As I read here often, I am trying to contribute more this year. I have learned a lot by reading and would like to improve at giving back to the RC community.
I have installed Genelec systems (currently listening to a pair on my desktop) and have been consistently impressed with the sound quality (there is a reason they are used in so many recording venues).
My issue with Genelec is not the performance but how their product line works (or doesn't) for my business. We install a fair amount of inwall speakers and while the Genelecs sound good, they only offer 2 SKUs of inwall and the grilles are only average-looking (to be polite).
Their bookshelf-style speakers, again sound great, have been a bit of an installation challenge for us as each speaker, being powered, also needs 120volt power at each location. Not rocket surgery but it does complicate the install.
We also found ourselves using other brands of subs in many of the installations and maybe its a bit OCD on my part, but I do prefer to install a completely branded system.
As much as I respect the quality of the Genelec product, we have moved on to using Pro Audio (and Theory) as our go-to speaker/amplifier choice. Their systems sound better (IMO) than the Genelec, they have more choices of speakers (in and out of wall), more subs, more amps, do not need power at each speaker, are fully committed to the home market, etc.
My opinion is that Genelec is more interested in what they do best (recording and mastering studios) than the home market and I think their product line (and marketing, etc.) reflect this.
Feel free to contact me directly if you want to discuss my experiences.
