Short answer: the Focal Solo6 ST6. It ranks #53 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $2,998. The Genelec G Four ranks #67, rated 4.2/5, at $2,790, $208 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Focal Solo6 ST6: ASR measured a tight 1.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and a 7.34 ideal-subwoofer score, supporting accurate midrange monitoring. The catch: The measured -3dB point is 46.9Hz, so deep-bass work benefits from a subwoofer.
Why pick the Genelec G Four: A home speaker built on the drivers and waveguide of the Genelec 8040B studio monitor: a 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal-dome tweeter in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, each with its own 90W amplifier. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8040B it is based on.
Buy the Focal Solo6 ST6. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $208 you would save on the Genelec G Four does not close the gap.
About the ratings: the Genelec G Four’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.9 to 4.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Solo6 ST6 | Genelec G Four | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,998 per pair | $2,790 per pair |
| Ranked | #53 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #67 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38.1Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB peak at 1m | 105dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 130W total (80W LF + 50W HF); Bi-amped (Class G LF + Class AB HF) | 180W (90W woofer + 90W tweeter) |
| Drivers | 1” Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter, 6.5” “W” composite sandwich-cone woofer | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 24.6 x 33.4 x 29.5cm (9.7 x 13.1 x 11.6 in) each, 13kg (28.6 lb) each | 14.4” (365 mm) H x 237mm W x 223mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.32 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.34 | - |
| Inputs | XLR | RCA, XLR |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 40kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 48Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 41Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) each |
| EQ | - | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| App | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Solo6 ST6: $2,998 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Focal ST6 Twin6 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5) and the Focal Trio6 ST6 (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.2/5). See every Focal Twin6, Solo6 and Trio6 generation.
Pros: ASR measured a tight 1.6dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and a 7.34 ideal-subwoofer score, supporting accurate midrange monitoring. The beryllium tweeter and Focus mode offer a useful professional workflow, with Focus serving as an alternate mix-check presentation. Its beryllium inverted-dome tweeter and 6.5-inch W composite sandwich-cone woofer are a low-mass, low-distortion pairing. Measured bass extension of 46.9Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The measured -3dB point is 46.9Hz, so deep-bass work benefits from a subwoofer. The standard-mode score does not apply to Focus mode. There is no automatic room-calibration system, and premium driver materials alone do not establish superior sound.
Full Focal Solo6 ST6 review and specifications →
| Released | 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 130W total (80W LF + 50W HF); Bi-amped (Class G LF + Class AB HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38.1Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 24.6 x 33.4 x 29.5cm (9.7 x 13.1 x 11.6 in) each, 13kg (28.6 lb) each |
| Drivers | 1” Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter, 6.5” “W” composite sandwich-cone woofer |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 40kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB peak at 1m |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.34 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Genelec G Four: $2,790 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec G One (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Genelec G Two (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.3/5), the Genelec G Three (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5) and the Genelec G Five (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, estimated 4.3/5).
Pros: A home speaker built on the drivers and waveguide of the Genelec 8040B studio monitor: a 6.5” woofer and 0.75” metal-dome tweeter in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, each with its own 90W amplifier. Bass reaches 48Hz (±2.5dB) and 41Hz (-6dB), and it plays to 105dB short-term, enough to fill a medium living room without a subwoofer. RCA and balanced XLR inputs and rear tone switches handle consumer and pro sources and different placements.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8040B it is based on. There is no GLM room calibration or digital input, and at nearly 10kg each it needs sturdy stands or shelves.
Full Genelec G Four review and specifications →
| Released | 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 180W (90W woofer + 90W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.4” (365 mm) H x 237mm W x 223mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 41Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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