Genelec 6010A

[Baudesign]

Hi everyone,

 

Has anyone tried the Genelec 6010A in their computer rigs? http://www.genelec.com/firststep/ At first glance, it looks like a very well designed product, considering Genelec quality and reputation. Any reviews?

 

Thanks

 

Pat

 

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Edit.

 

I contacted the distributor in Montréal, SFM marketing, and according to the rep., these little gems sell for 330$ Can. EACH. I wonder how they sound.

 

To be continued...

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Hi Baudesign - That's a new one for me. Interesting design. I hope some readers can chime in and let us know how they sound.

 

[shenzi]

Have been around since 1978 in the pro-audio field. Their 8130A is similar to AVI's little baby in that it's an active system complete with digital and analogue inputs. I haven't heard them but I get the UK-based Canford pro-audio catalogue every year and it's always interesting to see where things are heading in the pro environment.

 

http://www.genelec.com/products/2-way-monitors/8130a

 

Their DSP monitoring pages have some interesting articles (it's on the tutorials link at the foot of the page)

 

http://www.genelec.com/products/dsp-products

 

and there is a guide in their 'learning centre' which gives room sizes and suitability. It is all pro-audio/monitoring room based but an interesting reality check which might relate to some home environments. If I didn't didn't build my own speakers, they would definitely be on the must-hear list (along with the ADM 9.1s, of course).

 

[davidR]

I have personally heard the 6010A line and their big brothers the 8040A, and 1030A series. Genelec makes great speakers. I have always steered away from metal tweeters, preferring soft dome and ribbons as I am quite sensitive to brightness & high frequency harshness; but Genelec monitors are very pleasing to my ear even with their aluminum tweeters which says something. They have a lively, transparent sound. The midrange neutral, bass is tight and punchy with tweeters that provide a smooth yet realistic top end (i.e. a cymbal crash sounds like a cymbal) although not muted by any means. They have the ability to get loud without distorting. I highly recommend them and would own them If could afford the larger models as they are in the $3,000 to $5,000 range. In my opinion they blow away any offering from Logitech or Klipsch I have heard although those are in a lower price range. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better monitor of that size without getting into DIY projects.