Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC is a 2-way Powered Bookshelf speaker by Onkyo. It was released in 2024. Creator Series GX-30ARC's built-in amplifier provides 100-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 0.75" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-20k Hz. Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC has an MSRP of 349$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
Onkyo's Creator Series of Loudspeakers
Creator Series GX-30ARC is a member of Onkyo's Creator series of Powered speakers. The Creator Series are Onkyo's powered desktop speakers for creative and computer use. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Onkyo Creator Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC Speaker
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC has a Frequency response range of 55-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, Creator Series GX-30ARC delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Creator Series GX-30ARC's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC
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Handheld Remote
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC comes with a handheld remote which is obviously very useful to control your powered speakers from a distance.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC employs Built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. Creator Series GX-30ARC can playback up to No / 48 kHz with compatible devices.
Inputs and Outputs
- USB Port:
- Phono Input
- 1 Subwoofer Output
- Digital Input: 1
- HDMI Input: ARC
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC External Dimensions and Weight
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.5625inch x 5.8125inch x 8.3125inch (269.0 x 148.0 x 212.0mm ).
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 Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC is approximately 313.8cm2 / 48.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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Wall Mounting
Creator Series GX-30ARC 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 Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Creator Series GX-30ARC:
- Powered speaker (right)
- Passive speaker (left)
- 2 Grilles
- AC power adapter (attached 5' DC cord)
- 5 Power plugs (US/EU/AU/UK/JA)
- 6.5' Proprietary speaker wire
- Remote control (RC-993S)
- 2 Desktop stands
- 2 \"AAA\" batteries
- 58\" HDMI cable
- 58\" USB-C to USB-A cable
- Initial Setup Guide
- Safety Information
- Online Product Registration
- Warranty Sheet
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC.
- 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.
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.