Genelec user experience

[witchdoctor]

Hi, I'm considering going with a Genelec system to replace my Gallo speakers and mono amps. I was wondering if anyone has intimate knowledge of the various parts of the Genelec line.

 

The "home" speakers, or the G-line vs the studio monitors. I am comparing the G5 to the 8350. There is basically no price difference, but the 8350 gives you a digital input with Autocal room correction capability vs only analog inputs for the G5. Is there any reason to consider the G-series vs the studio series which is more capable and priced essentially the same? What am I missing? I don't see any reason to go with home line vs the studio line.

 

Also, does anyone have any comment about the relative sound qualities of the various sizes. For the two way models from 5", 6.5" and 8" drivers, other than the expected improvement in impact and bass extension, can anyone comment on if the midrange and treble qualities are superior for some models over the others? Or are the mid and upper portions of the frequency range fairly consistent across these models?

 

Great questions and in a nutshell the Genelec's have a lot of advantages over any passive speaker system. There is very little difference in SQ between the pro line and HT line. The HT line offer RCA connections and also come in white. I think they offer subwoofers in their home line not offered i their pro line. If you want RCA connectors on a pro speaker just get an adapter, NP. The size of the drivers determine the available SPL and the low frequency extension. If you want a stereo pair in a large room with no sub get the bigger drivers. If you are doing a HT setup with multiple speakers and a sub smaller drivers will be fine. If you have a Guitar Center near you or Sam Ash you can go in for an audition, you will be stunned at the SQ and SPL's coming from such a small enclosure. I would go with the pro line and get the adapters if you want to use RCA cables if it is less $$$. If no diffeence get which ever version is more convenient. and then get the home version of the subwoofer (less $$$ and good SQ).

[witchdoctor]

BTW, if you go to Guitar Center compare the Genelecs to the JBL LSR active monitors, they are very inexpensive and sound very good too.

[witchdoctor]

You are making me cry. I am selling my Gallo speakers simply due to life circumstances. I have my first child on the way and the Gallo speakers just aren't kid friendly. They have that exposed woofer and surround at toddler fist level, and the base is very unstable. I thought about ways to childproof them but it just doesn't make a lot of sense to keep them. I am concerned because I think the ref3.5 is simply a fabulous speaker and I don't want to downgrade. I am considering genelec largely because I like the active principles and room correction capability. Furthermore I would like to get rid of my monoblock amps. The Genelecs I am considering have full grills over the drivers, can be mounted on the wall or perhaps to a piece of furniture, up and out of the way of small children. You are right tho, it is killing me to sell them. I am wondering if I am setting myself up for disappointment by considering a powered monitor.

 

The Kii three is what I would buy if I could afford it. They are $14k and that is in a different league than I am playing in right now. I may consider the Genelec 8351, but that even is stretching my budget.

 

I had the same concern when I went through toddler phase with my family. You can get a plastic toddler fence at Walmart and place it around your speakers, worked for me

There are many types and they can be adjusted very easily, here is an example

 

https://www.amazon.com/Regalo-192-Inch-Super-Wide-White/dp/B003VNKLIY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485218672&sr=8-1&keywords=toddler+fence