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AGenelec 8330ABYamaha HS7
Genelec 8330AvsYamaha HS7
The Yamaha HS7 stands 33.2 cm tall — about 3.3 cm more than the Genelec 8330A at 29.9 cm. On footprint the Yamaha HS7 is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 18.9 cm). The Yamaha HS7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 43 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Genelec 8330A and a 165 mm cone on the Yamaha HS7. On price, the Genelec 8330A sits higher — about $1,125 a pair against $297 for the Yamaha HS7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Genelec | Yamaha |
| Model | 8330A | HS7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #16 of 78 floorstander | #23 of 78 floorstander |
| Height | 299 mm | 332 mm |
| Width | 189 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 178 mm | 284 mm |
| Weight | 5.1 kg | 8.2 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× 165 mm woofer (cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,125 each | $297.49 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.

