Pretty huge savings on some very good speakers! Have been waiting for a good price on these for ages and just grabbed the 3030i and 3090ci.
Seems like the whole range is on sale plus some other good audio gear.
Free shipping too!
Q Acoustics 3010i $279, 3020i $384, 3030i $489, 3050i $979 Delivered @ Addicted to Audio
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I have got a good number of these speakers and they are really good quality.
Which one do you suggest?
That's not easy to answer. It depends on your room size, amplifier capability, etc.
Consider average size room with average amp (Yamaha RXV685B).
Already have 2 front floor standing speakers (saxo 50) and sub (saxo 10), can I pair them with 2x Q3030i (as the rear speakers) ?@congo: Most of the sound will be coming from the front speakers for a home theatre set-up. Q3030i should be sufficient for surround or rear speaker set-up. You need a stand for this or hang it on the wall. Needs to be position higher than the front speakers.
You might be able to get away with the lower model
You can also ask the seller for advice if in doubt.Hope this helps.
how many? why so many?
How do they compare to krk speakers?
Krk are powered speakers, these require an amp to drive them.
As with all speakers I suggest you listen to them / audition them in your room if it's a possibility.
I appreciate Rokits, but they are very direct, studio monitors. Generally music mixers, DJs etc use monitors for their sound.
I haven't heard many q acoustic speakers but what I have heard I quite liked, very good value for their price here! I prefer a warmer sound personally.
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, the fact that they are passive disqualifies them for me.
The Q Acoustics M20 are a powered pair of 3020is, and are also on sale albeit obviously more expensive
They are extremely well regarded in reviews, too
I dont appreciate rokits. They are entry level crap with massively harsh and fatiguing tweeters. Theres nothing they do that the mackie small monitors dont do better. Before those came out sure, they were okay at their pricepoint, and let starter djs and producers hear detail in their mix theyd never heard before because they were using 50 buck logitechs. Now theres little excuse.
KRK Rokit are 'active monitor' speakers,
ie. the amplifier is built into the speaker (at the back).These speakers are 'passive' speakers,
so they need an amplifier to drive the sound.I like buying 'active monitor' speakers
because it saves me the "hassle" of having to choose an amplifier that matches,
ie. saves me time having to do more 'consumer research' before buying something,,ha
I bought a couple of 2010s 10 years ago with whatever the matching subwoofer was. Ended up expanding with the centre channel and 2 3010s to make a 5.1 setup a months later. Expanded that to 7.1 about 5 years ago.
I'm very happy with my Q acoustics speakers. Mine are just the 'bookshelf' models, but they pump out some decent sound.
how do i figure out what ports these have. trying to figure out if i can plug these into my audio interface to play guitar through
These are passive speakers, so you need to have an amplifier of some kind.
+ve and -ve, haha
i have a smsl ho100 headphone amp, will it be able to power these?
Yeah….Na. Your headphone amp is designed to power…..headphones, suprisingly.
@Ryanmyo: dammit didnt realise i would need two different amps for headphones and speakers, thats a big pain
@johnwinkle: If you have the space, most “traditional” amplifiers will be able to output both. Wouldn’t be surprised if there are desktop amplifiers that could do it too nowadays.
These are not studio monitors. I play through my volt interface and have a pair of Edifier MR4. Sounds really good.
These are excellent. I have a 2000i 5.1 setup and paid $824 back in 2016. For music it beats my newly purchased Samsung q990b soundbar but for movies the Samsung is better.
lol samsung soundbar? breh we're talking bout real speakers here
The q990b is actually great sounding. I'm not a snob so I get to enjoy many things.
It isn't about being a snob its just soundbar is like comparing a laptop to a desktop PC
@Dream-cast: It’s true but as a general rule for outright performance you’d always choose a desktop. The laptop is more of a practical compromise.
@Budju: This is ozb. They don't care about sound quality. They just want the cheapest. You will get downvoted and brigaded otherwise.
