Very interesting to read a review from musicians point of view! I purchased the Genelec 8030 but sadly had to return it as so many problems with room acoustics. Thinking about getting the 8020 with in the future possible adding the 7040 subwoofer. I’m pianist, roughly classical and some jazz, do you think will be good the ensemble for reproducing most part of the keyboard? Onboard speakers of my Kawai make me headaches 🤕, completely sticked to the keyboard and resonates everywhere…
Great video I just got some 8020D in white but gotta wait for XLR cables to arrive. I like your minimal mindset, less clutter frees the mind to focus on the music.
Yes. I have or had the 8020, 8030, 8040, and 8050s. The only monitors that came close were the Event Opals. You can mix and match the As, Bs, and Cs because they have the same amps just slightly different features.. Genelec switched to digital amps with the D revision.
Best review of the 8020Ds yet imho! I know this is super late to ask, but are you still using them? I'm considering this model even though they're not from the SAM series (because of how compact and minimal they are)...! Just wondering what your take on them in terms of sound is now that this video's been out for almost a year!
I dont make music much nowadays, kind of lost the flame after 10 years of producing. But, my little 8010a are quite impressive. They are perfect for my room. The lack of low end (100hz downward) kind of force me to work harder on the mids, which is a good thing imo. Of course, my only way to hear the missing frequency is with headphone (akg k712). I need a sub (7010a), but overall I’m happy with these !
Nicely presented video. Thank you! Still enjoying the 8020Ds? Thinking about picking up a pair myself as a second set of monitors but comparing to the Neumann KH 80.
Interesting, I got 8020s and wasn’t happy and then got HS8. Neither are perfect but the HS8 are much bigger sounding. I would love to try the bigger Genelecs someday.
I do have genelecs 8020 A. And i agree´, they sound very flat and you get a lot of details. But i personally think the 8030 is a bit better. And i like the sound of the hs8 more, it got less detail but it got better bass and top end and sounds a bit more open than the 8020. For homestudio the hs8 pretty bad though, the best thing you can get then is like 8030.. thaths perfect for home studio
Hi.... I am highly inspired by your music... I started learning piano but then eventually my interest in multi instrumental music evolved a lot... And hence right now i am working on my transcribing capabilities... Also i am wondering if i must sell off my digital piano and buy a midi controller because i feel the keys on a digital piano are not suitable to play everything... Would you help me with some suggestions/advice? Also i am confused between digital paino/midi controller and an arranger keyboard
Thanks for your comment and your kind words! I suggest doing some research on the different types of keyboard, but I can tell you that for music composition the best option is a controller. The others are better for performance :)
Get the genelec sub to match the 8020’s and you’ll be set for life… the sub is essential for anyone who works on electronic and urban music and genelec makes a beast of a woofer. The 8020’s can’t reproduce any low end beyond 40hz and it’s got a noticeable roll off starting from 60hz so don’t skip the sub, I been rocking this setup for over 10 years now and it’s still amazes me to this very day every time I hear them.
@@doseofdan1348 I have the 7050b with all the dip switches pushed down apart from the last one on the far right which is for phase and that switch is set upwards. So it’s set at 120hz with LFE+10db
Your going to use them for a few weeks and then maybe return them ? What kind of ridiculousness is this.They go back to be passed on to someone else as not new speakers.Ridiculous commerce policy. And inconsiderate to.
@@jpdussan If you don't like them and aren't going to keep them you shouldn't use them. Decently and courtesy. 3 days is more than enough time to audition and decide..keeping them forweeks is abuse
You might want to look closer into your room acoustic before doing reviews because all the problems can clearly be clearly heard from your recorded voice.
I have 8020A with the dial/power switch at the front since 2016. Amazing set!
Very interesting to read a review from musicians point of view!
I purchased the Genelec 8030 but sadly had to return it as so many problems with room acoustics.
Thinking about getting the 8020 with in the future possible adding the 7040 subwoofer.
I’m pianist, roughly classical and some jazz, do you think will be good the ensemble for reproducing most part of the keyboard?
Onboard speakers of my Kawai make me headaches 🤕, completely sticked to the keyboard and resonates everywhere…
Great video I just got some 8020D in white but gotta wait for XLR cables to arrive. I like your minimal mindset, less clutter frees the mind to focus on the music.
Im on the same boat 🤣
@@flossjosh the 8020D sound amazing
It truly does! I was expanding a little in the last few years but now I’m all about downsizing
Yes. I have or had the 8020, 8030, 8040, and 8050s. The only monitors that came close were the Event Opals. You can mix and match the As, Bs, and Cs because they have the same amps just slightly different features.. Genelec switched to digital amps with the D revision.
