Genelec G Three (A) vs G Three (B) vs 8030c

[jan0bra]

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about buying Genelecs for my home setup use, not for music production.

So I found the Genelec G Three (A), G Three (B) and the 8030c.

Best fitting for me is the G Three line, because its made for home audio and it lets you turn off the light.

But the thing is I'm a bit confused with their different models... so I'm asking you:

Is there a big difference between the G Three (A) and (B)? The (B) Model is the latest one so it should be better I guess? But on Ebay there are some nice deals for the G Three (A) Model...

Also Is the G Three (B) the home equivalent to the 8030c? Or to the older model 8030b? is the 8030c superior to the G Three (B)? I mean its C not B....

Sorry for the confusion, I just dont get the System behind Genelecs

Hope someone can help!

Thanks in advance!

G Three (A): https://www.genelec.com/previous-models/g-three-a
G Three (B): https://www.genelec.com/g-three
8030c: https://www.genelec.com/8030c

 

[EAXAE]

AFAIC, G3a is equivalent to 8030b, while G3b matches up with 8030c (except for directivity around crossover region—8030c are slighlty better).

In all aspects—SPL, extension, flatness, directivity, power consumption—8030b (G3a) falls slightly short of 8030c (G3b).

 

[jan0bra]

Thank you very much!

 

[Miguelón]

AFAIC, G3a is equivalent to 8030b, while G3b matches up with 8030c (except for directivity around crossover region—8030c are slighlty better).

In all aspects—SPL, extension, flatness, directivity, power consumption—8030b (G3a) falls slightly short of 8030c (G3b).

I think G Three B and 8030C are exactly the same (equal box and electroscoustics inside) but Genelec forgot to add the B measurements on its website (except in Japan) and shows still G Three A measurements (prior to 2017 launch of both speakers).

Another member sent me the correct link in Japan site, let’s see if I can aport it…

Update:

Here they are Genelec G Three B in Japan website recorded at same day as 8030C

The Genelec 8030C in the Europe website, same spinorama

And finally the “missed” G Three B (A) in Europe website

 

[Miguelón]

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about buying Genelecs for my home setup use, not for music production.

So I found the Genelec G Three (A), G Three (B) and the 8030c.

Best fitting for me is the G Three line, because its made for home audio and it lets you turn off the light.

But the thing is I'm a bit confused with their different models... so I'm asking you:

Is there a big difference between the G Three (A) and (B)? The (B) Model is the latest one so it should be better I guess? But on Ebay there are some nice deals for the G Three (A) Model...

Also Is the G Three (B) the home equivalent to the 8030c? Or to the older model 8030b? is the 8030c superior to the G Three (B)? I mean its C not B....

Sorry for the confusion, I just dont get the System behind Genelecs

Hope someone can help!

Thanks in advance!

G Three (A): https://www.genelec.com/previous-models/g-three-a
G Three (B): https://www.genelec.com/g-three
8030c: https://www.genelec.com/8030c

I will correct one of my answers: having some problems with interferences and deciding to go with the balanced input and external DAC, I purchased an 8030C to match my G Three, doesn’t bother by the small led because on the Three is switched off and on 8030C is quite discrete.

But they don’t sound equal, I can match one with the other with EQ but without further listening and knowing that subjective listenings have no more than a relative value, I have the impression of a cleanest sound in 8030C.

The reason I went to a 8030C and not a G Three is that now the price at the dealer has increased substantially…

Measurements don’t show anything different, I don’t saying is night and day, but If I have to choose and supposing a little less of noise-distortion from 8030C or equal to G Three, I will keep with the first.

Maybe the member who wrote that perhaps quality control in building pro gear are better in Genelec, or maybe psychological but not justified the 732€ of G Three face to 540€ of 8030C here in Spain.