Q Acoustics 7000LRi is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by Q Acoustics. It was released in 2014. It features a 1" Ring Radiator Tweeter and 2 x 3" Paper composite Woofer.
A sealed aluminium satellite: two 75 mm long-throw neodymium drivers around a 25 mm ring radiator, meant to be partnered with a subwoofer.
The speaker has a frequency range of 95-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Q Acoustics 7000LRi has an MSRP of 269$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics 7000LRi 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 7000 Series of Loudspeakers
7000LRi is a member of Q Acoustics's 7000 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics 7000LRi Speaker
Q Acoustics 7000LRi has a Frequency response range of 95-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 95 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from 7000LRi so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Q Acoustics 7000LRi, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $300. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how 7000LRi's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Q Acoustics 7000LRi's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics 7000LRi 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 7000LRi 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.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Q Acoustics 7000LRi:
Input Type
7000LRi features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Q Acoustics 7000LRi External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics 7000LRi has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9-7/16 x 3-15/16 x 6-5/16inch (240.0 x 100.0 x 160.0mm ).
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 7000LRi is approximately 160.0cm2 / 24.8inch2.
WeightThe Q Acoustics 7000LRi weighs 1.60kg / 3.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 7000LRi's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Q Acoustics 7000LRi has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a Aluminium finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Wall Mounting
7000LRi doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Q Acoustics 7000LRi come with a Grille?
7000LRi 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 7000LRi.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find 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 7000LRi speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics 7000LRi
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.