Genelec
8030C
Based on 121 Reddit mentions
$199.99
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8 years old 8030a vs new 8010
I own both and can tell you that the improvement is substantial. 8030’s offer much better bass extension and even if you would run them with a subwoofer I would still recommend the 8030’s over 8010. For reference I use the 8010’s in my work-from-home setup, so mainly Teams calls and some low volume
...Rikzaah in r/genelec
August 18, 2025 11:30 AM
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iLoud MTM MK2 vs Genelec 8010 — which for a small untreated room?
Genelec 100%, 1000% Genelec The 8010s are shockingly good for the cost and size, just keep in mind that woofers of that size simply cannot reproduce low end with the accuracy of a larger driver, those speakers only go down to 67hz which means you’re going to notice the lack of low end. Get a good pa
...Mellotom in r/genelec
February 26, 2026 2:07 AM
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I'm Done (For Real)
I can never live with the genelecs 8030c I had in the past. It's a little too sharp and when watching random low quality YouTube videos, it becomes unbearable. Not sure if it's the tweeter or the upper bass.
thisnaenae in r/audiophile
January 29, 2026 12:02 PM
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iLoud MTM MK2 vs Genelec 8010 — which for a small untreated room?
Genelec is a whole other League. Since both kinda need a subwoofer for a decent bottom end ( the 8010 will love the 7050, my 8030c does!) the choice is even simpler. Dont get me wrong, iLoud is a nice way of monitoring, it has some low even it has a very small footprint.
the_nus77 in r/studiomonitors
February 26, 2026 2:07 AM
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best studio monitors
Genelecs are awesome. A pair of 8030 with 7050 sub will run you about $3000
arcticrobot in r/synthesizers
November 3, 2025 2:08 PM
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Dry low end recommendation
Get the Genelec sub, its really , really worth the money. But, dont take the smallest, the 7050c is made for the 8020(c) and gives you all you need. I use it with a pair of 8030c and its a whole different sound without. Your small nearfields will sound better, mostly because of the filtering in the
...the_nus77 in r/studiomonitors
January 28, 2026 9:53 PM
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Best subwoofer for Techno in a home studio setup?
I use a Genelec 7050c ( 8") for my 8030c'. Best choice ever 👌🥳
the_nus77 in r/TechnoProduction
January 31, 2026 2:02 AM
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Currently :)
Yep! I mostly listen to those when working. They're the Genelec 8010a monitors. People often opt for the 8030 model monitors for more bass, though!
fricksquid in r/Minimal_Setups
November 10, 2025 5:39 PM
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complete newbie
Genelec cant go wrong, happy 8030c user here ( bought last year, €550/pc ). In my opinion the 'a' is a good unit, newer models are a bit updated ( more power, auto off option i believe and some other settings ) but i really recommend to ad a subwoofer. I use the 7050c, the 5.1 subwoofer and i really
...the_nus77 in r/genelec
December 4, 2025 1:46 AM
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Need an advice: Genelec vs Focal vs Neumann
Can't go wrong with Genelec. I have a surround setup with 8030 in the front and 8010 in the back with 7050 as the sub. 8010 definitely needs a sub but 8030 and 8020 can live without it. Neumann and ADAM should be a fine choice as well, haven't listened to the Focal Alphas.
Jacksoni in r/Reaper
April 25, 2025 8:59 AM
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