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A bargain can't be beat at quality/price

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023

If you have the space there isn't any $400 bookshelf that is beating this.
1. Build
Feel sturdy and well built. They looks good and merge well with the livingroom furniture really good. Good cabe binding post, can be bi-amped and nice magnetic grills
2. Sound
They are a well balance lots of detail but fun at the same time. It has a layback presentation it doesn't put the music at your face and I like that because the speaker disappear in to the music. The bass is good at times a bit out of control but I remedied by moving the speaker away from the wall. Also my amp is only 25wpc but really efficient speakers it get pretty loud and fill a big room with distortion free music.
The mids are realy good and neutral. It doesn't favor female or male voices in particular they both sounds equally good.
The hights are pretty good. The tweeter is probably where you can se some trickle down from top Q accoustics models. Plenty of details, realistic without being fatiguing.
The Box. The cabinet is good and here is where floor stand are just better than bookshelf speakers. I listen to Jazz and latin music and there are lots of sounds that are reproduced by the accoustics of the cabinet you won't listen to that with a $1200 bookshelf speakers, this speaker is $400. Soundstage and imaging is really good. Great instrument separation and depending on the electronics you get that 3d and wide Soundstage.
3. Pairing
Here is where this speakers can be great or just ok. They are pretty neutral if you use bad electronics that's what you are going to get: bad sound. With decent electronics you can't go wrong with this speakers at this price. Nothing out there can beat this at $400. If you are in the market for a pair of speakers and have A $500 budget get this before they run out.

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Steve Taylor

One Thousand Off Discontinued Speaker

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023

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1. Make sure you order two. Many speakers such as this one are sold as each, not as a pair.

2. In my extended weeks long research of the 3050i (updated version) I found the very minor differences not to warrant the price difference. This 3050 will be gone soon so hurry and pick up a pair before it's too late. The grey was the only version left when I ordered mine. Looks fine but it wouldn't have been my first choice.

3. Speaker is 7.9 wide, 12 deep and 40 high. Not a very big speaker which is perfect for my room. Comes with carpet spikes and rubber covers for them if you have wood floors. The bottom brace helps to keep it stable.

4. The dual 6.5 woofers (actual size is less then 6 which is normal) along with the rear port (comes with ports plugs if needed) puts out nice bass for those that listen to adult music. If you're into rap and hip hop with bloated bass you will probably want a subwoofer. The tweeter blends well the the woofers, giving smooth highs and rich mids. BTW, I do not use these for cinema so I can't comment on that.

5. The stereo imaging is nice and wide, filling the room with music. The detail is really good but not so ridiculous that it makes older recordings sound bad. I have a simple S.M.S.L. 300A Class D amp and it matches very well. The sound is not fatiguing like some of the more V shaped speakers out there. My main house speakers have been the Klipsch RB-5 which are quite incredible but V-shaped and more fatiguing after long listening sessions.

6. I'm very pleased with the Q Acoustics 3050. So much so I may save up for one of their higher end speakers once the economy improves.

Update: I ended up adding two OSD 8" subwoofers to the system. I'm not a basshead, just needed more bass then the 3050 could give me. They are $200 each and very much worth it. The richness of the system is now complete.

Highly recommended.

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L. Worthington

Clear, deep and powerful...just what I was looking for.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2017

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Just got these speakers today and am already enjoying immensely. Very wide and deep soundstage and good coverage from bass to treble. These are a definite step up from the Magnepan MMG's and two or three steps up from the ELAC B6's that I've recently had in my system. They have nice synergy with the Rogue Sphinx integrated amp in my two channel system. For two channel music, I don't think a subwoofer is required...maybe for movies if that's your reason for purchasing. I like the looks, too.