@Budju: sound bars are designed to fit a physical space….under the TV and they face the viewer …. not everybody has the space to have floor standing speakers on either side of TV …. or if you have wall mounted the TV you can attach sound bar to the bottom ….. there are laws of physics in regards to driver sizes and frequencies and the throw of a cone etc ….. and sound bars have lost of small speakers to get as big an area and ambience in small space….. but if you have the room, go bigger speakers ….. if you have never auditioned speakers bigger than 5” ….go into an audio shop and see what a difference size makes ….but some people are restricted for space ……
Agree, q990b is one of the best soundbars on the market and for movies, can deifnitely produce convincing sound that equals basic HiFi setups.
@silentsoar: Waiting to listen to the new Nakamichi Dragon "soundbar". From all the quick demos on YouTube, it seems to be truly awesome, including the price
The bookshelves benefit from the center for dialogue as volume is low without one.
There's a rather large financial gap between the q990, which is a genuine 11.1.4 system with a discrete driver for every channel, and the hifi equivalent. Just a receiver that could drive that is like 5x the unit price.
If youre going for atmos ans dialogue, its incredible value, and not half bad sonically. Full range music isnt its bag. And no, you absolutely won't get the same effect from a 5.1, 7.1 etc setup. Triple not fir like a grand.
You can get decent D-class amplifiers for a few hundred and then two middling bookshelf speakers will drop any sound bar. If we're talking about a surround system which includes a soundbar then yeah that is probably the cheap option for most people.
@Budju: I think if you actually tried a decent higher range sound bar you'd change your opinion.
I have a proper set up with individual speakers and some of the higher end sound bars come pretty close in terms of quality.
Obviously if you don't have separate surround speakers or a wide enough stereo separation then the sound bar might fall short. But quality-wise they can get pretty good.
Not to mention the practicality of a sound bar is way easier and simpler than a full surround setup.
@username1: Nah I own a pretty high quality sound bar and about 5 pairs of good bookshelf speakers. Sound bars are limited by their compact size. They try to get around by just throwing more drivers at the problem, so they end up being overly expensive and still inferior sounding. For the same money you get a much, much better sound with a class D amp and good passive bookshelf speakers than a sound bar.
Like I say laptops are great if you want to carry one around in your backpack, but they will get blown away by a desktop PC.
Sound bars are limited by their compact size. They try to get around by just throwing more drivers at the problem, so they end up being overly expensive and still inferior sounding.
This is almost literally a word for word regurgitation of the current nonsense being thrown around reddit ad nauseum about the Q900 series. You haven't used one.
Stop ignoring the fact that the system you mentioned will not come close to the atmos experience provided by 16 discrete drivers.
@[Deactivated]: Well I've never even discussed or read about this topic on reddit. I'm just stating an obvious fact. If they're saying it on reddit too then maybe you should think about whether it's true lol
If you're after a cheap 'atmos experience' soundbar could be a good way to try and get that.
@Budju: Disagree with the comparison here (if we are talking about sound for movie content), in that I think the volume of the suround channels would be lower from your pair of bookshelf speakers, largely due to them not existing
@Budju: you're comparing a two-channel setup to an 11.1 channel one. You're absolutely right that most bookshelf speaker and amp setups will reproduce those two channels better than any soundbar, what I'm saying is that it's not a direct comparison because that setup does not give you any of the other channels, and as a result, is subjectively less immersive for video content.
@Budju: It's obvious you haven't listened to the Samsung so how exactly did you compare the two setups?
@Igaf: How are you comparing my numerous bookshelf speakers to your shitty sound bar? I know what a good sound bar sounds like, I've got one. Thry can't get around their tiny cabinet size draw back, just like a laptop.
@Budju: I'm not comparing your system with anything. I'm suggesting your original comment (and subsequent comments about desktops and laptops) was based on generalised waffle, imagination and guesswork at best. That should now be obvious to every reader. I know what my system delivers and the Samsung was very impressive to my ear, as it was to a friend far better placed to judge than 99.999% of people who visit this website. Not that anyone should care about that, they should audition the soundbar for themselves to determine if it meets their needs - something you clearly haven't done.
@Igaf: It's really obvious you don't know a lot about speakers and just like to disagree. I tried to leave you with the last word and you replied again to another one of my comments. The samsung soundbar may sound great to the ears of a noob, I'm sure it does. It doesn't mean anything to me though.
