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Genelec 8010A vs Genelec 8030C

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Genelec 8010A

Dark grey (8010AP) · single active monitor · 100–240 V AC internal supply

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The 8010A is an extremely compact two-way active monitor from Genelec: a die-cast aluminium cabinet with a 76 mm woofer, 19 mm metal-dome tweeter and separate 25 W amplifiers, sold one unit per box. It takes a single balanced XLR input and runs from an internal 100–240 V supply.

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WHAT DIFFERS

76 mmWoofer diameter130 mm

1.5 kgWeight5 kg

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Genelec 8030C

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

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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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Frequency response

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Genelec 8010A74 Hz–20 kHz (±2.5 dB); −6 dB points 67 Hz and 25 kHz

Manufacturer specification · ±2.5 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

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Genelec 8030C54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz

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

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Frequency response

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Genelec 8010A74 Hz–20 kHz (±2.5 dB); −6 dB points 67 Hz and 25 kHz

Genelec 8030C54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz

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Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification · ±2.5 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately.

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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

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Genelec 8010AOne 8010A monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit

Genelec 8030COne 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit

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Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Audio inputs

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Genelec 8010A1 × XLR female analogue input (7 kΩ)

Genelec 8030C1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)

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Genelec 8010A

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

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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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Maximum SPL

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Genelec 8010A≥96 dB short-term; ≥91 dB long-term RMS; ≥105 dB peak per pair on console

Genelec 8030C≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair

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Genelec 8010A

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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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

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Rated power and measurement basis

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Genelec 8010A25 W bass + 25 W treble (Class D) per monitor

Genelec 8030C50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor

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Genelec 8010A

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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Power consumption

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Genelec 8010A≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤5 W idle; 30 W full output

Genelec 8030C≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output

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Genelec 8010A

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

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

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

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Acoustic controls

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Genelec 8010ARear-panel room response compensation switches

Genelec 8030CRear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics

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Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8010A 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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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

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Woofer diameter

Genelec 8010A76 mm

Genelec 8030C130 mm

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Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver.

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Dimensions of each unit

Genelec 8010A181 mm H (195 mm with Iso-Pod) × 121 mm W × 115 mm D, per monitor

Genelec 8030C285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor

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Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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Weight

Genelec 8010A1.5 kg

Genelec 8030C5 kg

Sources

Genelec 8010A

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications

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

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

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Genelec 8010A

What it brings

At 1.5 kg and 121 mm wide it suits tight desks, and the Iso-Pod stand is included.
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Genelec publishes idle and standby consumption (≤5 W and ≤0.5 W with ISS) alongside a ±2.5 dB response of 74 Hz–20 kHz.
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Rear-panel room compensation switches adapt the response to the space, and the cabinet uses Genelec's Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology.
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What to check

Only an XLR input is provided, so consumer RCA, 3.5 mm or Bluetooth sources need an interface or adapter.
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Sold singly: a stereo setup needs two units, and Genelec lists the −6 dB low cut-off at 67 Hz.
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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.
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ISS auto-standby is rated at ≤0.5 W, idle draw at ≤3 W, and the Iso-Pod stand is included.
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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.
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What to check

The only input is a balanced XLR, with no RCA, Bluetooth or USB connection.
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Sold singly and weighing 5 kg per monitor, so a stereo pair needs two units and a sturdy desk or stands.
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Source-backed specifications for Genelec 8010A and Genelec 8030C
Specification	Genelec 8010A	Genelec 8030C

Channel configuration Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification · Genelec sells these monitors individually, not as pairs. Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	Single active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two	Single active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two
Woofer diameterDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver. Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	76 mm	130 mm
Tweeter diameter Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Metal dome tweeter. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification · Metal dome tweeter. Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	19 mm	19 mm

Frequency responseDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · ±2.5 dB accuracy window as stated, with −6 dB cut-off points listed separately. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	74 Hz–20 kHz (±2.5 dB); −6 dB points 67 Hz and 25 kHz	54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz
Maximum SPLDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A 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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	≥96 dB short-term; ≥91 dB long-term RMS; ≥105 dB peak per pair on console	≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair
Crossover frequency Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	3 kHz	3 kHz
Directivity / dispersion Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Listed among the 8010A's key technologies; the page gives no dispersion angle for the 8010A. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology	Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology

Audio inputsDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Single analogue XLR input only; no RCA, Bluetooth, USB or digital input. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	1 × XLR female analogue input (7 kΩ)	1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)

Rated power and measurement basisDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A 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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	25 W bass + 25 W treble (Class D) per monitor	50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor
Power supply Sources Genelec 8010A 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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	Internal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby	Internal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby
Power consumptionDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification · ISS standby / idle / full output, per monitor. Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤5 W idle; 30 W full output	≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output

Acoustic controlsDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · Genelec's 8010A 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 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications 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	Rear-panel room response compensation switches	Rear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics

Dimensions of each unitDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	181 mm H (195 mm with Iso-Pod) × 121 mm W × 115 mm D, per monitor	285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor
WeightDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification · One monitor. Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification · One monitor. Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	1.5 kg	5 kg
Enclosure Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	Die-cast aluminium, reflex port	Die-cast aluminium, reflex port

Included units / accessoriesDifferent Sources Genelec 8010A Manufacturer specification Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications Genelec 8030C Manufacturer specification Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications	One 8010A monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit	One 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit

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