Edit (July 17): Got about 80 hours on the 3050's and all is even better. Sound stage is wide and deep for my music taste (jazz, classical and light rock). Also, I decided to give bi-wiring a try since these speakers are set up for that. I've always been sort of skeptical about bi-wiring, but since I had extra wire on hand I had nothing to lose. Nothing fancy, just two sets of Blue Jeans 14 ga. to each speaker. In my setup, made everything clearer and more well-defined. My setup is two channel only, so cannot comment on any benefits for home theater usage. For the money, you would be hard-pressed to find better performance than these speakers.

Edit (December 27). Just had my six-month anniversary with the 3050's and they sound better than ever in my two-channel setup. I estimate that they have about 500 hours or so on them and the sound has really settled in at a consistent level. Bass is extended and tight; highs are crisp and clear with no trace of hardness; mids are just right - well balanced and taut. I know there are better speakers out there, but you'd be challenged to find one at this price/value level.

Edit (March 8, 2018). Better than ever...I've forgotten about them, which is a good thing. They just play music in two channel without drawing attention to themselves, which is the ultimate goal of every audio component I would think. Best bang-for-the-buck speakers I have ever owned.

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Jerome

Great speakers

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021

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I bought these to use primarily for listening to old-school media, vinyl, cd et al. I also purchased them to replace vintage speakers (‘74 Advent Model 1’s) which take up space. I wanted the quickness of modern speakers as well. I power them with a Yamaha AS501. They have a very detailed and precise sound, however bass response is a little less than I would’ve anticipated. It gets a little better at higher volume, but that’s to be expected. I’m not dissatisfied at all. The build quality is super! I think the addition of an appropriate subwoofer, perhaps a Deftech super cube, will round out the sound, but again, one of my goals was free up some floor space. To be certain, there are cheaper speakers out there, I wouldn’t buy them. These speakers really deliver the highs, mids and low-mids. On certain recordings, you won’t notice anything missing. Leo Kottke’s live Crow River Waltz Medley comes across like I’m sitting in the audience, but acoustic guitars sit in that mid frequency range. I have no interest in 5.1 and I was hoping for a great 2-channel experience, so I don’t know how they perform as a home theatre component. If you’re thinking about these as a 2-channel setup, think 2.1.

Having had these for well I’ve a year, I’d like to say that breaking them in is essential. They sound better after they have opened up, particularly in regards to bass response.

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Daniel S

Q has got my business

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023

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Quick review for those thinking about it. These are the real deal. Speakers arrived in perfect condition and they sound great. Big thanks to Amazon, World Wide Stereo, and the very convincing WhatHiFi article.

Initial impressions: These are livelier, more detailed, and better balanced than my old speakers. Speaker design has come a long way. These are going to do me. I'm driving them with the Denon PMA-600NE bi-wired using Monoprice open banana plugs. (You can also purchase bi-wire speaker cables.) My first move was to the Elac Debut B6.2 which was an ear-opener. And then I thought to try floorstanders at this bargain price. The 3050 is even better but of course, much larger.

Wrap-up: The 3050 sounds lively and musical without being bright or harsh. Their spaciousness is hard to find in a smaller speaker. Although I don't have a grip on the overall market, significant improvements from here probably cost much more. (The Concept 50 costs seven times the price.) For hifi on a budget, the 3050 is a great choice.

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TE5LA

Simply Amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023

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At the price I got these for ($169 each) and the original retail (about $600 each), these are outstanding speakers. I recently moved into a very small house and did not have the room for my classic Dahlquist DQ-10 loudspeakers (31" wide), so I had to get a more narrow speaker. I am not disappointed in these Q Acoustics at all. After connecting first without my subwoofer, I was tempted to not use it because the bass from these 6-1/2" drivers is surprising. The imaging of the speakers, a feature I had become familiar with in the Dahlquist, is quite good. When watching movies, I am often startled by sounds I think are coming from outdoors because they are so far outside the actual speaker.

I am pairing these with a Pioneer Elite SC-07 receiver, which is 140 watts RMS per channel and quite easily does more than this. The extra power just adds to the dynamics capable of by these speakers because they don't need an amplifier of near this power as they are very efficient. You could get by easily with a good 50-watts per speaker.

