Genelec G Five is a 2-way Powered Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Genelec. It was released in 2013. 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.
Genelec's G Series of Loudspeakers
G Five is a member of Genelec's G series of Powered speakers. The G Series are Genelec's active monitors adapted for home hi-fi, Finnish-made with built-in amplification and DSP room calibration. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Genelec G Series Speakers
Genelec G Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Genelec G Five Speaker
Genelec G Five has a Frequency response range of 34-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, G Five delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how G Five's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Genelec G Five?
The crossover frequency of the 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
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.
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 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 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Genelec G Five weighs 12.70kg / 27.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how G Five's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
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
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 G Five:
- Genelec G Five 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Polar White, Single)
- Iso-Pod Stand
- 5.9-feet Power Cable
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Genelec G Five.
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
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.