Q Acoustics 3030i Review - New Kings Under $500!

Q2 June 26-30, 2020

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[BrandonLeeActual]

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[OOnti-dzjd]

Just got the3030i. Instead of the 3020i. I think the extra $100 is worth it. It’s going to be 4 inches from the wall from my entertainment center. I don’t have receiver yet . I’m planing to get a pioneer 145 watt Atmos receiver . What do you think ?

[andreassouth]

Excellent review.I'm not into forward (in your face)sounding speakers. So i bought a year ago Q 3030i with Yamaha a-s 501.I was very worry maybe the sound turn out to be too bright for me.Ηappily the sound is laid back.The highs are crystal but not offencive, the mids are warm and revealingly and the bass deep and strong (in my room).In some movies bass gets very low frequencies like a subwoofer!The whole room is shaking!!So i don't have to spend more money for a subwoofer. Like i said i was worry about the synergy between them but Yamaha A-S 501 proved to be a true gem.Far better speakers than wrfs 12.2.

[rensejacob]

Great review Joe. I see you reviewed the Triangle Borea BR03. How do these compare?

[yurgentartour]

Thanks for the great review ! Quick question: do you have any recommendation for a good budget amp for them ?

[kidrockmtb]

Nice review.... im planning to buy this brand. Pls advise, should i take the 3030i or 3020i? I have a subwoofer to pair.

[bickert]

I agree, these speakers with the matching stands look fantastic! Dare I say one would be better served springing for the 3050i for $230 more? Money goes to extra driver and cabinet, not stands.

[TheFutureview]

Just say it Joe, the Q Acoustics put out some ball blasting bass!

[arnelllano]

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[kameracamera]

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[edisontotan]

Hi Joe, I was planning to buy an Elac Unifi for my front and center because of your reviews and this came up. I am now torn between the two. Comparing with the materials used like the paper cone of Q acoustics 3030i and the aluminum cone of UB51, will there be a difference on who will be more durable in the long run?

[vmstranger]

I'm so close to pulling the trigger on either these or the slightly smaller 3020i's. I'm building little cardboard mockups tonight to actually look at them in my space because it is such a difficult task to visualize the size/depth across all the youtube vids.
That said, I have one dilemma that I am struggling to suss out. Due to some hifi failure/replacement timing problems, I am going to have to underpower these for a few months while my Amp replacement shoebox gets replenished.
So, if I am stuck with just a 20Wpc driving these (or the 3020i's) for the next couple months, what is the real outcome of that? Am i just going to be cranking the little thing in order to get a normal listening level with maybe a little thinner presence, or am I going to be met with little if any sound reproduction?

[gamingvibesktechvibes]

I returned these for the Polk Signature S20E’s. You should try these aswell. Also for the price and wide bass it outputs. Amazing

[garymoore]

Hi Joe. Looking to get my first system setup. Been watching loads of videos. My room isnt great in terms of speaker placement. It's fairly small and speakers would have to be against the wall. With this is mind, do you think I would be better going for the kanto yu6 with a sub and setting up a 2.1 powered speaker system (better than a soundbar as you've said). My other option I was considering is the q acoustics 3010i 5.1 system with a Denon receiver.
I'm just not sure if I will be able to get the most out of the 5.1 system, so would I be better off saving money as the Kanto 2.1 would be half the price in the UK? Any advice would be appreciated. 👍👍

[bboydevilparis]

I have the Marantz PM 6006 in my room rating at 2x45w per channel in 8ohm. Do you think this amp can drive decently the floorstanding version 3050i decently ? Or should i get buy the 3030i ? Wtih the sale the price is very close between these 2 but im hesitate with my power rating... Thanks a lot for your advice and thanks for your many reviews !

[OOnti-dzjd]

Great vid. Are those 3020i a dark or light grey? All the black ones are sold out .

[harrisonjr]

Looking for a sub-$500 upgrade from my Pioneer Andrew Jones in my home theater. Would speakers like these be underserved by a traditional A/V receiver like a Yamaha RX-V385 powering them? Also would love to see a comparison to SVS Ultra Bookshelf! EDIT: Primes actually, not Ultra. Got their price points mixed up.

[Jonathan]

Great review Joe! How would you say these compare to something like a Jamo S803?

[Labeilibfoflne]

Hello,

Thanks for the test ! Do you think that to put the 3030i on the Norstone Stylum 2 can be Ok ?

[aravindmj]

Please review the Q3050i tower speakers too with their smaller siblings 3020i and 3010i. A quick run-up in a single video will do. Would love to hear your take on those especially for someone considering them for a home theatre.