@Budju: Noob? Roflmao. Is that your best shot? You haven't got a clue about my "ears" let alone where I currently get my sound advice from. Suffice to say you're in the little league. Speakers are just one part of any sound system, and these days probably not even the most important component as long as you select decent quality ones which suit your environment.
Sound reproduction, speakers, and receivers are extremely complex so I defer to experts in the first instance, which is why I take no notice of people like you who aren't even savvy enough to audition a product before commenting about its capabilities. Unlike you, I know enough not to make rash assumptions and generalisations, and again unlike you I wouldn't comment about a product I haven't listened to.
@Igaf: The real experts wouldn't touch your favourite soundbar with a barge pole. I'm sure that CNet thinks it's great though!
@Budju: Those the same "real experts" who use crystal balls or tarot cards to rate products? Ooi what did the cards tell you about using an inferior soundbar as part of your system?
@Budju: I don't have a soundbar little Budju, your tarot cards needs reshuffling. As someone who obviously knows all about hifi and AV sound suggested on this deal - they're all basically rubbish, including yours - and who am I to disagree? Thought your moniker was a pis.take, but I see now it's a crystal ball reflection.
@Igaf: You don't actually make sense just so you know. Maybe focus your energy on taking some kind of writing course.
@Budju: Your obvious comprehension issues aside, what part did you not understand? The sarcasm or the reference to your self-indulgent moniker?
@Igaf: My comprehension skills are just fine. Tarot cards and crystal balls aside, what on earth are you talking abou.. no wait, don't tell me little johnny. That's enough from you for today. Go play with your sound bar.
My comprehension skills are just fine…what on earth are you talking abou….
While you're away looking up your moniker, try consulting a good reference on IRONY. Better still run down to your local hifi/AV store and audition the Samsung. Don't forget to take your earbuds out. It's unlikely they're the problem but you never know.
@Igaf: No I know what moniker means you fool. It's every other part of your incoherent babble which was confusing.
@Budju: Of course you know - that's why you chose it. Fragile ego? More likely the alternative meaning is a good fit (phone a friend if that's too cryptic for you).
It's every other part of your incoherent babble which was confusing.
Your crystal ball blown a fuse or does it only advise you on soundbars you know nothing about?
How far do you live from an audio store? I'll see if we can raise enough money for a fare.@Igaf: I wasn't joking when I said your writing is like an incoherent toddler. You've mentioned crystal ball three times but it doesn't even make sense given the context of the original discussion. This is like some kind of filibuster maneuver to get the last word I can see it.
@Budju: The crystal ball reference was simple enough to thinking adults with average comprehension skills I'd have thought. I'd explain it but I'm more interested in raising that bus fare for you. You do want to hear what the Samsung has to offer don't you?
@Igaf: No the crystal ball reference was not used correctly. I don't think you actually know how it is supposed to be used in general if you think this was the appropriate time to bust it out. Not only that, you thought it was so appropriate you doubled down with the tarot cards. You have a long way to go buddy
@Budju: Did your crystal ball tell you that? Amazing. Always interested in learning something so in less than a dozen words tell me how it should be used "correctly".
Booked your audition yet, or are you happy with your own relatively rubbish sound bar, and if so why so? You should be because in general sound gear should suit the user/pocket, not what some bookshelf speaker snob thinks is the minimum standard.
@Igaf: I like it how you just whip out the crystal ball quip at any time for any reason, not really actually understanding the point of the expression. It's truly amazing to watch.
@Budju: First strike was an air swing, to mix metaphors.
You've had plenty of time to google, so on to strike two.not really actually understanding the point of the expression.
So set me straight. What is the point and how should it be used? Come on, be brave, you can only be wrong and it's an anonymous forum, so little to lose.
@Igaf: lol I don't need to google what it means. You're the muppet using expressions you don't know the meaning of.
@Budju: Strike two, and on to your last air swing before you walk the walk of self-induced ignominy.
