Really liking the all white setup.... simple and stunning ! Keep up the good work. I have been enjoying your channel as well as your Podcasts.

I have the 3020i speakers in walnut and , just like the 3030i they are a beautiful looking high quality speaker . Great deals out there now around 199euro for the 3020i . Exceptional speaker and very relaxing to listen over extended period . Very pleased with my purchase

Hi John! Another great video, thx.

These are some seriously impressive speakers. 4 colour ranges, great modern curves, simple design approach - I can see alot of people picking up these on the looks alone.

John your setup is very nice ,keep up the good work.

I was already missing the coffee scenes, but you never fail me John!

Great honest review. Looking forward to hear more from you on speakers under 1000 bucks

No fat, straight to the meat! Love a good speaker review that gets straight to the sound and the real world living experience

Watched and enjoyed the video, read the comments, exited, went back to press "like" botton....another great video John...

Hi John, I just bought my Q 3030i, and I agree with your opinion. They have good sound and they look nice! Great review.

@ArtVandelayOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hi there, did you notice a break in period? I've been reading they open up after around 100 hours with stronger bass

I love these videos!

I finally settled on a pair of Jamo S803s ( ONKYO TX-NR535 ) and like you, because I like the way they looked. Plus front firing base and Reviews. At another location I have B&W and KEF also on my computer I have vintage B&W Solid (still going strong) Love the new tech which allows me to use the Nobsound Mini Bluetooth + AUX+USB Power Amplifier on my PC desk to power the Solids. I enjoy all your reviews /subscribed long ago.

Only person on KZread I feel compelled to watch right to the very end. It’s a Mug’s game. “Mr Darko, I want to know if those speakers sound more musical after 3 cups of that coffee?”

@darreng279

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

Great video! Would be interesting to hear your opinion of the 3050i floorstanding

I started my hifi journey few years ago with 3020 model and really liked them. They served well connected to Denon CEOL listening CDs and Spotify. I even had my TV connected via optical.

Love my 3030i’s. Easy to drive, smooth sound throughout the frequency range, and sound great at low level listening. Surprisingly, physically large speakers though, so they take up a good amount of floor space.

@andreassouth1523

2 жыл бұрын

What about treble or upper midrange.Some say they are tilted up a little bit.I like smooth sounding speakers for long listening sessions and i can not tolerate bright sounding speakers more than 10 min. At what distance from the back wall do they play?Would you consider them warm sounding speakers?Which amp they are playing with?

@JP1050x

Жыл бұрын

@@andreassouth1523 The 3030i’s character seems to change a bit, depending on your amp. With my low powered class D amp, they are smooth and rolled off at the top. But, I recently bought a Rega Brio, which really woke up the speakers driving a bit more power. With the Brio, the speakers sound a little more forward sounding in the top end, giving the speaker a bit more presence. The 3030i’s seem to have a lot of synergy with Rega amps, because it sounds really good. The speakers don’t sound tilted up or shrill at all to me. They still have a smooth tone with the Brio, but there is a lot more detail & dynamics coming through. The speakers are slightly on the warmer side of neutral, and they change a bit depending on what you’re using to drive them. I give them around 3ft of space behind them from the wall. And I listen between 5-8ft away at lower listening levels.

@andreassouth1523

Жыл бұрын

@@JP1050x Thanks!! I will pair them with yamaha a-s501.Also have a-s701 with other speakers.

@michaelwatkins5500

Жыл бұрын

How far is too far apart to space these speakers? My room is giving me either 4ft apart (too close) or 10 ft.

It's a daunting task, but today someone looking for a good beginner audio system has a great selection of good performing gear from $700 - $1500 system price. Certainly wasn't that way when I got started in audio 40 years ago. Good informative video as usual. Ps those Q acoustics have the wife factor covered

I have the 3020i speakers a pioneer amp, Rega P1 turntable and Maranz cd player and it sounds great to me. Great video John

Great Video, John. I love your content. I often think that looks are over neglected in hi fi audio systems. I suggest to try the Jamo Speakers, since they are lovely too. It is a shame that they aren't as inexpensive in Europe as they are in US. But I believe they are a great starting point also.

Great review. I bought original the 3020s to replace my 20 year old Polk floorstanders a year or so ago for less than $600 AUD including stands. I don't have a lot of experience listening to different speakers or systems. However the first thing that stood out to me was how good they are with vocals, especially female vocals, and the mid range in general. Imaging also stood out, more so with my new Yamaha 2 channel amp. I also find the other sweet spot is what I can only describe as dollop like sounds. Think xylophones, keyboards or dripping water in cave or the TV series Westworld which has lots of these sounds. This, the strong vocals and imaging make them great for TV and movies. For the same reason they are great with 80s pop. Their only weakness is grunge and heavy rock most likely due to the lazy (mid) bass you mention but I tend save that for the car. Bass and sound stage is easily deepened and broadened respectively with a decent sub (with the luxury of being able to tune to your needs and mood).

