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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Genelec 8030C is a high-performance bi-amplified studio monitor built for professional-grade accuracy in a compact, rugged housing. Designed for critical listening environments like home studios, mobile production vans, and broadcast suites, it features 130 mm woofer and 19 mm metal dome tweeter drivers, each powered by their own 50 W amplifier. Its low distortion and extended frequency response from 54 Hz to 20 kHz make it an ideal nearfield monitor when space is at a premium.
Product Ref: 92906
The 8030C is a compact yet powerful nearfield monitor capable of delivering over 104 dB SPL short-term, with consistent clarity across the frequency spectrum. Its precision tuning ensures a flat response with minimal coloration, even in untreated rooms. Thanks to its ±2 dB frequency accuracy and low harmonic distortion, every nuance of your mix can be heard clearly and confidently.
Each driver is powered by a dedicated 50 W amplifier, and the active crossover at 3 kHz keeps the frequency bands tightly controlled. This monitor delivers articulate bass response, a smooth midrange, and crisp highs, allowing you to make mixing decisions with certainty.
The 8030C includes Genelec’s Intelligent Signal Sensing (ISS) circuit, which automatically powers the speaker down to standby when no audio signal is present. This saves energy during downtime and reactivates the speaker instantly once signal returns. Manual operation is also available using the onboard switch for studios preferring constant control.
Balanced XLR input ensures stable and noise-free connection, compatible with both professional and semi-pro gear. The rear panel features a variable sensitivity knob so you can match your monitor level to the source output without additional gain staging complications.
To help adapt the 8030C to different acoustic environments, Genelec includes a set of adjustable tone controls on the back panel. These include desktop low-frequency attenuation, treble tilt, bass roll-off, and bass tilt. Whether your speaker is placed on a desk, near a wall, or in a reverberant room, these options allow you to fine-tune the response to achieve a more accurate listening experience.
For example, the Bass Tilt control offers -2 dB, -4 dB or -6 dB reduction at 100 Hz, while the Desktop control applies a -4 dB dip at 160 Hz to compensate for reflections. Adjusting these settings ensures your monitors sound consistent and accurate across various studio setups.
Designed for studio and mobile use, the 8030C includes Genelec’s Iso-Pod table stand, allowing the monitor to be tilted for proper acoustic alignment while decoupling it from reflective surfaces. It also includes threaded mounts for microphone stands or wall brackets, making it suitable for fixed installations or portable rigs. The die-cast aluminium MDE enclosure reduces unwanted resonance and features a rear reflex port for controlled low-end extension. Combined with its compact size and low self-noise of under 5 dB SPL, the 8030C is perfectly suited for quiet control rooms or detailed nearfield monitoring in small spaces.
