Infrequent Sound [sex.tex] technology: Genelec 1029A / Genelec HT205 / Genelec 8030A Active Studio Reference Monitor, 1996-2006, made in Finland

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Powered speaker pair is the Genelec 1029 (The 1029A was in production between 1996 and 2005. It was replaced by the 8030A) and it’s twin sister the HT205. The difference being that the 1029a has XLR and TRS inputs. The HT205 has XLR and RCA. Genelec 2029a with digital audio input (The 2029A was in production between 1998 and 2005. It was replaced by the 8130A model).

The extremely compact 1029A is a powerful bi-amplified nearfield monitor system ideal for project and home studios, digital workstations, and surround sound monitoring. The monitor has a very rugged cast aluminium construction and magnetic stray field shielding as default for every single unit. Vented speaker enclosure contains an amplification unit, including an active electronic crossover, overload protection circuitry and two power amplifiers, one for each driver.

Genelec's unique Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™) is used to provide excellent stereo imaging and frequency balance, even in difficult acoustic environments. Versatile room response controls allow matching of the system to its surroundings. If very large sound level and low cutoff frequency are required it can be complemented with the 7050A subwoofer.

The 1029A is very easy to set up and use, the only connections required are the mains supply and the line level input. The input is made via balanced XLR female or 1/4" jack socket connector which can also be used in parallel.

The 1029A/1091A combination is a TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) 1997 award winner for Studio Monitor Technology, and PAR (Pro Audio Review) Excellence award winner.

Genelec 1029A Technical Specifications
SPL
Short term RMS @ 1m: 100 dB SPL

Peak per pair with music material: 110 dB SPL @ 1m

Drivers
Bass: 5"

Treble: / 4" metal dome + DCW

Crossover frequencies: 3 3.3 kHz
Free field frequency response ± 2.5dB: 70 - 18 000 Hz

Amplifier power / ch
Bass: 40 W

Treble: 40 W

Speaker dimensions (H x W x D): 247 x 151 x 191 mm Inches: 9 3/4 x 5 15/16 x 7 1/2"

Speaker weight: 6 kg (13.2 lb)