Genelec

Genelec is a world-leading Finnish manufacturer of active loudspeakers and studio monitors, founded on February 17, 1978, by Ilpo Martikainen and Topi Partanen in Helsinki before relocating to their current headquarters in Iisalmi, Finland. Initially created to develop speakers for Finland's national broadcaster YLE, Genelec rapidly expanded internationally with exports growing from 20% in 1980 to 95% in the 1990s. The company specializes exclusively in active loudspeaker systems for professional studio recording, mixing, mastering, and broadcast applications, as well as home audio and AV installation markets. Genelec is renowned for innovative technologies including their Smart Active Monitor (SAM) systems and 'The Ones' series with extensive color customization options. Under current CEO Siamäk Naghian, the company reported 51.9 million euros in revenue as of 2022 and won two Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards in 2023. Genelec's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility complements their technical excellence, making them a preferred choice for audio professionals, recording studios, broadcast facilities, and discerning home audio enthusiasts worldwide who demand accurate, reliable sound reproduction.