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AGenelec 8330ABYamaha HS5
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 299 mm (29.9 cm) · 1 mm = 1.87 px
Genelec 8330AvsYamaha HS5
The Genelec 8330A stands 29.9 cm tall — about 1.4 cm more than the Yamaha HS5 at 28.5 cm. On footprint the Genelec 8330A is the wider cabinet (18.9 cm versus 17.0 cm). The Genelec 8330A reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 54 Hz. On price, the Genelec 8330A sits higher — about $1,125 a pair against $170 for the Yamaha HS5.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Genelec | Yamaha |
| Model | 8330A | HS5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #16 of 78 floorstander | #12 of 78 floorstander |
| Height | 299 mm | 285 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 170 mm |
| Depth | 178 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 5.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 19 mm tweeter (metal dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 127 mm woofer (cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 54 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,125 each | $169.99 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | genelec.com ↗ | usa.yamaha.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.