Q Acoustics 3050 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Q Acoustics. It was released in 2014. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Paper composite Woofer.
The original 3050 floorstander: two 165 mm bass drivers and a 92 dB sensitivity that made it easy to drive from a cheap amplifier.
The speaker has a frequency range of 44-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Q Acoustics 3050 has an MSRP of 549$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics 3050 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 3000 Series of Loudspeakers
3050 is a member of Q Acoustics's 3000 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Q Acoustics 3000 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics 3050 Speaker
Q Acoustics 3050 has a Frequency response range of 44-22k Hz and Power Range of 25-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, 3050 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 3050'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 3050?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Q Acoustics 3050's 44Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics 3050?
The crossover frequency of the 3050 is set to 2600Hz. 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 3050's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics 3050 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Q Acoustics 3050 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes 3050 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Q Acoustics 3050 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Q Acoustics 3050 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Q Acoustics 3050 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.3–100 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
3050 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Q Acoustics 3050 External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics 3050 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 40-3/16 x 12-3/16 x 12-1/2inch (1020.0 x 310.0 x 317.0mm ).
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 3050 is approximately 982.7cm2 / 152.3inch2.
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WeightThe Q Acoustics 3050 weighs 17.80kg / 39.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 3050'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 3050 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 3050 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 3050 come with a Grille?
3050 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 3050.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Q Acoustics 3050 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics 3050
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.