This also means I will be selling my Adcom GFA-555 II main power amp because I certainly don't need that much power now (the DQ-10's did). Get these speakers while you can if you are on the fence.

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shelton daniel

Disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023

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I’m a fan of Q Acoustics, but the 3050’s are disappointing. I get that these are on the low end of their lineup, and for $400 a pair, maybe I’m too budget oriented. I’m not able to articulate the technical limitations, but I have the 3030i’s, and they’re outstanding for the price. They’re more fun, if that makes any sense. As I chase the best sound for the least amount of money, these are a miss for me.

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Tyler Blue

They are Like Members of the Family

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017

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This was a very significant purchase for us as we have been without speakers for several years. I was looking for something within this price point and it was kind of a dream come true to find these. It felt like a bit of a gamble going with a new company with very little recognition in the U.S. I felt very confident after reading several reviews in British audio magazines and websites. There was one where the critic said, "they have a way of making friends with your ears." I couldn't agree more.
First I need to say that initially I received a defective speaker which I had to return. The two main cones didn't work; just the tweeter. It was disappointing but Q Acoustics sent me a new one immediately. It's been smooth sailing since then. We have enjoyed a wide array of music and they constantly make us smile with their precision, refinement, warmth and range. The sound is very sophisticated and not ever gaudy. We listen to a lot of Pandora but of course they really shine with CDs and especially vinyl. They eat up jazz in glorious fashion. Gabor Szabo has been a highlight thus far. Orchestra Baobab is dazzling. The bass doesn't always pop until you play certain things. A recent spin of Wyclef Jean's "Carnival" made it clear that the Qs are not lacking. Serious bassheads will probably want to add a sub.
We haven't fully tested them with cinema. We've been pleased with TV thus far. We have a Yamaha receiver which does the job but I'm sure they would be that much better with something more high end.
Last but not least, these are the sexiest speakers I've ever seen. I can't help but admire them every day. They add such a spectacular aesthetic to our living room. For the price, there really is no question that these are the creme de la creme.

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Phyllis Jones

Sounds the Same as 3050i

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023

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You might be apprehensive about buying a discontinued speaker model but if you are a certain type of listener you will not be disappointed. These speakers are NOT for people looking for an "exciting" sound with a boosted treble and bass such as the Wharfedale Evos. And these speakers are NOT for people who want "forward sounding" speakers like the Focal Chorus 816, that is always in your face with lots of presence.

These speakers reproduce sound that matches what the artist intended, genuine to what was recorded, and you might find that to be boring. If you are used to bright and forward speakers best to move along, you won't like these, even for $400 a pair.

Music sounds GREAT and natural through these speakers when listening to audiophile vinyl. These speakers are fab for those who want to bask in natural, organic, tubey, analogue vibe.

Update After 3 Weeks: The sound quality drops quite a bit below 80 db as do all speakers but more so with these. Therefore, best not to use them as near-field monitors. You want to sit far enough away to get the volume to 80 db confortably so these aren't the best choice for small rooms. Best for medium size rooms with proper damping. In other words, these speakers become awesome at higher volumes - they really open up. The volume you can get out of these with a 60-watt vintage amp is incredible and they just get better sounding.

Also, these need a long break-in period. They still, after three weeks, just keep getting better. Out of the box they sounded dead. I was very disappointed and considered them a downgrade from my Elac Debut Reference speakers, but that all changed pretty quickly - after about two hours of burn-in.

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JH

Great Buy

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024

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There's not much I can say about these since they're discontinued. Seeing them here for $199 per speaker, I had to buy a pair. There were 13 left on Jan 31 and today, Feb 2, only a single speaker is left and there probably won't be more unless there is a secret stash of them somewhere. I haven't even opened the boxes, but if more do become available at this price and anyone reads this review. you should grab them. The 3050i that is the updated version will cost you about $1000, but they're also very highly rated.

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