Short answer: the Neumann KH 310 A. It ranks #20 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $4,998; the Genelec 1032C ranks #24, rated 4.5/5, and costs $5,750, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Genelec 1032C: A powerful 10 inch studio monitor that plays loud and deep without a subwoofer, with automatic room calibration and digital input. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Neumann KH 310 A lacks. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The case for the Neumann KH 310 A: Sealed three-way studio monitors with balanced sound, useful deep bass, and low distortion even when played hard. The tradeoff: Its measured tonal balance is not as even as the Neumann KH 150 or the best coaxial alternatives.
Buy the Neumann KH 310 A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Genelec 1032C and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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 | Neumann KH 310 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,750 per pair | $4,998 per pair |
| Ranked | #24 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #20 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) | 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 1032C: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Neumann KH 310 A: 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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