My system comprises of the Q acoustic 3020i, powernode 2i and the project essential 3 Bluetooth turntable🤣🤣👍👍 Excellent review of the 3030i keep up the excellent reviews 👏👏👏👏👏

@guillaumecambe5873

3 жыл бұрын

Nice combo I guess. How does it work when you want to spin a vinyl? Do you have to use the bluos app to change the input or it does switch automatically to the vinyl input?

I've been rocking the 2050i as my main floorstanders for 7 years now. They are pretty insane for the price :) The sound signature is almost exactly how you explain. Very mild, pleasant and well tempered. Very British! Bass extension aside, they actually sound kind of like my Empyreans!

I like all your videos ! Not only these one

Love my 3030is. First pair of speakers I've bought and I really don't think I could be happier for that money.

They always looked awesome to me even better than the kefs ls50 w that I previously liked. The set up that you made has taken it to a all new level of aesthetic s . And the praise coming from you is like the icing on the cake . Thanks John.

@Sampardhanani

3 жыл бұрын

And a loud shout to Olaf . 🤗

I bought a pair of ex demo Q Acoustic 3050I speakers for a stupidly low pric e. I drove them with a Rega amp. They were an excellent match. I thought the 3050I speakers were good fullstop. Factor in their price and you can’t go wrong. They look aesthetically pleasing and are an all round performer with their audio performance. What stood out for me were the full bodied mid range. Femap vocals came across beautifully as did guitars, violins Etc. The bass didn’t dig particularly low, but they did have some serious mid bass slam. If, like me, you listen to a lot of female vocal trance, you’ll find these particularly well suited to that genre. When I decided to upgrade, one of the first speakers I auditioned was the Concept 500, it seemed the natural progression. I was so disappointed!

Hi John. I really like your videos since I've been watching them now for about three years. You are a very good communicator when it comes to explaining sounds and music and how it interacts with the gear that you test/use. I also am getting into some of the music that you like and was wondering if you have a list somewhere (I checked your KZread channel and couldn't find one) about some of the bands and artists you really like. You turned me and my wife onto Calibre with the album Planet Hearth. and Destroyer with Kaputt. But was hoping that you could relay that info or at least a brief list to your audience so that we can actively get and support these artists and enlightening us to new music that we may have never heard before. Thanks for your consideration. Keep up the great work! :)

Love stuff like this ... real and attainable to most. When discussing prices/costs I think it important to consider 'peripherals' too - speaker stands, cables etc when factoring in final costs. I reckon the KallaxFI thing has got legs y'know!

I have the old Q2020i with the q acoustic stands ( Not my main system.) Q Acoustics produce pretty good speakers and are quite sharp when it comes to stereo imaging especially the tweeter.

These videos are just gorgeous

I’ve got some 3050’s but I would really love some of their new top end speakers, they look amazing. I’ve been buying speakers from Q Acoustics since their early days. They’ve never made a ‘bad’ speaker (maybe some slightly dodgy subs), but their speakers have always been incredible for the money.

@howardskeivys4184

3 жыл бұрын

I used to own a pair of 3050I speakers. When I recently looked to upgrade, I naturally auditioned the Concept 500. The 3050 were very impressive. I found them, disappointing, even though the reviews were all positive!

Good video John. I've copied over to my young neighbour who's wanting to buy his first hi-fi kit.

Have bought them some time ago. And I'm pretty happy with them. My wife definitely is :)

John, just curious, is there one track you ( almost ) always listen to when listening to new speakers? Before knowing its character you have to choose. BTW love your playlists, they've drawn me into electronics after 50 years of acoustic music.

Very nice real world review! ;)

Nice review. I love the looks of these speakers too. I also have the Atacama Nexus stands but in black which I could paint white to match these. I wonder if they would be a good match to the brilliant Audiolab 6000a!

I used to own a pair of Q Acoustic 3050I speakers. A floor standing version of yours! Larger cabinet and an extra 6.5 inch mid-bass driver mounted the opposite of the tweeter Diablo style. I powered them with my Rega Elicit amp! I thought they were impressive for the price. Actually, they still would have been impressive at twice the price. I felt their stand out feature was mid range clarity. Mid-bass slam was excellent. Like your good self I felt they sounded better with the port bungs removed. They didn’t reach particularly low, but bass was sufficient to pressurise my 18 x 16 feet room! I would have preferred a slightly brighter top end, but for the price, you can’t really complain. As a bonus they look good too. In fact their looks defies their price as does their performance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these to cash-strapped audiophiles, because I think they would respond well to inexpensive electronics. I also think they would flourish and spring to life with better electronics.

