Q Acoustics 3010c is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Q Acoustics. It features a 0.9" decoupled Tweeter and 1 x 4" Coated paper Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Q Acoustics 3010c has an MSRP of 399$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics 3010c is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Q Acoustics's 3000c Series of Loudspeakers
3010c is a member of Q Acoustics's 3000c series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Q Acoustics 3000c Series Speakers
Q Acoustics 3000c Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics 3010c Speaker
Q Acoustics 3010c has a Frequency response range of 60-30k Hz at ±-6.0dB and Power Range of 15-80 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, 3010c delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Q Acoustics 3010c, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how 3010c's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics 3010c?
The Crossover frequency of the 3010c is set to 3100Hz . This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Q Acoustics 3010c's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.7 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics 3010c a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Q Acoustics 3010c is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Minimum Impedance of the Q Acoustics 3010c
Even though the nominal impedance of the 3010c is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Q Acoustics is 3.7 ohms Q Acoustics 3010c so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Q Acoustics 3010c:
Input Type
3010c features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Q Acoustics 3010c External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics 3010c has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.0 x 6.1 x 9.9 in (254 x 155 x 251 mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Q Acoustics 3010c is approximately 389.1cm2 / 60.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Q Acoustics 3010c, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Q Acoustics 3010c Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Q Acoustics 3010c virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Q Acoustics 3010c Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe Q Acoustics 3010c weighs 4.40kg / 9.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 3010c's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $500
How does the Q Acoustics 3010c compare to the Q-Acoustics-3020c?
One of the natural alternative to the Q Acoustics 3010c is the 3020c which is located one step higher in Q Acoustics's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Q Acoustics 3010c and Q Acoustics 3020c Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Q Acoustics 3010c vs 3020c for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Q Acoustics 3010c has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Q Acoustics 3010c is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe. 3010c comes with
2 x Foam Bungs so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.
Available colors
Q Acoustics 3010c is available in Walnut, Black, White and Oak.
Wall Mounting
3010c doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Q Acoustics 3010c come with a Grille?
3010c comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the 3010c is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
What's in the Box of Q Acoustics 3010c?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 3010c:
2 x 3010c bookshelf speakers 2 x Foam Bungs 2 x Speaker Grilles 1 x User Manual 1 x Handling Gloves 8 x Rubber Speaker Grips
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Q Acoustics 3010c.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Q Acoustics 3010c speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics 3010c
Warranty
4 Years of parts warranty and 4 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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