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Edifier R1700BT vs Genelec 8030C

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Edifier R1700BT

Brown

Brown wood-effect Edifier R1700BT active and passive bookshelf speakers, one with grille removed, beside the remote control
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Exact model & source notes

The R1700BT is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 19 mm silk-dome tweeter per side, rated 66 W RMS in total across separate tweeter and mid-bass amplifiers. It takes Bluetooth and two RCA inputs, with bass, treble and volume controls on the active speaker and an infrared remote.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

8 verified differences, led by Enclosure, channel configuration and frequency response. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

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THE CONTENDER

Genelec 8030C

Dark grey (8030CP) · single active monitor · 100–240 V AC internal supply

Front view of a dark grey Genelec 8030C studio monitor on its Iso-Pod stand
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Exact model & source notes

The 8030C is a two-way active monitor with a 130 mm woofer and 19 mm metal-dome tweeter, each driven by its own 50 W Class D amplifier, in a die-cast aluminium reflex cabinet. It is sold as a single unit with a balanced XLR input and an internal 100–240 V supply.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Enclosure

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Edifier R1700BTMDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
Genelec 8030CDie-cast aluminium, reflex port

Manufacturer specification

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BTStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Genelec 8030CSingle active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Frequency response

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BT60 Hz–20 kHz
Genelec 8030C54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ±2 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BTActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
Genelec 8030COne 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BTBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Genelec 8030C1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Single analogue XLR input only; no RCA, Bluetooth, USB or digital input.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BT66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Genelec 8030C50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Separate Class D amplifiers for woofer and tweeter in each monitor. The web specification does not state RMS/peak basis, load or distortion; long-term output is limited by driver protection.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Edifier R1700BTMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Genelec 8030CInternal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec lists one product code per finish with no separate UK or US code; the plug type of the supplied cable is not stated.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Dimensions of each unit

Edifier R1700BTActive: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Genelec 8030C285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

Directivity / dispersion

Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Genelec 8030CDirectivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the 8030C's key technologies; Genelec states uncoloured reference performance on and off axis but gives no dispersion angle for the 8030C.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Input sensitivity

Edifier R1700BTPC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS
Genelec 8030CNot verified
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum SPL

Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Genelec 8030C≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec definitions: short-term sine on axis in half space averaged 100 Hz–3 kHz at 1 m; peak figure is per pair with music material.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Power consumption

Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Genelec 8030C≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Genelec 8030CRear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded for this side.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8030C page does not list the individual switch settings for this model, so they are unknown here; the ISS disable switch sits beside the room response controls.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Tone controls

Edifier R1700BTTreble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel
Genelec 8030CNot verified
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Genelec 8030C5 kg
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Edifier R1700BT

What it brings

What to check

Genelec 8030C

What it brings

  • Genelec lists a ±2 dB response of 54 Hz–20 kHz with a −6 dB low cut-off at 47 Hz.
    Manufacturer source
  • ISS auto-standby is rated at ≤0.5 W, idle draw at ≤3 W, and the Iso-Pod stand is included.
    Manufacturer source
  • Rear-panel room compensation switches let the monitor be optimised for the room, and Genelec's Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) is among its listed technologies.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • The only input is a balanced XLR, with no RCA, Bluetooth or USB connection.
    Manufacturer source
  • Sold singly and weighing 5 kg per monitor, so a stereo pair needs two units and a sturdy desk or stands.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
21 of 21 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Edifier R1700BT and Genelec 8030C
SpecificationEdifier R1700BTGenelec 8030C
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speakerSingle active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two
Woofer sizeDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
4 in130 mm
Tweeter size
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Metal dome tweeter.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
19 mm19 mm
Frequency responseDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ±2 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
60 Hz–20 kHz54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

≥85 dB(A)Not provided
Maximum SPL
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec definitions: short-term sine on axis in half space averaged 100 Hz–3 kHz at 1 m; peak figure is per pair with music material.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Not provided≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair
Crossover frequency
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Not provided3 kHz
Directivity / dispersion
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the 8030C's key technologies; Genelec states uncoloured reference performance on and off axis but gives no dispersion angle for the 8030C.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Not providedDirectivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Single analogue XLR input only; no RCA, Bluetooth, USB or digital input.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Bluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)
Input sensitivity
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

PC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFSNot provided
Bluetooth version
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

5.1Not provided
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Separate Class D amplifiers for woofer and tweeter in each monitor. The web specification does not state RMS/peak basis, load or distortion; long-term output is limited by driver protection.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec lists one product code per finish with no separate UK or US code; the plug type of the supplied cable is not stated.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Mains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plateInternal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby
Power consumption
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Not provided≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output
Tone controls
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.

Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Treble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panelNot provided
Remote control
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Infrared remote: on/off, mute, volume −/+, Bluetooth, PC/AUXNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

No source recorded.

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8030C page does not list the individual switch settings for this model, so they are unknown here; the ISS disable switch sits beside the room response controls.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Not providedRear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec
Active: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor
Weight
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Not listed by the manufacturer5 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification

Edifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification
MDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree inclineDie-cast aluminium, reflex port
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Edifier R1700BT

Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.

Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)
Active and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manualOne 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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