FOR Exceptional refinement, insight and dynamics; build
AGAINST Absolutely nothing at this price
The Q Acoustics brand has enjoyed an astonishing success in recent times. The company started in 2006 and right from the off has produced sensibly priced, class-leading speakers. The 3020, an Award winner at £190, is arguably its most talented budget standmounter yet.
Many of the lessons learned in the design of the premium-priced Concept products have been applied here. This is particularly evident in the cabinet. While the price has taken the sandwich construction used in the Concepts off the menu, Q Acoustics has still produced an impressively well-engineered box. While neither the Dalis nor Missions are particularly lacking, we think the Qs are the best-built product here.
The 3020’s cabinet is made mainly of 15mm MDF panels, but with a double layer 30mm top plate and similarly layered 24mm front baffle. This structure is then braced in specific places to control resonances and help with stiffness. All this work pays off in an enclosure that feels immensely solid.
Inventive design
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