Genelec 8030 CW
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Genelec
8030 CW
Product Info
Article Number:
416811
Brand:
Genelec
Model:
8030 CW
Category:
Active Nearfield Monitors
Price:
$632.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 8030CWs are a seriously impressive entry-level studio monitor. They offer incredible clarity and a surprisingly accurate stereo image, making them ideal for bedroom producers, voice-over artists, and anyone needing a compact, revealing reference. Genelec’s waveguide tech really shines here, providing a wide sweet spot.
Product Description
- Genelec 8030 CW
- Active 2-Way Studio Monitor
- Linear frequency range: 54 Hz - 20
- 000 Hz (+/-2 dB)
- Maximum SPL: 110 dB (peak per pair with music material at 1 m distance)
- 5" Woofer
- 3/4" Metal dome tweeter with DCW
- Bass reflex housing made of aluminium
- Amplifier output: 50 W + 50 W
- Active crossover and effective protection circuits
- On/Off automatic
- XLR input
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 285 x 189 x 178 mm
- Height with Iso-Pod: 299 mm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Colour: White
- Price per piece
PROS
- • Exceptional imaging thanks to Direct Waveguide Technology
- • Aluminum bass reflex housing provides tight, controlled low-end
- • DCW tweeter delivers clean, detailed high frequencies without harshness
- • Surprisingly robust build quality for its size and price point
CONS
- • Limited low-frequency extension compared to larger monitors
- • Small woofer may struggle with demanding bass-heavy mixes
- • Lacks balanced inputs beyond XLR, limiting some connection options
Product Video
Key Features
Woofer Size
5 in
Power (Watts)
50 W + 50 W
Frequency Range
54 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Connections
XLR
Weight
5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Iso-Pod mounting system decouples the monitors from the desk, minimizing vibrations and improving transient response – it's a significant upgrade.
While decent, the 5-inch woofer's limited excursion means you'll want a sub for serious low-end work; they excel with more balanced material.
The 8030CWs offer a more refined, less 'hyped' sound than the HS series, providing a flatter frequency response for more critical listening.
