Purchased for mixing and mastering, after reading reviews in the forums af. I wanted to get my speakers to ensure fidelity of the other media and listening comfort. Reassured by the reputation of these speakers, it would seem they are the best of the Genelec 8000 series.

SOUNDS

In short: they are neutral and pleasant to use.

-Frequency curve: very well restored
Stereo-image: good
-Clear sound, treble very pleasant, these bass just the right thing.
Dynamic-respected

I work in a room of 8 m² is ideal for this kind of format but they are not very powerful, I think that it will be above 20m2 just in my opinion it will buy or the subwoofer in 8050 this case.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for two days
Most: their appearance: it's solid, it is reassuring to term, the shape is unique, they are very pretty, sequined (yes!) Is original and cool ...
It is very pleasant to use. I worked 8 hours on it yesterday and my ears are not very tired is a big + unexpected ... I worked on KRK RP6 before that seemed fairly accurate but the difference in usability between the two is enormous.
The -: nothing yet ... the price? though ...
value for money: they are expensive! A minimum wage for both is a bit too: 1000-1100 euros for the two seemed more Raisson at the same time you pay a certain quality and reliability ...
I would do it again because this choice after studying the issue and tried many other models, Genelec 8040 A seem to be the minimum investment if you want to do something serious home studio, the 8030 seem a little small ... Without action in Génélec, I suggest for those mixing and mastered in small pieces (- 20m ²), because even if they have a reasonable size, over 20m ² will be a fair bit in terms of power, it be better to see the side of 8050 and then invest in the subwoofer.