Genelec Speakers opinions

I'm into the active nearfield experience and have a pair of 8030A's. Before I bought them I read of the pro-audio detractors of Genelecs saying they sweetened up the sound hence there was better to be had in pro monitors, especially pertaining to the pre-8000 series Genelecs. Well, sweetened sound to some degree is OK in audiophilia so I went for it. A nice sounding, accurate speaker that images reasonably well. The 8000's are reputed to have similar house sound with the addition of more extension in the lower octaves as you move up the ladder.

Dunno about how they'd compare to "Audiophile Monitors" - I've heard Proac 1SC's and they're very good but the sound of the amp enters into the mix so active v.s. passive isn't really a valid comparison.

I'm not sure I'd define them as brutally honest (IMHO such like ATC active Pro's) but now we're getting into areas of personal taste, every speaker has its signature. Newer Genelecs are great, good luck.

You should audition the Home Theater series in Genelec's offerings. They're voiced a little differently, more towards a listener of music than mastering or recording music.

I own the HT206B's and they are a mcuh better listener's speaker than the ATC's which I also own.

Jim

Stay away! I've been a recording engineer for 37 years and have used Genelecs sometimes. They are not nuetral or accurate. The middle is sucked out and they are hyped on the top and bottom ends. Anytime I have done a mix on these speakers the mix has not translated properly...NEVER. I'm not the only engineer who thinks so.

Efner,

I've been a recording engineer for 37 years and have used Genelecs sometimes.

Which model are you referring too that were so bad? I thought they have improved a lot recently...perhaps because they were losing market share to other monitors........the 8050 Active is apparently a pretty good nearfield.

What did or do you prefer to mix on?

I'm a film editor and I sit in on lots of mixes - Genelecs have improved in the last two years, but they are very far from neutral.