Bookshelf Speakers — Genelec 4030C

The 4030C is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Genelec, sitting above the 4020C within the brand's 4-series with somewhat deeper bass extension and greater weight. The 4030C brings Genelec's considered professional studio-monitor engineering to a more capable compact active format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 47Hz to 25,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, extending somewhat deeper than the 4020C. Internal amplification delivers 2 x 50W, matching the 4020C. At 28.5 x 18.9 x 17.8cm and 4.9kg, the 4030C represents a meaningful step up in scale from the 4020C.

Sound and use context

Expect accurate, professionally validated performance reflecting Genelec's broader studio-monitor engineering heritage, with the somewhat deeper 47Hz bass extension providing genuine additional capability over the smaller 4020C.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the 4030C requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

Genelec's own 4020C offers a more compact alternative, while the 4040A sits above with considerably greater amplification.