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Genelec G Five Review
Genelec G Five

Main Features

  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 8" Cone Woofer
  • 34-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 270-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
  • N/A Max Depth / N/A Max Sample Rate
  • No Bluetooth
  • Weight:28.00 lbs / 12.70 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 17 13/16 "x11 1/4"x10 15/16" / 452 x 286 x 278 mm
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Genelec G Five Review

Genelec G Five is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Genelec. Genelec G Five's built-in amplifier provides 270-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Genelec G Five to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz. Genelec G Five has an MSRP of 3590$ per pair.

What are the speakers in Genelec's G Series?

Genelec G Five is a member of Genelec's G series of Powered speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Genelec G Series Speakers
Model Frequency Watts RMSMax Depth / Sample Rate Woofer
Genelec G Three
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54-20k Hz 100-wattN/A/N/AΩ 1 x 5.1"
Genelec G Four
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48-20k Hz 180-wattN/A/N/AΩ 1 x 6.5"
Genelec G Two
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62-20k Hz 100-wattN/A/N/AΩ 1 x 4.1"
Genelec G Five
34-20k Hz 270-wattN/A/N/AΩ 1 x 8"
Genelec G One
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74-20k Hz 50-wattN/A/N/AΩ 1 x 3"
Genelec G Series Speakers
Genelec G Series Speakers


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What is the Frequency Response of the Genelec G Five speaker?

Genelec G Five has a Frequency response range of 34-20k Hz. At a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, Genelec G Five will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Genelec G Five, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Genelec G Five's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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What is the Crossover frequency of Genelec G Five?

The Crossover frequency of the Genelec G Five is set to 3000Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.

Genelec G Five Back View
Genelec G Five Back View

Handheld Remote

Genelec G Five comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Genelec G Five doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to play music via bluetooth, you need to attach a bluetooth receiver to your Genelec G Five. Genelec G Five can playback up to N/A / N/A with compatible devices.

Inputs and Outputs

  • RCA Input
  • XLR Input
  • Subwoofer Output

Genelec G Five External Dimensions and Weight

Genelec G Five has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 17 13/16 x 11 1/4 x 10 15/16 (452 x 286 x 278 mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Genelec G Five is approximately 795.1cm2 / 123.2inch2.

To get a better perspective on the real life size of Genelec G Five, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Genelec G Five Real Life Body Size Comparison
Genelec G Five Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Genelec G Five virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

Genelec G Five placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Genelec G Five Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Weight

The Genelec G Five weighs 12.70kg / 27.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Genelec G Five's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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Genelec G Five
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Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Genelec G Five
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Cabinet type and Materials

Genelec G Five has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Aluminum finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

Speaker Feet

Genelec G Five comes with Iso-Pod Stand which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.

It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.

Port Position

Genelec G Five is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.

Available colors

Genelec G Five is available in White and Black.

Wall Mounting

Genelec G Five doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.

What's in the Box of Genelec G Five?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Genelec G Five:
  • Genelec G Five 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Polar White, Single)
  • Iso-Pod Stand
  • 5.9-feet Power Cable
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Genelec G Five, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Genelec G Five

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Genelec G Five speaker:
    Official Brochure for Genelec G Five

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Genelec G Five speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Genelec G Five

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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    Genelec G Five Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandGenelec
    Full Model NameGenelec G Five
    Speaker Type2-way Bookshelf
    Max SPL110 dB
    Frequency Response34-20k Hz
    Amplifier Specs
    Watts RMS270 watts
    TypeDual Class-AB
    Watts by Driver150 W Bass (Class AB) + 120 W Treble (Class AB)
    DAC Specs
    Max Digital Audio Bit DepthN/A
    Max Digital Audio Sample RateN/A
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size8-inch
    Woofer CompositionCone
    Tweeter Size1-inch
    Tweeter TypeDome
    Crossover freq3000Hz
    Port Positionrear
    DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
    Amazon AlexaNo
    Google AssistantNo
    Room CorrectionYes (via switches on the rear panel)

    CONNECTIONS
    Ethernet PortNo
    USB PortNo
    Aux InputRCA,XLR
    Phono InputNo
    Digital InputNo
    HDMI InputNo
    Headphone JackNo
    BluetoothNo
    Port Positionrear
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height452.0mm ( 17 13/16 -inch)
    Width286.0mm ( 11 1/4-inch)
    Depth278.0mm ( 10 15/16-inch)
    Height452.0mm ( 17 13/16 -inch)
    Weight12.70kg ( 28.00 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishAluminum
    Available ColorsWhite,Black
    Mounting BracketNo
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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