just got my pair of 8030c. The build quality is great. They don't get near as hot as my Adam A5x. I decided to replace the Adams because they developed a very audible channel imbalance over years (which I compensated for using the volume knob on the monitors) and (most importantly) a windpipe-like hum that is very noticeable in a silent room when no music is playing. I immediately felt like the Genelecs were lacking bass, looks like the 100Hz hump in the Adams played a part in that. I used the desktop adjustment switch on the Genelecs and it resulted in an audible improvement in the sound. I could actually measure a clear rise @150Hz using my phone, so using the switch was a no-brainer. After a few hours of listening to the Genelecs I ran a few meaty death metal tracks I know very well and I think the bass on the Genelecs is well-balanced (I am using a subwoofer too).
All in all, nothing bad to say about the Genelecs so far SQ-wise except that they do produce noise with no music playing (even disconnected from the source). It sounds like white noise, so it is less annoying than the windpipe howl of my old Adams, but it is there for sure and I'd rather it wasn't. It is not disastrous, with the gain level at the very mininum it is ok. Just not audiophile great. I am sure the new Adams were a tad more silent.
All in all, nothing bad to say about the Genelecs so far SQ-wise except that they do produce noise with no music playing (even disconnected from the source). It sounds like white noise, so it is less annoying than the windpipe howl of my old Adams, but it is there for sure and I'd rather it wasn't. It is not disastrous, with the gain level at the very mininum it is ok. Just not audiophile great. I am sure the new Adams were a tad more silent.