Great review. love the setup in white. I'm new here and have just subscribed... I've just got the Marantz Melody X M-CR612 for a good price recently. Do those speakers come in black ? I've got the Zensor 1 on my separates system paired with the PM6006 and the Audio Technica LPT5, Marantz CD63 mkII, Tascam Md350, Technics RS-AZ7 but not sure about what to get for the Marantz Melody X .. would love to know your thoughts and suggestions.

Looks great!!! Now John, a white REL T5i or two would look and improve your experience tremendously. Do you use subs?

Hey John, I know my comment is a year or so later but I would like to ask how did you connect these speakers to the Bluesound Node 2i? I have it and don't see enough connection ports at the back to connect speakers. Obviously I am missing something here.

Hi John, very nice video as always. My home office system consists of a Powernode 2i, Piega Classic 3.0 and an Elac 2030 Sub. I love it! The Q-Accustice 3020i were on the shortlist. Maybe the 3030i would have stood up to the much more expensive Piegas. But in the video you say the Powernode 2i costs "around 1100 ..." Your dealer ripped you off. It costs 899 € list and 865 € in online trading. My local dealer offers it to good customers for under 800 €.

I was looking at getting a set of the 3030i's for a new bedroom system, On looking I found a pair of brand new 3020i's in white for 200euros so I grabbed em while I could. I've got them paired with my Quad Vena II amp but so far I've only run them for an hour & only on bluetooth from my phone so I'll reserve judgement for a while. Thanks for the vid, interesting as always and good to see some more affordable gear.👍

@tastemaker_87

3 жыл бұрын

I have the original 3020's. I've found placement is crucial and was amazed by the difference simply by isolating the speakers, creating more space around them. I also have them toed in slightly. A little tweaking usually goes a long way. Suppose you could say the same for most speakers. I also have the foam bungs inserted. Most don't like them but I have the speakers paired with a BK sub so the bungs help reduce excessive bass. The QA's are head and shoulders above another brand I tried in the same price range. Excellent value for money.

@SuperKimjong

3 жыл бұрын

How do you like the Quad Vena? I'm looking at building a discreet setup in the living room and both the Q Acoustics 3020i and Quad Vena are on my shopping list!

Hi John, Just joined your channel. Would you advise this speakers for any kind of music? I own a pair of Q2020 which are very clear with organic / analogue but work badly for electronic music. Thanks

I agree with everything Darko said about the 3030i's but the soung at low listening volume. Paired with my Hegel H95 I have the perception of low details on the low frequencys at low volumes. Great speakers for the price and very nice.

I Always Like your Style of Presentation and the topics you are in ! Thank you for that ! And, as mostly Always, the music that's Played. Question: WHO is it in this Video ? I don't have a Spotify Account and i haven't found the Interpret in the comments, maybe i am blind....;-)

Good video.... as allways

Yes! Sound + design = Hi-Fi + pride = happy.

Looks really good,I have Denon pma600+ buesound node 2i + Q acoustic 3050i. I'm wondering what would be the next item of the 3 to upgrade?

Hi, thank you for the video... I was wondering if the short pieces of music that are played along your review of the 3030I were recorded from the 3030i, or is it just a general recording you play in other videos. Any insight welcome...

I have a pair of the older 3020’s for over 5 years and a pair of Bucharest S400s which I bought a couple of months ago. I do like the S400s more but I will say one thing about 3020s which is the same as what mentioned in the video. When it comes to the dialogue in films, they’re much more forward sounding the S400s. I find myself riding the volume dial throughout films. I was watching Fight Club the other night and forgot I had the volume up at the plane crash scene. It nearly ripped the house down!!! 😂 I can’t complain about the 3020s though. They’re awesome!!

@mikecees2230

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah those Budapest S400s are really something. Hungarians sure know how to make great speakers.

Beautiful review. Will it be a perfect match for the Audiolab 6000A? I own this Amp with me and looking for an allrounder budget speaker for it. I have these 3030i in my short list.... would like to know your opinion on this combination.

Hi John, Q-ACOUSTIC Concept 300 Vs. 3030i: you tried both, of course different performance class and different price level, the question is: which one is the best for you for what regard the price/performance ratio? Thanks.

Coffee, HiFi and the album “Kissing Street” was how I started my day today! Huh 🧐

The Concept 500's are on special here and i'm very tempted!

@rare6499

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously want some!

@John Darko would you pair them with NAD 3020V2 amp for a beginner system ?

I’m very interested in the Qacoustic line to be added to my inventory of speakers.

