Q Acoustics 3020c

The 3020c herald a new age for the established 3000 series

£399 As one of Q Acoustics’ most affordable entry-level options, the 3020c face strong rivals at this price, such as Triangle’s Borea BR03, Dali Oberon 1 and (cheaper at £249) 2024 Award-winning Wharfedale Diamond 12.1. The British brand has always gone for a minimalist aesthetic, and here that signature snowman-like driver array is complemented by rounded cabinet edges and a modest, unobtrusive look. Their sensitivity of 87dB/W/m and 6-ohm nominal impedance is fairly typical for speakers at this size and price. Q Acoustics’ Continuous Curved Cone is deployed here for the 12cm impregnated paper mid/bass driver, and aims to offer an “articulate and fast midrange, controlled bass dynamics and detailed high frequencies.” Essentially, it seeks to combine the advantages of a flared cone and a straight-edge arrangement without incurring their…

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