The Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 4 generations and 11 models, from the Genelec 8030A to the Genelec 8320A, Genelec 8330A and Genelec 8340A. Ratings run from 4.3/5 to 4.6/5. Of these, 7 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
8030A to 8030B
The Genelec 8030B replaced the Genelec 8030A. It rates higher, 4.5/5 against 4.4/5.
| Spec | 8030A | 8030B |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” woofer, 3/4” metal dome tweeter with Directivity Control Waveguide | 1x 3/4” tweeter, 1x 5” woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (40W LF + 40W HF) | 80W (40W bass + 40W treble) |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) |
8030B to 8030C
The Genelec 8030C replaced the Genelec 8030B. It rates higher, 4.6/5 against 4.5/5.
| Spec | 8030B | 8030C |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1x 3/4” tweeter, 1x 5” woofer | 5.1” woofer, 0.75” metal dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 80W (40W bass + 40W treble) | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz | 59Hz |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) | 11 lbs (5 kg) each |
8050B to 8350A
The Genelec 8350A replaced the Genelec 8050B. It rates higher, 4.5/5 against 4.4/5.
| Spec | 8050B | 8350A |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 8” (205mm) woofer, 1” (25mm) metal dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 270w Per Speaker | 350W (200W woofer + 150W tweeter) |
| Weight | 31.7 lbs (14.4 kg) each | 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 4 generations of the Genelec 8000 and 8300 Series, from the Genelec 8030A to the Genelec 8320A, Genelec 8330A and Genelec 8340A.
What replaced the Genelec 8030A?
The Genelec 8030B replaced the Genelec 8030A. It is rated 4.5/5, against 4.4/5 for the Genelec 8030A.
What replaced the Genelec 8030B?
The Genelec 8030C replaced the Genelec 8030B. It is rated 4.6/5, against 4.5/5 for the Genelec 8030B.
What replaced the Genelec 8050B?
The Genelec 8350A replaced the Genelec 8050B. It is rated 4.5/5, against 4.4/5 for the Genelec 8050B.