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Genelec 8030C vs Yamaha HS5

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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.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Crossover frequency3 kHz2 kHz
5 kgWeight5.3 kg
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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS5

HS5 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS5 studio monitor with white 5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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Exact model & source notes

The HS5 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 70 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Genelec 8030CDie-cast aluminium, reflex port

Manufacturer specification

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030CSingle active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs two
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Genelec 8030C

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

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030COne 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kit
Yamaha HS5One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030C1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)
Yamaha HS5Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030C50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor
Yamaha HS570 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Genelec 8030CInternal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standby
Yamaha HS5Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Acoustic controls

Genelec 8030CRear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acoustics
Yamaha HS5LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

Genelec 8030C285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor
Yamaha HS5170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources

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Missing or non-comparable evidence (9)

Directivity / dispersion

Genelec 8030CDirectivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

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

Frequency response

Genelec 8030C54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHz
Yamaha HS5Not verified
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
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

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

Maximum SPL

Genelec 8030C≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pair
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

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

Power consumption

Genelec 8030C≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output
Yamaha HS545 W
Sources
Genelec 8030C

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

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and 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

Yamaha HS5

What it brings

  • Rated 74 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 54 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Full specifications

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19 of 19 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Genelec 8030C and Yamaha HS5
SpecificationGenelec 8030CYamaha HS5
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

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

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Single active two-way monitor (sold and priced per unit); a stereo setup needs twoOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Woofer diameterDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Cone bass driver.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
130 mm5 in
Tweeter diameterDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · Metal dome tweeter.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
19 mm1 in
Frequency response
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
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

54 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB); −6 dB points 47 Hz and 25 kHzNot provided
Maximum SPL
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

≥104 dB short-term; ≥96 dB long-term RMS; ≥110 dB peak per pairNot provided
Crossover frequencyDifferent
Sources
3 kHz2 kHz
Directivity / dispersion
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technologyNot provided
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided74 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Not provided54 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
1 × XLR female balanced analogue input (10 kΩ)Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Genelec 8030C

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
50 W bass + 50 W treble (Class D) per monitor70 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Internal mains supply, 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz; supplied 1.8 m mains cable; ISS auto-standbyBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Genelec 8030C

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

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
≤0.5 W ISS standby; ≤3 W idle; 60 W full output45 W
Acoustic controlsDifferent
Sources
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
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Rear-panel room compensation switches for optimising the monitor to the room's acousticsLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
285 mm H (299 mm with Iso-Pod) × 189 mm W × 178 mm D, per monitor170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
WeightDifferent
Sources
Genelec 8030C

Manufacturer specification · One monitor.

Genelec 8030C Studio Monitor — product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
5 kg5.3 kg
EnclosureDifferent
Sources
Die-cast aluminium, reflex portMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
One 8030C monitor; mains cable (1.8 m); operating manual; Iso-Pod kitOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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