Neumann KH120A or Genelec 8030C?

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I have this moment in my space a pair of Genelec 8030c and a pair of Neumann KH120, also in my room i have some sound absorders, a big carpet and i have the balcony doors open so that the sound spreads...i can say that the speakers are very similar, i believe that only in a real studio there will be some differences! so in room conditions the speakers are the same! anyway it's true that both are kind of boring...my previous ones are dynaudio bm6amk3 and I can say that they sound more fun, more "club sound".
in logically it will be what is needed for mixing the genelecs and neumann, but not for fun music listening! that's all I had to say

It seems more like in a more treated rooms their good directivity plus on axis flatness would more sound the same, when in untreated rooms I would guess the beam width becomes more apparent in the in room colourations?

 

[JVCaxv-4]

yes!

 

[denzel200219]

Which of the two has better tonality, timbre, mid range, highs etc?

 

[alekksander]

Which of the two has better tonality, timbre, mid range, highs etc?

yes

 

[holdingpants01]

Which of the two has better tonality, timbre, mid range, highs etc?

better question would be "which one turns on every time"

 

[Miguelón]

I purchased a new pair of Genelec 8030C's and a pair of 7040A's in 2019. I sold my two sets of Genelec M040's. I figured that since I could only use one set at a time I would consolidate and get Genelecs with stereo subs. The Neumann KH120 was a consideration, but Neumann's sub compliments were more expensive (and large) so stereo subs weren't an option here.

https://kenrockwell.com/audio/stereo-subwoofers.htm

I was tempted by all the the GLM talk and magic from Genelec, but the extra cost, wires and the software requirement made me go the simple Classic analog route. FYI, I don't think Genelec GLM currently works with OS Catalina.

Anyway, my 8030/7040 system sounds great. I haven't made much of an effort to "set up" the system with the dip switches, but it still sounds fantastic to me. Currently I just have the 8030's sitting on top of the 7040's.

Since upgrading is a constant, I think that these "smaller and less expensive" Genelec products will retain more of their original price than larger more expensive and/or high tech products (Genelec's included), plus they're very flexible in application and placement.

I like the 8030's very much. The build quality is very satisfying. The auto ON/OFF (with both speaker and sub) is a godsend and there's no startling ON/OFF pops like ATC. The design of the 7040 is also thoughtful and well executed. Easy to place and handle. I can perceive some self-noise from the tweeters if I put my ear up to them. No self-noise from any of the larger drivers.

Might get stands for the 8030's and I might upgrade to 7050 subs. The bass is very addictive. It gives power to music that I previously thought I knew. Very fun.

I vote for the 8030's
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Very nice combination, I have a pair of 8030C now and speculating about which subwoofer will be better for me.

I use to listen classical, jazz and rock music often, never electronic ones. My first choice was 7050B but reading your post I’m wandering if a pair of 7040A will give more controlled room response despite those 8-10 Hz lower on the 8 inch sub.

Can you give me some feedback for these years of listening on your setup?

Thanks!