Q Acoustics 3000i loudspeakers represent an evolution of the highly acclaimed 3000 series. This range has won countless awards, heralded for their audiophile grade quality and great value for money. With a classy, refined design and innovative acoustic enhancing properties, the 3000i speakers are just another example of Q Acoustic’s know-how on accessible high-fidelity.
The 3000i series builds on the success of the predecessor 3000 models with new finishes, latest technology and signature Q Acoustics sound. These are the perfect speakers for any hi-fi system or home-cinema setup. Simple, well-designed and great sounding, they represent Q Acoustic’s well known quality loudspeaker engineering.
What’s new in the Q Acoustics 3000i range?
The 3000i series has undergone a gorgeous makeover, these sleek models are a very good looking family. Each finish is as beautiful as the other. They come in 4 contemporary finishes – Graphite Grey, English Walnut, Carbon Black or Arctic White. This series has also grown in height compared to its predecessor, and this new found stature offers an elegance and luxury that will lift any living space.
A new addition to the entire 3000i series is P2P bracing technology, which reinforces the enclosure, ensuring air pressure equalised which keeps the enclosure quiet. This allows music to be presented on a wider soundstage and with far more accuracy. Irrespective of the model, the 3000i speakers benefit from a isolated driver unit and a rigid, self-damping mid/bass driver cone to ensure a precise performance free from unwanted vibrations and resonances.
Bookshelf Speakers
Q Acoustics drawn on the immense success of the 3000 loudspeakers, keeping the core specs whilst incorporating new features to improve sonic performance. Subtle tweaks result in significant improvements with the 3000i series. For instance, as the cabinets are 25% deeper than the 3000 bookshelf models which gives them more bass. Which is impressive considering the smallest model in the range weighs only 9lbs per speaker.
This lightweight speaker mentioned above is the 3010i, which is the entry level bookshelf speaker in Q Acoustic’s latest range. These ultra-compact speakers can be mounted, placed on a shelf, or stand and are ideal for where space is at a premium. Making use of the P2P bracing and sophisticated driver array, this is a great little performer for it’s price point.
Increasing in size is the 3020i speakers which land the spot of the mid-level bookshelf speakers in the range. Like the smaller model, it features a deeper cabinet, with the height measuring identical dimensions to its depth for greater bass extension. They offer slightly more power than the 3010i for not much more.
The best bookshelf model in the range is the 3030i, which is also the largest although still incredibly compact. Adopting the 165mm mid/bass driver from the 3050i floorstander, this speaker delivers powerful audio for such a small unit. Completely unassuming from such an elegant unit, the 3030i is reproduces a punchy bass response, articulate mid-range and a crisp and open high end. The dedicated stand that accompanies the 3000i standmount speakers ensures the ideal placement, isolation and stability in any room.
Floorstanding Speaker
As the only floorstander in the Q Acoustics 3000i series, the 3050i speakers are home to even more acoustic enhancing properties. Utilising design elements adopted from the Concept Series, the 3050i is not only beautiful but optimised for the best sonic performance. These slim floorstanders demonstrated Q Acoustic’s expert engineering with the specially designed HPE (Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser) tubes employed within the 3050i’s cabinet. This technology is adopted to reduce the air pressure and resonances within the cabinet.
Within the cabinet, the 3050i utilises twin 6.5” mid/bass drives and a decoupled precision tweeter. The overall sound is sound is warm and well-articulated, and musical details are preserved with beautiful integrity. This natural and open performance makes these floorstanders the perfect choice for both movies and music, delivered in audiophile quality.
Complete your system
For your home cinema needs, the 3090ci centre is a beautifully designed speaker that reproduces voices, dialogue and centre sounds with astonishing realism. It’s another member of the beautiful family, complimenting the other speakers in the range perfectly. As the heart of your home cinema system, the 3090ci is well versed in delivering dynamics and details that contribute to the most realistic cinematic experience.
The perfect partner to your 3000i speakers for a deeper and more explosive bass is the 3060si subwoofer. This subwoofer is incredibly compact, it’s slimline design can fit in virtually any space in the room and it’s on of the slimmest subwoofers you can get from Q Acoustics. It uses a powerful class-D amplifier at 150 watts and 300m bass drive to deliver a much wider frequency response for brilliant bass extension. What’s even better is that the all the connections and controls are neatly tucked away for an even more discreet installation.
If you’re interested in taking a further look at Q Acoustics 3000i range, please head over to our main Audio Affair Website or take a look at Q Acoustic’s own website.