What is the crystal ball reference about and how should it be used?I'm confident I know what you thought crystal ball gazing was about. It's a common enough mistake, especially for uninformed, overconfident "noobs". Your googling must have already told you that, hence your reticence to lay it on the line as they say.
Moral is - look before you leap, or in your case, overestimating your limited knowledge will inevitably result in even more egg on your undoubtedly attractive budju visage.
@Igaf: I've had a look through the mountain of absolute trash you've provided so far and the only thing I can assume you think valid reasoning for the torrent of tarot card/crystal ball nonsense is because I presumed you actually owned a sound bar, which you're so adamant to die in a ditch over is equal if not better than speakers built with proper cabinets.
Now let me tell you, that is not the proper use of this joke. I hope that clears things up. Dear god.
@Budju: The "joke" was both simple and obvious, even if you still don't understand how crystal balls supposedly work. Charlatans use them to deceive the credulous - sound familiar? With hindsight you might have understood the point better if I'd said that you'd pulled your "comparison" out of your @rse - something which was obvious to everyone bar you it seems. Moving on though - do you have any plans to actually listen to the Samsung soundbar so you have at least some credibility when comparing it to your fabulous bookshelf speaker system?
The sub is likely the difference here. The Q Acoustics one isn’t great. With a proper sub it wouldn’t even be close.
Maybe not but the samsung delivers surprisingly good sound for what it is. I have the 2070is with an SVS sub and high quality Yamaha receiver. I'd expect that setup to deliver significantly "better" sound for music in particular, especially given the huge range of options available via the Yamaha and the much greater outlay (although cost and performance aren't necessarily directly related).
Of note the Q990's sub is a marked improvement on it's predecessor (Q950?). But yeah, obviously still a gap to the proper stuff, but boy do you pay for it.
How do these compare to KEF Q series?
I have ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 would this be an upgrade?
No a sidegrade at most, except maybe if you want to floorstandera (3050) but overall probably not worth it
Yea I went and found some sound demo for both B5.2 and 3030i, the 3030i sounded muffled compared to B5.2, maybe it was youtube compression though the difference was very distinct.
Those ELACS are good.
They sure are, thought maybe going upto a 6inch woofer on the 3030i might have been better, but doesn't seem to be for me.
Are the subwoofers reliable yet? Their first attempt at a subwoofer regularly died spontaneously, even when not in use, and was not user serviceable
I cant reply as to the reliability of their subs but if your'e after a cheaper sub consider looking at The Monitor Audio MRW-10 which is still on sale from Black Friday at from $399.
https://www.google.com/search?q=monitor+audio+monitor+mrw-10…
I’m struggling to find any good professional reviews of that one. Which is a shame as that price for the specs seems very appealing.
There is a review of a system with that sub here;
https://www.avforums.com/reviews/monitor-audio-monitor-speak…
@revheadgl: Unfortunately that’s pretty light on the sort of details I would usually expect from a standalone subwoofer review.
@Rail Rider95: Yes it's more a review of the system as a whole but it's the only review I could recall reading.
@revheadgl: Which goes back to my point that there’s not really any professional reviews of that subwoofer, making it hard to gauge the value proposition despite it seeming like a good price.
My 3070 has been flawless.
How would I use this with a PC, and is this a good idea for PC speakers for gaming/music/working from home office work? Do I get a USB DAC/amp combo or something?
Yeah a DAC/AMP combo would be the way to go.
Be mindful of whether you'll want to add a powered subwoofer at some point, so maybe a 2.1 jobbieWhen I was using 27/30 inch monitors I had asus soundcard connected to external solid state amp (I think they're called D amps?) then the speakers to the amp.
Since I changed to 55 oled tv as a monitor a few years ago I bought a denon av receiver and just pass the sound through hdmi 2.1, both sound similar to me.
On that note, is there a desktop (ie. Small) amplifier that can output 3.1? Left, centre, right, sub
buy 2 small amps ….. my desktop has front LR, rear LR and centre not sure about sub … 2 small $60 amps and then all you need are speakers ….. i’ve given up on small 4” speakers as my lounge room ones are 3 way with 12” woofers in each, and next ones for my PC will be 6” or better probably used KRK due to budget
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