Best review of the 8020Ds yet imho! I know this is super late to ask, but are you still using them? I'm considering this model even though they're not from the SAM series (because of how compact and minimal they are)...! Just wondering what your take on them in terms of sound is now that this video's been out for almost a year!
Yep! Still using them after a year
I dont make music much nowadays, kind of lost the flame after 10 years of producing. But, my little 8010a are quite impressive. They are perfect for my room. The lack of low end (100hz downward) kind of force me to work harder on the mids, which is a good thing imo. Of course, my only way to hear the missing frequency is with headphone (akg k712).
I need a sub (7010a), but overall I’m happy with these !
upgraded my homecinema to 7.1 genelecs and been really happy + got speacer 2.1 setup on computer
Nicely presented video. Thank you! Still enjoying the 8020Ds? Thinking about picking up a pair myself as a second set of monitors but comparing to the Neumann KH 80.
Thank you! I haven't had much experience with the Neumanns, but so far I'm enjoying how much the Genelecs help me pushes my mixes efforts.
These are great. But, if youre not satisfied check the Neumann KH80 with build in DSP. Small footprint, but great sound.
bassy speakers would make you have mixes that lack bass not that are bass heavy?
Interesting, I got 8020s and wasn’t happy and then got HS8. Neither are perfect but the HS8 are much bigger sounding. I would love to try the bigger Genelecs someday.
Try the 8050
I do have genelecs 8020 A. And i agree´, they sound very flat and you get a lot of details. But i personally think the 8030 is a bit better. And i like the sound of the hs8 more, it got less detail but it got better bass and top end and sounds a bit more open than the 8020. For homestudio the hs8 pretty bad though, the best thing you can get then is like 8030.. thaths perfect for home studio
Hi.... I am highly inspired by your music... I started learning piano but then eventually my interest in multi instrumental music evolved a lot... And hence right now i am working on my transcribing capabilities... Also i am wondering if i must sell off my digital piano and buy a midi controller because i feel the keys on a digital piano are not suitable to play everything... Would you help me with some suggestions/advice?
Also i am confused between digital paino/midi controller and an arranger keyboard
Thanks for your comment and your kind words! I suggest doing some research on the different types of keyboard, but I can tell you that for music composition the best option is a controller. The others are better for performance :)
I got the 8020DPM Speakers. They have XLR Plugs..how do I connect them to my iMac Computer directly ? Thanks
I saw your earlier videos and immediately struck to me HS8 are too big for your room and now you subsequently have replaced them.
What desk is that? And what type of monitor is it? Interesting format instead of wide
It’s an ikea bekant desk. Monitor is LG dual up. See description for info
How good would they be for watching movies on a computer
I’d say really good!
What are your room dimensions?
Did you get a Sub? Any suggestions on the best cross over for a sub with these?
Tbh no, I didn’t I was thoroughly surprised by the low end really… I think my mixes just weren’t well balanced before.
Get the genelec sub to match the 8020’s and you’ll be set for life… the sub is essential for anyone who works on electronic and urban music and genelec makes a beast of a woofer. The 8020’s can’t reproduce any low end beyond 40hz and it’s got a noticeable roll off starting from 60hz so don’t skip the sub, I been rocking this setup for over 10 years now and it’s still amazes me to this very day every time I hear them.
@@dj-anand what crossover did you set your sub too?
@@doseofdan1348 I have the 7050b with all the dip switches pushed down apart from the last one on the far right which is for phase and that switch is set upwards. So it’s set at 120hz with LFE+10db
@@dj-anand thank you! I’ll try that.
The ASMR is amazing in this 😍😍😍
Your going to use them for a few weeks and then maybe return them ? What kind of ridiculousness is this.They go back to be passed on to someone else as not new speakers.Ridiculous commerce policy. And inconsiderate to.
Yeah? If I don’t like them I shouldn’t have to keep them
@@jpdussan If you don't like them and aren't going to keep them you shouldn't use them. Decently and courtesy. 3 days is more than enough time to audition and decide..keeping them forweeks is abuse
@@merseybeat1963 yeah usually there’s a 30-day return policy, nothing wrong with that! :)
You might want to look closer into your room acoustic before doing reviews because all the problems can clearly be clearly heard from your recorded voice.
When there is a part of the video you call "sound-test" there should be sound !! Otherwise this is fucking clickbaiting.....
How would you hear how they actually sound through a RUclips video? LOL
@@jpdussan thats a complete other issue.....and you know that....
Your voice is too bassy
@@FrancescoSeppia thank you!
What accent do you have? The voiceover on this video sounds very strange. Uncomfortable to listen to.
lol wtf? his voice sounds fine