial tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 43kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 118dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 1000w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 70.3 lbs / 31.9 kg each |
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Ranked #6 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8351B: $9150 Bhphotovideo
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows exceptionally flat response both on- and off-axis. Predicted in-room response is “as good as it gets” - should sound very neutral in nearly any room. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±50 degrees is described by the reviewer as exceptionally smooth, a model example of well-executed directivity control. Vertical directivity is nearly as good as horizontal, a benefit of its coaxial driver design that’s rare among non-coaxial monitors. Distortion at 86dB SPL/1m is remarkably low - the reviewer says it’s “better than many headphones.”
Cons: Deep bass distortion rises substantially at higher output (96dB SPL/1m) - the reviewer notes “deep bass suffers” below about 100Hz. A distortion spike also appears near 8-10kHz at that same higher output level. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) measurements show resonances around 1-2kHz. Very expensive.
Full Genelec 8351B review and specifications →
| App | Yes (GLM) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 33Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 17"H x 11.3"W x 10.9"D (431.8 x 287 x 276.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8.6" woofer, 5" coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75" (19mm) coaxial tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Max SPL | 113dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 550w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 31.1 lbs / 14.1 kg each |
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Ranked #8 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8050B: $3800 Bhphotovideo
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a very good on-axis response with excellent directivity. Predicted in-room response is smooth, with only a 2kHz dip as a real issue. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±50 degrees is very smooth and well controlled. Vertical directivity is similarly even outside the 2kHz region, as long as listening position stays within about ±20 degrees of the woofer’s border. Distortion at 96dB SPL/1m is typical low-frequency behavior with the rest of the range well controlled.
Cons: A dip around 2kHz shows up in both the on-axis and predicted in-room measurements. An unexplained distortion spike appears around 10-15kHz at 96dB SPL/1m that the reviewer couldn’t identify a clear cause for. Cumulative spectral decay (waterfall) shows a port resonance lingering in the upper-bass/lower-midrange region. Very expensive.
Full Genelec 8050B review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 17.8"H x 11.3"W x 10.9"D (452.1 x 287 x 276.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 270w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs / 14.4 kg each |
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Ranked #9 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8040B: $2350 Bhphotovideo
Pros: Based on their smaller speaker’s performance against others, I’m ranking this accordingly.
Cons: Very expensive
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| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.4"H x 9.3"W x 8.8"D (365.8 x 236.2 x 223.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 41Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Output Power | 180w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg each |
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Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #109 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Genelec HTS3B: $1995
Pros: Professional 10-inch with dual passive radiators and 200W amp. Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE) ensures color-free low end to 25Hz. Compact precision design with measured distortion better than -30dB below fundamental.
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 108.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 17.1"H x 15.6"W x 15.7"D (433.3 x 396.7 x 400.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 18-120Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 89.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 95.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 98.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 101.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 109.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.3 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 200W RMS |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 61.7 lbs / 28.0 kg |
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Ranked #114 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Genelec 7060B: $3495
Pros: 10” driver down to 19Hz. Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE) with minimal turbulence. Six signal input/output channels. Integrated amp with active crossover and driver protection. Class A/B amplification.
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 107.6 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 20.7"H x 18.2"W x 14.3"D (527.0 x 462.0 x 363.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 10" (254mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 19-85Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 93.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 97.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 98.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 102.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 107.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 110.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 110.4 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 120W RMS |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 57.3 lbs / 26.0 kg |
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Ranked #135 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Genelec 7050B: $2495
Pros: Professional 8-inch with 70W RMS and Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclosure extends to 25Hz with color-free response. Compact studio design with five-channel inputs and automatic startup. Measured distortion under -30dB.
Full Genelec 7050B review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 100.3 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 16.1"H x 13.7"W x 12.6"D (409.4 x 349.2 x 319.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 25-85Hz |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 87.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 95.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 101.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 102.0 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 70W RMS |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs / 18.0 kg |
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Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Ranked #73 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Genelec 7071A: $4995
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 118.0 dB |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 29.7"H x 31.6"W x 19.3"D (754.9 x 802.9 x 490.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 103.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 106.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 108.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 115.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 118.6 dB |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 178.6 lbs / 81.0 kg |
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Ranked #91 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Genelec 7070A: $4995
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 112.0 dB |
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| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 24.6"H x 21.9"W x 19.3"D (625.1 x 555.0 x 490.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 97.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 100.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 102.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 106.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 109.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 112.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 113.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.6 dB |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 110.2 lbs / 50.0 kg |
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Ranked #93 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Genelec HTS4B: $2995
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 110.3 dB |
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| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 20.4"H x 19"W x 18.3"D (517.4 x 482.6 x 465.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | passive radiator |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 92.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 97.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 100.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 103.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 107.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 110.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 112.3 dB |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 81.6 lbs / 37.0 kg |
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