Short answer: the Neumann KH 310 A has been measured and ranked; the Genelec 1032C has not been measured in a way we can rank yet, so until it is, this comes down to features and price.
What the Genelec 1032C offers: 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.
On the Neumann KH 310 A side: The sealed three-way design combines 35.2Hz measured -3dB extension with low distortion in the review’s demanding playback tests.
Price: the Genelec 1032C lists at $5,750 and the Neumann KH 310 A at $4,998.
Buy the Neumann KH 310 A if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the Genelec 1032C if you prefer its design or features, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 1032C | Neumann KH 310 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,750 per pair | $4,998 per pair |
| Ranked | - | #17 of 68 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 19.5”H x 12.6”W x 11.4”D (495 x 320 x 290 mm) | 10” x 15.1” x 11.5” (253 x 383 x 292 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each | 28.7 lbs (13.0 kg) |
| Drivers | 10” (250mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter | 8.25” woofer, 3” midrange, 1” tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 400W (250W woofer + 150W tweeter) | 290W total (150W woofer, 70W mid, 70W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 33Hz - 23kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 21kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 114dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| DSP | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) | No |
| App | Yes (GLM) | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU | XLR (balanced analog) |
| 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 (-3dB) | - | 35.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 28.3Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.70 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 1032C: $5,750 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: 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. GLM software measures your room and sets level, delay and EQ for each speaker automatically. 400W of amplification per speaker, with analog XLR and AES/EBU digital inputs.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Its specified ±2.5dB window (40Hz to 20kHz) is looser than the ±1.5dB of Genelec’s 8300 series. At 17kg in a large MDF box it needs sturdy stands, GLM calibration needs the separately sold GLM kit, and there is no RCA input.
Full Genelec 1032C review and specifications →
| AES Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 400W (250W woofer + 150W tweeter) |
| App | Yes (GLM) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 19.5”H x 12.6”W x 11.4”D (495 x 320 x 290 mm) |
| Drivers | 10” (250mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (via GLM software) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 33Hz - 23kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR, AES/EBU |
| Maximum SPL | 114dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Neumann KH 310 A: $4,998 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: The sealed three-way design combines 35.2Hz measured -3dB extension with low distortion in the review’s demanding playback tests. Its 2.2dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and 7.70 ideal-subwoofer score support balanced monitoring with useful full-range capability. Measured bass extension of 35.2Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Its measured tonal balance is not as even as the KH 150 or the best coaxial alternatives. Correct orientation and listening height matter for the separated drivers. The analog system lacks the integrated calibration workflow of newer DSP models, so room correction requires additional equipment. An unexplained dip around 80Hz shows in the measurements.
Full Neumann KH 310 A review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 290W total (150W woofer, 70W mid, 70W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28.3Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 35.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 10” x 15.1” x 11.5” (253 x 383 x 292 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Drivers | 8.25” woofer, 3” midrange, 1” tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz - 21kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced analog) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.21 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.70 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 28.7 lbs (13.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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