Genelec

8030A - Active Studio Monitor

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8030A - Active Studio Monitor
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Genelec 8030A Bi-Amplified Monitoring System

The very compact 8030A is a powerful bi-amplified nearfield monitor system ideal for project and home studios, workstations, installations, and surround sound monitoring. The MDE (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure) enclosure has rounded edges and a gently curved front and sides to achieve a very smooth frequency response and superb imaging qualities with minimized cabinet edge diffraction.

Like all Genelec 8000 Series monitors, the 8030A also features the advanced Genelec Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW), a revolutionary flow-optimized reflex port design, optimized die-cast aluminium structure with extremely durable semi-matt finish and acoustically optimized metal grilles. Low distortion drivers are driven by dedicated amplifiers after sophisticated filtering. Magnetic shielding, overload protection circuitry and versatile room response controls are standard. The versatile mounting features include integrated rear support points for wall and floor stands plus a further 3/8" thread for mounting on the cabinet base.

Every Genelec 8030A monitor comes with an Iso-Pod(Isolation Positioner/Decoupler) as standard. The Iso-Pod is a clever mounting stand, which allows the system to perform in either the vertical or horizontal position. It also enables the acoustic axis of the monitor to be aimed at the listener, while acoustically and mechanically decoupling the monitor from the surface it is resting on.

If very large sound levels and a low cutoff frequency are required it can be complemented in stereo applications with the 7050B subwoofer and in surround applications with the 7060B subwoofer.

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Outstanding Nearfields! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Worth every penny. They're the monitor equivalent of a Rolls Royce to me - build quality is top of the class, electronics are super refined and totally clean. These are in a different league to regular MDF nearfields. The sound is precise, detailed and even. Bass response is astounding for such small monitors. They're a little forward and bright, but easy to tame when properly dialed in to your system and environment. Along with my RME, they are best audio gear I've ever owned.
Posted by Barrie on Oct 19, 2012
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excellent small studio monitors 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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These are amazing little speakers - loud, clear, and brutally honest. You definitely wouldn't want them for a warm, cuddly listening system, but for studio use, they reveal exactly what you have, and can generate surprisingly loud level when needed. A matching sub is definitely needed - at this size, the low end cuts off dramatically. But that's normal for any speaker this small - and the difference between these and most others is that you can actually trust these to reveal what's really there. Even when you would rather not know......
Posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2012
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