8030A vs Neumann KH 120 A W Active Studio
The KH 120 A W Active Studio's impedance is 8Ω against the 8030A's 4Ω, its sensitivity 94 dB against 108 dB, and its woofer 5.25" against 5". Both share ways (2).
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8030A
GenelecLoudspeakersPowered LoudspeakersBookshelf SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$650
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 8030A
The Genelec 8030A is a very compact bi-amplified active monitor system designed for nearfield monitoring in project studios, workstations, and surround sound setups. It features a 5-inch low frequency driver and a 3/4-inch metal dome tweeter powered by separate 40-watt amplifiers. The enclosure uses Genelec's Minimum Diffraction Enclosure (MDE) design with rounded edges and an advanced Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW) technology to minimize diffraction and improve imaging. It offers a frequency response from 55 Hz to 21 kHz (-3 dB) with a maximum SPL of over 108 dB at 1 meter. The monitor includes versatile mounting options, magnetic shielding, overload protection circuitry, and room response controls. It comes with an Iso-Pod isolation stand that allows flexible positioning and reduces vibrations. The 8030A has balanced XLR input and output connectors for daisy-chaining and subwoofer integration. Its compact size, accurate imaging, and robust build make it suitable for professional audio production environments where space is limited.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 58 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 80W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 40W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 80W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 5"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
- Crossover Frequency
- 3.0 kHz
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 189 × 299 × 178 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.6 kg (12 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 108 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 58-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions