Genelec 8010 AP

I bought these after selling my krk 5s since I needed something smaller. I thought these would be perfect as they would both be a step up quality wise whilst downsizing my setup.
My main concern was about the lack of bass, which thankfully disappeared after hearing a variety of songs and testing a sine wave sweep. The bass is actually audible much lower than I thought (even around 40hz or so - around the same as the krk!)
They are as detailed as the bigger Genelecs and have the same sound too, I was pleasantly surprised to hear how great they sounded with almost any type of music, from Hendrix to Miles Davis, Noisia to movie soundtracks... it all sounded wide, clean and precise.

As for the issues I have with these, they occured when working on different tracks. I definitely noticed how "colder" they sounded compared to the KRKs, which I expected as I know KRKs are hyped in the midrange. I was a little disappointed with how boomy they sounded too, they peak quite a lot around 100hz and it's definitely noticeable when you're trying to do a clean mix. I changed the settings behind the speakers and tried as many combinations as I could, the only one really making a difference was the bass tilt/desktop control which helped a bit, but not hugely.

Nonetheless once you get to know them they are amazing little things and deliver a clean precise punch, and are perfect for anyone who needs big sound with limited space. Highly recommended!

They lack low-end though, they are a little harsh somewhere in the mids/highs.

These would end up giving me fatigue compared to Adams or Eves.

I have been testing other speakers in the same size comparison, and I ended taking up the Adam A3X's when comparing them, also with the Eve sc203's (the Eves are great but they have a limiter on them which ruins everything for me, and they lack a little low-end compared to Adams A3X)

I have my own proper studio room and it's treated, and I have tested all three of them, both from my own ears and through the room testing microphone.

They are great for professional use, they are real quality and they are flat, perfect for mixing/mastering/production purposes, but would be much better with a sub though.

Would recommend these for anyone looking to make music and mix/master in a small room, obviously with room treatment.

Pros
Those familiar with the bigger and more expensive Genelec monitors attest to the similarity of the smaller 8010's sonic quality. Many also commented that ear fatigue is not an issue with this speaker, thanks to its low distortion performance and its clean mids and highs. Portability was also seen as a plus for some users who do mobile recording setups or want to mix on familiar speakers away from their own studio.

Cons
Obviously, the low end will lack but it can get the job done for most music types. Those who need more bass can add a studio subwoofer.

Overall
Most people think big studio when they hear Genelec but the brand challenges that notion by offering a small but surprisingly clear and versatile monitor speaker. If you're looking for a portable studio monitor, or if you have a small studio space to work with, the Genelec 8010 is highly recommended.

the speakers are loud and of sturdy build ! I needed a second pair because i am commuting a lot between uni and home and i was getting tired of moving my Hs 7's everywhere i go.
The small size of the speakers makes them portable, but this also results in a lack of bass.
I enjoy these speakers more for my DJ setup, as i find that mastered tracks sound really good on them. The lack of bass however makes it really difficult to design basses, and i often end up with tracks that are way to loud in the low-mids.
I mainly use them in the living room when preparing for a set and they even serve well for small home parties.

For me their portability is their main appeal, and i carry them with me to where ever i stay.