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Te koop aangeboden: een set van twee legendarische genelec s30c luidsprekers. Dit zijn hele zware, professionele speakers die vooral in bekende radiostudio’s en muziekstudio’s stonden. Er is onlangs n
Genelec’s S30C sits in that serious old-school monitor category: compact, pro-grade, and respected for clean, controlled playback. At €1,800, the asking price is a bit ambitious versus the recent EUR comps, which center at €1,646, with €1,570 at the 25th percentile and €1,722 at the 75th; this is above the upper quartile, so it should be treated as premium pricing rather than a bargain.
That said, it can still be a worthwhile buy if the pair is complete and cosmetically clean, because these are built for accuracy and tend to reward careful setup. The real upside is sound quality and durability, not flash, so value depends on condition, originality, and whether any stands, grilles, or service history are included. At this price, I’d want confidence that everything is original and working properly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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