Genelec
8030C
Based on 139 Reddit mentions
$449.00
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What monitors are you rocking and do you rate them?
Genelec 8020 and 8030. 7050 sub 10/10 sound 1/10 price
arcticrobot in r/synthesizers
April 21, 2026 10:48 AM
25
best studio monitors
Genelec 8030C is probably the best deal for high-end. Really just depends on your budget. Edit: or KH 120 II
dr_spam in r/synthesizers
November 3, 2025 1:10 PM
14
[Help pls] Audio setup is not being very nice to me, desktop setup
All that money wasted.... Just buy decent audio interface, few XLR cables and pair of Genelec 8020's or 8030's. If you find them used, even better. You're done. There's no need for all that EQ stuff etc. Decent professional gear and you're golden.
Icchan_ in r/audio
May 1, 2026 11:53 PM
4
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
5
Best studio monitors under 1000, for Rich sound not accurate mixes
Genelec, im a very happy 8030c user 🥰 i did extend my sound with the complimentary 7050c subwoofer. And yes, what they say about the sound, that it makes any music sound better, its true. Even good music sounds better over my Genelec compared with other 'speakers'. I think for the money you pay for
...the_nus77 in r/studiomonitors
May 29, 2026 3:09 AM
3
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
10
8020A still valid in 2026?
Anything Genelec strikes a good balance to me they exceed v cost. D is the next generation this is where they really make improvements. First generation is always almost not worth buying in my experience on anything. Plenty for sale on eBay. I have owned several 8020 and 8030. I was very fortunate t
...Superb-Traffic-6286 in r/genelec
July 27, 2026 6:17 AM
2
Buying a Used Sound System: Focus on Electro/Techno, but Versatile Enough for Family Events
pair of used Genelec 8020/8030 depending on the used market in your country. Get a sub later
Andy_Spanners in r/SoundSystem
August 5, 2026 5:50 PM
2
Best studio monitors under 1000, for Rich sound not accurate mixes
Yep I have some Genelec 8030c there a reason they haven’t changed in years with only incremental upgrades. They are accurate but sound great in lots of spaces. Not much can touch them at this price point. Many different people use them they’re extremely versatile from home studios, mobile sets, broa
...Superb-Traffic-6286 in r/studiomonitors
May 28, 2026 11:13 PM
2
Help choosing 5" studio monitors for a very small bedroom
So, I hate to add another variable, but I've been happy with my small space's Genelec 8010A. BUT I paired them with the subwoofer (7040A). I think with speakers of this size, the sub is essential. They are small, but they are loud enough for my small studio space. Edit: And the price difference, is
...WorldBelongsToUs in r/homestudios
July 4, 2026 5:18 AM
2