Subwoofers — Genelec 7050C

The 7050C is a powered subwoofer from Genelec, sitting above the 7040A with a somewhat deeper bass reach and considerably greater internal amplification. The 7050C brings Genelec's considered professional engineering to a more capable dedicated bass-reinforcement format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans 24Hz to 85Hz, somewhat deeper than the 7040A's 30Hz. Internal amplification delivers 130W - considerably more than the 7040A's 50W. At 41.0 x 35.0 x 31.9cm and 17.3kg, the 7050C represents a meaningful step up in scale from the 7040A.

Sound and use context

Expect more authoritative bass reinforcement than the 7040A, reflecting the somewhat deeper 24Hz reach combined with the considerably greater 130W amplification within a larger cabinet.

Pairing

As a self-powered subwoofer, the 7050C connects to a preamplifier, integrated amplifier or AV receiver's subwoofer output directly, pairing naturally with Genelec's own active loudspeaker range.

Alternatives

Genelec's own 7040A sits below this model at more modest scale, while the 7350A shares similar chassis dimensions with a wider bandwidth instead.