Short answer: the Rythmik F12. It ranks #21 of 212 subwoofers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $1,439; the Genelec 7050C ranks #211, rated 2.7/5, and costs $1,575, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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 Rythmik F12 is the better-sounding choice. A sealed servo subwoofer with deep, musical bass and excellent build quality, a strong value for music lovers. The tradeoff: The sealed 12-inch driver cannot reproduce the deepest cinema effects, so a pair is advised for theater.
Buy the Rythmik F12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Genelec 7050C and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
About the ratings: the Genelec 7050C’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.5 to 2.9, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 7050C | Rythmik F12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,575 | $1,439 |
| Ranked | #211 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) Estimated | #21 of 212 in Medium Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) |
| Warranty | 2(+3) | 5/3 |
| Drivers | 8” (205mm) driver | 12” (305mm) driver |
| Amplifier Power | 130W (Class D) | 370W RMS |
| Frequency Response | 24Hz - 85Hz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 14Hz extension |
| Maximum SPL | 103 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 16.1”H x 13.8”W x 12.6”D (410 x 350 x 319 mm) | 15.7”H x 15.7”W x 17”D (400.0 x 400.0 x 431.8 mm) |
| Weight | 38.1 lbs (17.3 kg) | 75 lbs (34.0 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Country | Finland | United States |
| Enclosure | Ported | sealed |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | - | 103.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | - | 106.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | - | 113.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | - | 118.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | - | 119.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | - | 120.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | - | 119.6 dB |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | - | 119.3 dB |
| Cabinet Color | - | black |
| Measurement Source | - | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 16 Hz | - | 101.0 dB |
| Inputs | - | XLR (2), RCA (line/LFE) |
| 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.
- Rythmik F12: 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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