Short answer: the Genelec 8320A. Both are rated 4.5/5 for sound quality (#8 and #9 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Genelec 8320A costs $1,700 against $1,750 for the Genelec G Three, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The case for the Genelec 8320A: A measured 1.6dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz and preference scores of 5.52 standalone and 8.04 with an ideal subwoofer support accurate close-range monitoring. The tradeoff: The -3dB point is about 67Hz, making a subwoofer important for lower bass and giving the larger Genelec 8330A a practical advantage without one.
Why pick the Genelec G Three: The home version of Genelec’s 8030 studio monitor: the same 5” woofer, 0.75” metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, with 50W each for bass and treble. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8030C it is based on.
Buy the Genelec 8320A. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $50 less than the Genelec G Three.
Worth knowing: the Genelec G Three has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 4.2 to 4.7, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec 8320A | Genelec G Three | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,700 per pair | $1,750 per pair |
| Ranked | #8 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 4.1” cone woofer | 5.1” (130mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) | 11.8” (299 mm) H x 189mm W x 178mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 11 lbs (5.0 kg) each |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-23kHz -6dB | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 47Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) | - |
| Country | Finland | - |
| Maximum SPL | Peak 107dB (manufacturer specified) | 104dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.04 | - |
| Inputs | XLR | RCA, XLR |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| App | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Genelec 8320A: $1,700 per pair B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec 8330A (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5), the Genelec 8340A (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5) and the Genelec 8350A (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5). See every Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series generation.
Pros: A measured 1.6dB span from 300Hz to 5kHz and preference scores of 5.52 standalone and 8.04 with an ideal subwoofer support accurate close-range monitoring. The waveguide helps control the balance between direct and reflected sound. GLM room calibration is useful for matching levels and placement in a compact setup. Measured bass extension of 67.4Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The -3dB point is about 67Hz, making a subwoofer important for lower bass and giving the larger Genelec 8330A a practical advantage without one. Calibration hardware is sold separately. The small woofer limits its intended listening distance and bass output; a favorable response-fit parameter is not evidence that it has uniquely well-damped bass or unusually high headroom.
Full Genelec 8320A review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2014 (12 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W woofer, 50W tweeter, Class D) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Country | Finland |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.75” metal dome tweeter, 4.1” cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-23kHz -6dB |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR |
| Maximum SPL | Peak 107dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.52 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.04 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 2 years (5 with product registration) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Genelec G Three: $1,750 per pair Estimated B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Genelec G One (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.4/5), the Genelec G Two (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 4.3/5), the Genelec G Four (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.2/5) and the Genelec G Five (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5).
Pros: The home version of Genelec’s 8030 studio monitor: the same 5” woofer, 0.75” metal-dome tweeter and Directivity Control Waveguide in a die-cast aluminum cabinet, with 50W each for bass and treble. The waveguide gives smooth, even off-axis sound, so the tonal balance holds up across a sofa rather than only at one seat. It takes both RCA and balanced XLR, reaches 54Hz (±2.5dB) and plays to 104dB short-term.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Genelec 8030C it is based on. Bass rolls off below about 54Hz, so a subwoofer helps for movies and electronic music, and there is no GLM room calibration like the studio models, only rear tone switches.
Full Genelec G Three review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2013 (13 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8” (299 mm) H x 189mm W x 178mm D (with Iso-Pod) |
| Drivers | 5.1” (130mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 47Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB short-term @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5.0 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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