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Genelec G1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Purchased the Genelec's G1 active desktop monitors several weeks ago from authorized dealership in Melbourne. Selling because I prefer listening to headphones. Even with my aged compromised hearing I can tell that these speakers are truly outstanding. Tried in an unsuitable desktop position (corner) but still very good. Has room adjustment compensation switches to reduce low frequencies by 2 / 4 and 6db. Also a selection for desktop use. They can be used as normal speakers screwed on microphone stands in small rooms. Large rooms need subwoofer.
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Genelec Oy traces its roots to 1978 in the small Finnish town of Iisalmi, where engineers Ilpo Martikainen and Topi Partanen co-founded the company. It began with a 1976 commission from the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation to design active studio monitors for their Helsinki headquarters, leading to the flagship S30 model—a pioneering speaker with advanced amplification, driver protection, and a proprietary ribbon tweeter that set new benchmarks in precision audio.
The brand specializes in active loudspeaker systems, focusing on professional studio monitors for recording, mixing, mastering, broadcast, and film production. Genelec's portfolio emphasizes nearfield, midfield, and main monitors, often enhanced by innovations like Smart Active Monitoring (SAM), Genelec Loudspeaker Manager (GLM) software for room calibration, and immersive audio solutions. While primarily pro-oriented, their products appeal to discerning home audiophiles seeking uncolored, adaptable sound reproduction.
Genelec holds a commanding position as a high-end leader in professional audio monitoring, renowned for Finnish engineering excellence, technological firsts, and unwavering neutrality. Over four decades, it has equipped the world's top studios, earning a reputation for reliability, innovation, and sustainable design that discerning hi-fi buyers trust for truthful sound without compromise.
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