{"id":4918,"date":"2023-05-10T17:57:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T17:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundref.com\/?page_id=4918"},"modified":"2024-02-19T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:04:22","slug":"genelec-8030c-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soundref.com\/genelec-8030c-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Genelec 8030C Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Definitive Genelec 8030C Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
A stunning studio monitor that looks as goods as it sounds<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> May 2023<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Genelec 8030C Active Studio Monitors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Genelec 8030C Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Pros<\/strong><\/td>Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Detailed sound
Accurate imaging
Even, flat frequency response
Beautifully designed<\/td>		Bass range only extends down to 54Hz<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Genelec 8030C Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Genelec 8000 range is found in studios across the world, and has a reputation for clear, detailed and trustworthy sound. The 8030Cs sit around the middle of the collection in size. A versatile speaker which is most at home in the project studio or control room, it’s well loved by musicians, producers and mix engineers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are they?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1978 in Finland, Genelec started out producing bespoke audio systems for theatres and conference halls.  From the mid 1990s the company gained a reputation for building premium quality active studio monitors.  And in the 2000s they introduced the 8000 series monitors, with unique and innovative designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8030C is the latest version of Genelec\u2019s mid-sized classic studio monitor.  Aimed at midrange budgets, it has a 5\u201d Woofer, ideal for home studios or smaller control rooms. Across the range, the 8000 series monitors are known for having flat and detailed sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Genelec 8030C active monitor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Like its siblings, the 8030C has an eye-catching cabinet design made up of gentle curves and rounded corners.  It’s made out of durable aluminium, and has a bespoke isolation stand which ships with every speaker.  A variety of tone controls on the back allow you to configure your speaker to suit the shape and sound signature of your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8030Cs have a great reputation, so let\u2019s see if they live up to it in the Genelec 8030C review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unboxing the Genelec 8030Cs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bear in mind that all Genelec active monitors are sold individually – not as a pair.  In the box you’ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n