Just to be contrarian
I did a level matched comparison between IN8s, JBL 305s and some ancient (but recently refreshed) JBL Prima's.
I was expecting the 305s/IN8s to be close, but....
not - the IN8s were just deeper, and had wider off axis imaging, and quite noticeably.
(No idea about the Genelecs, but...5" vs 8", for what it's worth.)
Even more surprising is that the Prima's gave em both a run for the money - 10" woofer helped, but also much wider imaging than either (no doubt near field vs. Not.)
(The purpose was to chose a TV only speaker - ended up going with the Primas; at least they are interesting and colorful to look at, and commercials aren't quite as annoying on them
Yes, the IN8s do hiss at close range. At ranges beyond a couple of feet I can't hear it though. YMMV.
Also, as coincident 3 ways, the IN8s can be placed vertically or horizontally.
The IN8s ARE (relatively) big, and also heavier than you might think.
My desk is too small for the IN8s, otherwise I'd for sure use them there (w D50), so the 305s still live there, and are
Fine for that purpose.
Lots and lots of great choices in those size ranges - best wishes!!
PS. I happen to like Marmite w/rice & shrooms, etc; stores don't carry it down here anymore, so ordered a jar from 'zon - the darn thing was
Huge....a Lifetime supply!!