Short answer: the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S. It ranks #35 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $1,650. The Genelec 7050C ranks #211, rated 2.7/5, at $1,575, $75 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
What the Genelec 7050C does well: A compact studio subwoofer with six balanced inputs and five outputs for bass management in a nearfield multichannel setup. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers.
The Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S is the better-sounding pick. A sealed subwoofer with tight, precise bass, strong output, and app control with parametric EQ for room tuning. The tradeoff: The sealed design compresses below 40Hz at high output and gives up deep bass to the ported Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1V, which has far more output between 16 and 40Hz.
Buy the Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $75 with the Genelec 7050C does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
Worth knowing: the Genelec 7050C has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.5 to 2.9, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7050C | Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,575 | $1,650 |
| Ranked | #211 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #35 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 10/5 |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) driver | 13.8” (351mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 130W (Class D) | 800W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 85Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 19-200Hz, ±3dB |
| Maximum SPL | 103 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 16.1”H x 13.8”W x 12.6”D (410 x 350 x 319 mm) | 18.9”H x 13.2”W x 17.7”D (479.8 x 334.8 x 449.8 mm) |
| Weight | 38.1 lbs (17.3 kg) | 54 lbs (24.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Country | Finland | Norway |
| Enclosure | Ported | sealed |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | - | 86.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | - | 93.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 98.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 104.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 108.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 113.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 117.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 118.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 118.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | - | 118.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | - | 118.1 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 116.8 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black, white |
| Measurement Source | - | Audioholics |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced), RCA |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 7050C: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Arendal 1723 Subwoofer 1S: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
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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