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Q. I have a stereo integrated amplifier with no 'sub-out' , but it does have 'stereo out' or 'pre-out', can I connect a subwoofer?
Answer: Some earlier and current stereo integrated amplifiers will not be equipped with a dedicated subwoofer output, but may have a 'stereo out' or 'pre-out' that can be utilised. The main difference between a 'sub out' or LFE and that of 'Pre' or ...
Q. How is the size of the driver on my loudspeaker determined?
Answer: Speaker driver diameters are traditionally expressed in inches and standard sizes, say 4, 5, 6.5 and 8 inches. They are all approximations and one chooses the nearest standard size when describing them in specifications. In measuring them you ...
Q. What does the "program" part of the "Power Handling (program)" specification mean?
Answer: As an example, if the speakers are rated 15-60W, if you play music with a 60W amp flat out (as long as it is not clipping) the speaker in question will handle it, but if you put a continuous sine wave at 60W through them, they wouldn’t. The ...
Q. Can I use two different subwoofers in my set-up, or do they have to be the same?
Answer: Ideally, if you wanted to use two subwoofers, they would be the same model, with the same settings and located symmetrically in the room. Using two different models would require a bit more experimentation with the settings.
Q. Why can't I control the Bluetooth volume via my Windows laptop?
Answer: It seems that certain Windows updates set an "absolute volume" level, so that you cannot alter the Bluetooth volume via your laptop. We have found this thread online which offers a fix which may help you. You have to turn off the “absolute ...
Universal Tensegrity Stand - Q. How will my speakers fix to the stands?
Answer: Please be aware that the universal plates for the Tensegrity Stands have an adhesive-type layer with adjustable grommets, so whilst your speakers will not bolt onto the plates/stands, they are secured with the aforementioned layer and ...
Q. What is digital PCM, and why does it differ to Dolby Digital?
Answer: PCM Pulse-Code Modulation (PCM) and the Dolby Digital® technology refer to different types of digital audio recordings. PCM is the conventional method for converting analog audio into digital audio. The PCM audio recorded on DVD is a ...
Q. How can I find out where my local Q Acoustics dealer is?
Answer: To find your nearest Q Acoustics dealer in the UK, please click here. For a list of international Q Acoustics distributors, please see this article.
Q. Who is the Q Acoustics Distributor in my region?
Answer: Please see the attached list of International Distributors for Q Acoustics.
Q. What is the best height for my floorstanding loudspeaker tweeters?
Answer: When a loudspeaker is designed using the D’Appolito configuration (a tweeter sitting between two woofers) it creates a larger effective woofer driver size, and they also serve to control the dispersion of the tweeter. The tweeter’s output is ...
Q. How are Q Acoustics speaker sensitivity ratings are obtained?
Answer: Our measurements are carried out on axis in a anechoic chamber @ 1m , 1 kHz, 2.83 V rms.
Q. My amplifier does not have a subwoofer connection, which of your subwoofers can I use?
Answer: You'd need the 2070Si which has a high level input option, which means that the 2070Si subwoofer can be used with stereo systems that do not have a dedicated subwoofer output.
Q. What is the ideal crossover setting for my Q Acoustics subwoofer?
Answer: We would suggest that the crossover should be set to between 100-120Hz as a starting point, and then adjusted to your preference. Our advice would be to have it set so that with your eyes closed, you are unable to pinpoint the location of the ...
Q. Why have I lost sound from my tweeter/woofer on my bi-wireable speaker?
Answer: With all bi-wireable speakers, please be aware that if the cables are plugged into the lower/higher terminals with the bi-wire links in use, if the unused terminals are not fully tightened, and are loose by even a small amount, the ...
Q. How do I select the perfect Hi-Fi speakers?
Answer: Please take a look at our blog on this topic, which we hope will be useful for you: https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/blog/2017/09/11/select-perfect-hifi-speakers/
Q. How do I choose and build the “Ultimate Home Cinema”?
Answer: Please take a look at our blog on this topic, which we hope will be useful for you: https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/blog/2017/06/05/choose-build-ultimate-home-cinema/
Q. Can I connect a passive speaker straight into my TV?
Answer: Please be aware that in order to connect passive speakers to a TV, they will need some form of amplifier, in this case a receiver of some type. You can get either a two channel stereo receiver or if you want multiple pairs of loudspeakers ...
Q. The centre of my low frequency driver (cone) has been pushed in, is this a problem?
Answer: On the low and mid frequency drivers, the centre portion is purely a dust cap and should not affect the sonic performance of the loudspeaker. Should you wish to replace the driver at your cost you'll need to advise us of where you are based ...
Q. My tweeter cone has been pushed in, how can I reverse this?
Answer: There are a few things which you can try in this instance. Firstly, try taking a hairdryer to the dome. With the temperature set to a high setting, aiming directly at the dome, try to heat the dome as the air behind the dome will expand and ...
