Genelec

Name

Genelec

Legal name

Genelec Oy

Website

https://genelec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Studio Monitors and Loudspeakers

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Studio / Pro Monitoring Headphones & Reference Speakers (CRACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB), Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI)

Keywords

• Professional studio monitors
• Active loudspeakers
• AV installation speakers
• Audio-over-IP networking
• Home audio speakers

Headquarters

HQ city

Iisalmi

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Studio Monitors and Subwoofers: Core revenue from Active 2-Way Monitors (8000 series), Smart Active Monitors (SAM), Main Monitors (8380A, 1234A, etc.), The Ones coaxial monitors, and Active Subwoofers for professional recording studios, broadcast, post-production, and music production applications.
2. Installed Sound / Commercial AV Loudspeakers: 4000 Series installation speakers and Smart IP PoE-powered loudspeakers (4410A, 4420A, 4430A, etc.) for hospitality, corporate AV, public spaces, and retail environments.
3. Home Audio Speakers and Subwoofers: G Series active loudspeakers (G One through G Five) and F Series subwoofers for home listening, high-end audio, home theatres, and TV/gaming applications.
4. Software and Calibration Tools: GLM software, Aural ID application, GLM GRADE for room calibration and headphone monitoring. UNIO Personal Reference Monitoring ecosystem combining software and hardware.
5. AoIP Networking Devices and Accessories: 9401A and 9402A System Management Devices for AoIP networking, GLM calibration kits, 9301B and 9320A AoIP devices, accessories, optional hardware, and RAW (unpainted) speaker options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Genelec designs and manufactures active loudspeakers and subwoofers for three core markets: professional audio monitoring (recording studios, broadcast, post-production), installed sound (commercial AV, hospitality, museums, corporate), and home audio (G Series, F Series, Signature Series). Its products integrate proprietary technologies including Directivity Control Waveguides, Smart Active Monitoring with GLM auto-calibration, Smart IP Power-over-Ethernet networked speakers, and Aural ID HRTF headphone personalization. All products are manufactured at the company's facility in Iisalmi, Finland.

Product overview

Genelec is a Finnish audio monitoring company offering professional and home audio solutions. The portfolio includes three main hardware categories: (1) Professional Audio Monitoring with Active Monitors & Subwoofers (8000 Series, The Ones coaxial series, Main Monitors like 8380A) and Smart Active Monitors (SAM) with GLM calibration support; (2) Installed Sound with Smart IP PoE-powered loudspeakers (4000/4400 Series) managed via Smart IP Manager software and controlled via Smart IP Controller mobile app; (3) Home Audio with G Series active speakers and F Series subwoofers. The UNIO ecosystem integrates GLM calibration software, Aural ID HRTF personalization, and AoIP devices (9401A Ravenna, 9402A Dante) for networked monitoring workflows. Products are complemented by color customization via RAL finishes and global Experience Centres for demonstration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart IP: A range of Power over Ethernet (PoE) installation loudspeakers that deliver audio, power, and control over a single CAT cable.
• Smart Active Monitoring (SAM)
• The Ones
• UNIO
• GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager)
• Aural ID
• RAW

