Short answer: the Genelec 7050C is the newer model that replaces the Genelec 7050B, but only the Genelec 7050B has been measured and ranked so far, so this comparison is on specs and features rather than sound. The Genelec 7050B is discontinued, so it is now a used buy.
The case for the Genelec 7050C: 8-inch (205mm) driver with a 130W Class D amplifier.
On the Genelec 7050B side: Professional 8-inch with 70W RMS and Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclosure extends to 25Hz with color-free response.
On paper: The Genelec 7050C is rated down to 24Hz against 85Hz, though makers quote these at different tolerances. The Genelec 7050C has more amplifier power, 130W against 70W.
Price: the Genelec 7050C lists at $1,575 and the Genelec 7050B at $2,495.
Buy the Genelec 7050B if you want a speaker whose sound quality has been measured and ranked.
Buy the Genelec 7050C if you want the newer model, with deeper rated bass and more power, and you can wait for measurements to confirm how it sounds.
Still deciding? The full Subwoofers rankings cover every ranked option.
Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7050C | Genelec 7050B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,575 | $2495 Discontinued |
| Ranked | - | #144 of 145 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) driver | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 130W (Class D) | 70W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 85Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 25-85Hz |
| Maximum SPL | 103 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 410H x 350W x 319D mm | 16.1”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (409.4 x 349.2 x 319.0 mm) |
| Weight | 17.3 kg | 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Enclosure | - | ported, bottom |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 87.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 95.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 98.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 99.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 101.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 102.0 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 100.3 dB |
| Warranty | - | 2(+3) |
| Measurement Source | - | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Inputs | - | XLR (balanced, 5-channel bass management in/out plus dedicated LFE input) |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 7050C: $1,575 B&H Photo Video eBay
Older model: the Genelec 7050B (rated 2.7/5).
Pros: 8-inch (205mm) driver with a 130W Class D amplifier. Genelec rates it at 24-85Hz (-6dB) and 103dB maximum output, with 6 balanced XLR inputs and 5 outputs for bass management of a multichannel system.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers. There is no automatic room correction, and 103dB maximum output limits it to smaller rooms and nearfield studio use.
Full Genelec 7050C review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 130W (Class D) |
|---|---|
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 410H x 350W x 319D mm |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) driver |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 85Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 103 dB |
| Weight | 17.3 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- These figures are manufacturer-specified rather than independently measured.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Genelec 7050B: $2495 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Genelec 7050C. It’s likely to perform similarly, though we don’t have measurements to confirm that yet.
Pros: Professional 8-inch with 70W RMS and Genelec Laminar Spiral Enclosure extends to 25Hz with color-free response. Compact studio design with five-channel inputs and automatic startup. Measured distortion under -30dB.
Cons: Discontinued.
Full Genelec 7050B review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70W RMS |
| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 100.3 dB |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 16.1”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (409.4 x 349.2 x 319.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | ported, bottom |
| Frequency Response | 25-85Hz |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (balanced, 5-channel bass management in/out plus dedicated LFE input) |
| Measurement Source | Ilkka Rissanen |
| Optical Input | No |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 87.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 92.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 95.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 98.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 101.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 102.0 dB |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 2(+3) |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Independently measured by Ilkka Rissanen; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons