Genelec
8030C
Based on 139 Reddit mentions
$449.00
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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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Monitor + Headphones recommendations
I’ve been through a decent range and have worked with several more monitors. Big piece of advice look for used deals. If you live in a larger city with art college programs you can tend to find a lot come summer as people graduate and sell off stuff. If I could rec some monitors around the $500 rang
...Tilted_Cartridge in r/TechnoProduction
July 6, 2026 2:48 AM
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Offentlig sektor lager mange podkaster til få lyttere
Sykt kult at du så det her og tok deg tid til å informere! Jeg var litt rask til å skrive her ser jeg. Visste ikke hvilke genelec det var. Trodde det var 8030 til 7k stk. eller 8040 til 12k stk. som ville vert litt overkill for en podcast. 18i8 er vel fort minimum om det er behov for flere mikrofone
...Less-side1880 in r/norge
July 25, 2025 3:18 PM
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My basement studio
Those 8030 Genelecs are probably 10 years old believe it or not, hard to see but I have the 7050 sub behind the minimoog. I mainly use them when I am designing sounds on the modular system but sometimes I reference on them. Even a 10 year old speaker still handles business
matnetik in r/MusicBattlestations
January 14, 2026 1:35 PM
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VSX vs. high-end open backs (max 1000 euro): How do you build a reliable reference in a terrible room?
thing is, i did buy the vsx and i thought they worked, but then i bought my genelec 8030+7050 sub, and… there’s no comparison even in my medium treated room. So when I use headphones I really prefer my HD650, I mostly use them and now and then go back to my ATH m50x for the crispiness when recording
...Schrommerfeld in r/audioengineering
May 6, 2026 4:35 PM
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Upgrade advice: What should I replace my Magnat Multi Monitor 220 with?
Sure, active studio monitors like the Genelec 8030C (ASR review) are very nice. But you do need a preamplifier to control the volume and select sources (e.g. between your phono preamplifier and DAC for your TV). For example you would need thus preamplifier and one these DAC options: Fosi Audio P4 (A
...iNetRunner in r/StereoAdvice
April 26, 2026 11:44 PM
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My new setup
If you want a practical monitoring solution for home with excellent ergonomics so you can-really enjoy your new setup. Your room & positioning will always make the biggest difference. I have spent years trying to create a good DJ space at home. Tried and tested lots of different monitors from expens
...Superb-Traffic-6286 in r/DJSetups
August 19, 2025 7:51 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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Sold my Event Opals - what now?
I'm more into the ATC sound myself, personally. I found 8030 to not have good driver integration, and flabbed out too easily when pushed. I have experience with those and with the older 10xx models. The Ones are actually coaxial three ways. The tweeter is mounted at the center of the mid driver, and
...nizzernammer in r/studiomonitors
December 25, 2025 1:11 AM
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