Q. What does the Phase Invert switch on my subwoofer do?
Answer: Use of the "Phase Invert" switch is to help with integrating the sub with the rest of the speakers using polarity, and the best setting depends on the placement of the other speakers relative to the subwoofer and room acoustics. Our ...
Q. How can I find out about new product announcements?
Answer: Unfortunately we are unable to share our future product plans, but if you follow us on social media, you’ll be among the first to hear of any new product announcements.
Q. How do I register my product?
Answer: The link to register the products is below: https://www.qacoustics.co.uk/register Please be aware that we don’t send out a confirmation e-mail on the basis that it’s yet another e-mail.
Q. Why don’t you publish a telephone number?
Answer: We are a multi-brand business, and when people call in without any foresight of what they are going to ask about, it’s often difficult to connect them to an appropriate person there and then. Also, many responses can be greatly assisted by ...
Q. How do I combine a subwoofer with a stereo amplifier?
Answer: The problem you can have combining an active subwoofer with a stereo amplifier is that the amplifier may not have either a dedicated subwoofer output or pre-amplifier outputs to which you can connect to in order to get a signal (which varies ...
Q. How do I clean a vinyl wrapped loudspeaker?
Answer: The material these loudspeakers are covered with is vinyl (over MDF) and takes the form of a wood like finish. Do not use Pledge or other waxes to polish these loudspeakers. The best method for cleaning the loudspeaker cabinet is a slightly ...
Q. Which cables should I use with my Q Acoustics loudspeakers?
Answer: QED is our sister company and we always recommend it as many of the products have been developed together with Q Acoustics. In order of priority, we would always recommend using the best single wire speaker connection you can afford. We ...
Q. Can I use different models for my home cinema surround loudspeakers?
Answer: In a home cinema system, the bottom octave of the surround loudspeakers is not used as these frequencies are directed to the subwoofer so, although in an ideal world all 5 or 7 loudspeakers should identical or very similar, there is a bit of ...
Q. Which floorstanding loudspeakers would match my bookshelf loudspeakers?
Answer: All of the Q Acoustics loudspeakers within each series have the same sound characteristic. For example; the 3010, 3020 bookshelf and 3050 floorstanding loudspeakers have the same tonal balance, but the power handling and bass extension ...
Q. What is the correct height for a loudspeaker?
Answer: Ideally, the small high frequency (tweeter) driver should be at approximately at your ear height, when you are in your usual listening position.
Q. Are the smaller Q Acoustics loudspeakers as good as large ones?
Yes. All the Q Acousticsloudspeakers within each series have the same sound characteristic. For example; the 3010, 3020 bookshelf and 3050 tower loudspeakers have the same tonal balance, but the power handling and bass extension increases as you go ...
Q. How do I maximize my bass performance of my loudspeaker?
Answer: Placing the rear of the loudspeaker closer to a wall will exaggerate the bass response.
Q. Why are there two sets of terminals (binding posts) on my loudspeakers?
When there are two pairs of terThis allows you to bi-wire or bi-amplify your loudspeakers if you wish. Take a look at our blog to help you explore the benefits of bi-wiring: ...
Q. What is Bi-Wiring?
In effect, bi-wiring electrically moves your loudspeaker's crossover from the back of your loudspeaker to the back of your amplifier. This can make a small improvement to sound quality, and a good way of connecting a bi-wire cable to the amplifier ...
Q. What is Bi-Amping?
Bi-Amping means you have an individual dedicated power amplifier for each tweeter and bass unit in your loudspeakers. This can deliver a substantial improvement in sound quality.
Q. Which receiver or amplifier works best with Q Acoustics loudspeakers?
Q Acoustics loudspeakers will produce great sound when matched with any good quality amplifier or receiver. There are a great number of very good amplifiers available today and we cannot be familiar with them all. Some of the brands we respect and ...
Q. How can I tell if the amplifier or receiver is clipping?
Answer: If the music sounds distorted, this often indicates that the amplifier is clipping. If this is the case, please immediately reduce the volume. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the loudspeaker's drive units.
Q. Which centre loudspeaker matches with my 5.1 set up?
Answer: All the loudspeakers within each Q Acoustics Series have the same sound characteristic. For example, the 3090C centre perfectly matches the 3010, 3020 and 3050 models. They are also the same width as most amplifiers or receivers so can fit ...
Q. Will the loudspeakers I use for my new home theatre system sound good when listening to music?
Answer: Most definitely, yes! All Q Acoustics loudspeakers are simply designed to be great loudspeakers, which means that they produce outstanding results for both music and home theatre.
Q. Where do I place the surround loudspeakers in my room for the best performance?
Answer: We have written a blog here, which hopefully gives you all the information you would need based on your room layout as to where is best to position your loudspeakers!
Q. Can I use a different loudspeaker range for my surround loudspeakers?
Answer: Yes of course, but there will be a very slight difference in the sound characteristic, but as they are all voiced by the same engineers the differences are not drastic.
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