Q Acoustics 3040c is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Q Acoustics. It was released in August 2024. It features a 0.9" Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4.75" Paper composite Woofer.
The compact floorstander of the 3000c range: two 120 mm bass drivers and a 22 mm dome. Width is across the stabilisers; the cabinet is 170 mm.
The speaker has a frequency range of 43-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Q Acoustics 3040c has an MSRP of 599$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics 3040c 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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
3040c is a member of Q Acoustics's 3000c series of Passive speakers. The 3000c range is Q Acoustics' latest affordable line, updating the popular 3000 series with new drivers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics 3040c Speaker
Q Acoustics 3040c has a Frequency response range of 43-30k Hz and Power Range of 25-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 43 Hz, 3040c delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how 3040c's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Q Acoustics 3040c?
Among the speakers in our database priced under $750 a pair, these are the 3 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have deeper bass than the Q Acoustics 3040c's 43Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics 3040c?
The crossover frequency of the 3040c is set to 2400Hz. 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 3040c's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics 3040c a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Q Acoustics 3040c is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Q Acoustics 3040c plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Q Acoustics 3040c
Even though the nominal impedance of the 3040c is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Q Acoustics is 4 ohms Q Acoustics 3040c so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Q Acoustics 3040c need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–120 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
3040c features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Q Acoustics 3040c External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics 3040c has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 37-1/16 x 11-1/4 x 11-1/16inch (942.0 x 285.0 x 281.0mm ).
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 3040c is approximately 800.9cm2 / 124.1inch2.
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WeightThe Q Acoustics 3040c weighs 14.60kg / 32.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 3040c's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $750
Cabinet type and Materials
Q Acoustics 3040c 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 3040c 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.
Does the Q Acoustics 3040c come with a Grille?
3040c comes with 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Q Acoustics 3040c.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Q Acoustics 3040c speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics 3040c
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.