Short answer: the Genelec 7050C, if you are buying new, though neither ranks well in its class. The Genelec 7050B measures as well as it (#210 vs #211 of 212 subwoofers, 2.7/5 vs 2.7/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Genelec 7050C is still sold new at $1,575. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 212 subwoofers, so if sound quality matters, consider the JTR Speakers Captivator 212PRO instead, ranked #1 at $2,799.
The case for the Genelec 7050C: A compact studio subwoofer with six balanced inputs and five outputs for bass management in a nearfield multichannel setup. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its output can’t be compared with ranked subwoofers.
The case for the Genelec 7050B: A discontinued compact studio subwoofer with five channel inputs and automatic startup, built for small monitoring setups. The tradeoff: Output is low for the price, averaging only 100.3dB from 40 to 80Hz, so it suits small rooms and near field monitoring rather than a home theater.
Buy the Genelec 7050C new; the Genelec 7050B is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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 | Genelec 7050B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,575 | $2,495 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #211 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #210 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 2(+3) |
| 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 | 16.1”H x 13.8”W x 12.6”D (410 x 350 x 319 mm) | 16.1”H x 13.7”W x 12.6”D (409.4 x 349.2 x 319.0 mm) |
| Weight | 38.1 lbs (17.3 kg) | 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Country | Finland | Finland |
| Enclosure | Ported | 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 |
| 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec 7050C: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Genelec 7050B: 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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