Short answer: the Genelec 8351B. It ranks #4 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.8/5, at $9,900. The Genelec 1032C ranks #24, rated 4.5/5, at $5,750, $4,150 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Genelec 1032C does well: A powerful 10 inch studio monitor that plays loud and deep without a subwoofer, with automatic room calibration and digital input. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Why pick the Genelec 8351B: Coaxial three-way studio monitors with highly accurate sound, deep bass, low distortion, and automatic room calibration for precise listening. The tradeoff: Bass distortion increases at higher playback levels, so a subwoofer remains useful for demanding material.
Buy the Genelec 8351B. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $4,150 with the Genelec 1032C does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Worth knowing: the Genelec 1032C has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.3 to 4.7, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 1032C | Genelec 8351B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,750 per pair | $9,900 per pair |
| Ranked | #24 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #4 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 19.5”H x 12.6”W x 11.4”D (495 x 320 x 290 mm) | 17”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D (431.8 x 287 x 276.9 mm) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each | 31.1 lbs (14.1 kg) each |
| Drivers | 10” (250mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter | 8.6” woofer, 5” coaxial with tweeter midrange, 0.75” (19mm) coaxial tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 400W (250W woofer + 150W tweeter) | 550w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 33Hz - 23kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (±1.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 114dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 113dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | Yes (via GLM software) |
| App | Yes (GLM) | Yes (GLM) |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | XLR |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| AES Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 28Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 33Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 1032C: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Genelec 8351B: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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