Products and services

• Smart Active Monitors (SAM) Professional studio monitors with integrated DSP and GLM calibration support for stereo to immersive audio formats, including The Ones coaxial series, Smart Active 2-Way Monitors, and Smart Active Subwoofers. Targeted at recording studios, broadcast facilities, and post-production houses.
• Active Monitors & Subwoofers Traditional bi-amplified active studio monitors and subwoofers without GLM calibration, including the 8000 Series (8010A, 8020D, 8030C, 8040B, 8050B), Active Subwoofers (7040A, 7050C), and active monitor families. Targeted at professional and home studios requiring accurate monitoring.
• Smart IP Installation Speakers PoE-powered networked installation loudspeakers (4000 Series: 4010A, 4020C, 4030C, 4040A; 4400 Series: 4410A, 4420A, 4430A, 4435A, 4436A; plus 3440A) delivering audio, power, and control over a single CAT cable for commercial AV installations. Targeted at hospitality, corporate AV, museums, public spaces, and retail environments.
• G Series Home Audio Speakers Home audio active speakers (G One through G Five) bringing professional sound quality into residential environments with integrated amplifier design. Targeted at home listening, high-end audio, home theatres, and TV/gaming applications.
• F Series Subwoofers Home audio active subwoofers (F One, F Two) combining with G Series speakers for complete home audio systems with precise, controlled bass performance. Targeted at residential and home theatre installations.
• Main Monitors (8380A, 8381A, S360A, 1234-1238 series) High-SPL SAM main monitors (8380A, 8381A, S360A, 1237A, 1238A, 1238AC, 1238DF, 1234A, 1234AC, 1235A, 1236A) with coaxial driver technology for large-format professional monitoring in studios and post-production facilities.
• The Ones Coaxial Monitors Coaxial three-way point source monitor series (8331A, 8341A, 8351B, 8361A, W371A) offering precise imaging and consistent tonal character for professional monitoring.
• GLM (Genelec Loudspeaker Manager) Software Calibration and management software for SAM systems providing system configuration, automatic room EQ, device discovery, system organization, and status monitoring across Genelec Smart Active Monitoring systems, supporting formats from stereo to 9.1.6.
• Aural ID Software Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) profile application that creates a 3D model from a user's facial features for spatially accurate binaural headphone monitoring in immersive audio environments. Sold as an annual subscription. Part of the UNIO ecosystem.
• Smart IP Manager Software Configuration and management software for Smart IP installations, enabling device discovery, room EQ, zone setup, and system status monitoring across commercial AV deployments.
• 9401A / 9402A AoIP Devices Audio-over-IP interface devices providing network connectivity (9401A Ravenna/AES67; 9402A Dante/AES67) for Genelec Smart Active Monitoring systems, enabling networked monitor workflows with up to 16 channels and 192 kHz/32-bit audio.
• Signature Series (6040R) Premium home audio speakers (including 6040R) combining professional monitor technology with elegant design for high-end residential installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Smart IP loudspeakers at Gastromé operate at less than 5 Watts per speaker during service, delivering significant energy savings vs traditional powered systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Neumann (Sennheiser): Premium studio monitor brand (KH series) under Sennheiser Group. Closely comparable in target customer (recording/broadcast engineers), pricing tier, and active-monitor technology focus.
• Focal Professional: French manufacturer offering Shape, Solo6, Twin6, and SM9 studio monitors. Directly competes in active nearfield and main monitoring, with overlap in the same pro audio and immersive (Dolby Atmos) use cases.
• Adam Audio: Berlin-based manufacturer of professional active studio monitors with a comparable product line (A, T, and S series). Direct head-to-head competitor in the pro monitoring category Genelec defines, sharing the active-speaker-plus-DSP architecture.
• ATC Loudspeakers: UK manufacturer of high-end active studio monitors (SCM series) and main monitors used in mastering and post-production. Direct competitor in the upper tier of pro monitoring with similar accuracy/precision brand promise.
• KRK Systems: Long-standing active studio monitor brand (Rokit, VXT, and KRK Classic lines). Direct competitor across the entry-level to mid-tier pro monitoring price points.
• PMC Speakers: British manufacturer of active nearfield, main, and custom-install monitors (result6, twotwo, Ci series). Direct peer in pro audio monitoring with growing presence in immersive and broadcast.
• Dynaudio: Danish loudspeaker manufacturer with active professional monitors (LYD, Core) plus home and automotive lines. Comparable in build quality, active design philosophy, and Scandinavian/Nordic premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bowers & Wilkins: Premium consumer loudspeaker brand with active offerings (Formation, Panorama) and pro monitoring heritage. Comparable in premium home audio positioning and active-speaker architecture, though primarily consumer-focused.
• JBL Professional (Harman): Massive incumbent offering studio monitors (3 Series, M2 Master Reference) plus cinema, live, and installed sound. Broader portfolio with greater scale and price-tier range, overlapping with Genelec's pro and installed sound lines.
• Yamaha Pro Audio: Diversified audio incumbent with the iconic NS-10 and current HS/MSP studio monitor lines, plus mixing consoles and installed sound. Larger scale, broader portfolio, and overlapping customer base in pro and broadcast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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