Very nice video, as always. Btw, what about the turntable plugged on the powernode 2i? For a vinyl lover, would you rather recommend a class AB amp instead of D class?

@jwynne

2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an answer on how the turntable is plugged in and what class of amp? Did you get the powernode?

Hey im planning to buy Q Acoustic 3030i but deciding if i wanna add 200euro more for Bluesound powernode 2i instead of updated Sonos Amp. Is there really big difference?

Another great video. Thanks. I’m still waiting for you to do the q acoustics concept 500’s. 😂😂😂😂

@timwarning9326

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Robinson did a video about them I think.

Nice video! How does this system compare to KEF LS50W?

Hello, nice review, thank you so much. Please can you tell me what type of banana plug is the best for this speakers? I want to plug them to a Yamaha A-S501 amp but not sure what are the best banana plug for them. Thank you!

i have my q3030i with denon ceol 10 and i am very happy, i bought these stands too, all together it was 900 eur

Excellent review!What about wrfs 12.2s in comparison with 3030i.Similar price in my country.Which has the most refined/smooth highs and the strongest/deepest bass.Also which has the most prominent/natural mids.

was looking at these for my office set-up but man they are big. They're almost as big as KEF R3/Reference1 and I don't have the space for them in the office. So I went with lsx white ofc. White speakers look the best ( i got 3 pairs of whites so far ) As for the sound, I want to see how they compare with kef q350 as they are pretty similar in price and size right now. Waiting for the shops to start auditions soon as I can't bring any more speakers home...

Would a Marantz nr1200 or an emotiva basx ta100 be a good amp for 3020i? Or should i spend a Little More and go for the powernode?

Thank you for the video. One thing though that's always omitted, is where do you put the speakers ? Because here, on your setup, these stands may cost 3 to 500 $, and it gets worse with more expensive speakers (look KEF LS/R3 or B&W matching stands for a good laugh, and that's when you can get them). Good stands are a must, since those cheap, flimsy 100 $ stands are usually unaesthetic and beyond unstable... So... How much were the stands shown here, just to get a rough idea ?

I liked the dog analogy. I want speakers that come at me like a rabid Rottweiler and leave me bleeding out on the floor.

@jeanmichel9520

3 жыл бұрын

then you're ready for Rehdeko

I am thinking about buying a set of these or the 3020i to pair with my Pioneer NC50DAB. I hope to get the same good result as you do John :)

Loving that music .

Hi John great review as always I think any of the QA range is of consideration especially if budget is playing into the mix I my self have QA concept 20 speakers which I alternate between a vintage set of. Monitor Audio R352 speakers And to be honest they more than hold their own Cupel all this with outstanding build quality Stylish looks wats not to like l have also noticed recently that the designer stands that where available when I obtained mine have come down in price So maybe something else a potential buyer may consider Yes as you rightly pointed out that the base is is limited As one would be expected in a relatively small cabinet But certainly in my case with the concept 20 it in no way detracts from the overall performance Plus lets not forget your speakers are the latest model So will be much in proved on from my earlier design Hope my experience with this brand will give potential buyers Some added insight to make an informed decision But I have to admit you pretty much nailed it anyway 😆 Best wishes and kind regards to you and all your many supports Mike in the U.K.

I have the white 3020i, on stands, they sound great in my room - vinyl/digital!

@timwarning9326

3 жыл бұрын

How is the low end on them? I am not sure wether the get the 3020i or the 3030i

electric scruff look John, can't wait for that eye makeup!

As always, great review! How does it compare with the Q Acoustics Concept20? Both are in a similar price range I guess.

@DarkoAudio

3 жыл бұрын

No idea. Sorry.

Hey man! This is not a related to your video, its just that Im not knowledgeable on speakers' specifications, just want an opinion coming from someone who is an audiophile haha. Just wanna ask if the Pioneer DM40 is great to have as a desktop speakers? and is it worth it? Thanks man!

Mission LX2 for the win!

Thanks !

What do you think about pairing these speakers with the Onkyo 9010?

I am considering these over the Klipsch r-52’s as I only use it for home theatre not music so much,, any advice on this?

Q Acoustics are great but musical mug is a must have! order placed.

Welp I deciding between the Q acoustics 3030i or the klipsch the amp I am going to their either is the maranta nr1200 I do have a sub for added bass any idea which I should get klipsch rp600m or the QA 3030i?

A few months back I got the 3020is as rear surround speakers for my home theatre system - tried them out in a stereo configuration first and was really impressed. Just a shame that the Q Acoustics stands for them (which it looks like you have- the 3000FSi's) are too short for me (just 20cm too low to go behind my couch).

Watch the Absolutely Fabulous White Box sketch... Fair play it does look lovely ☺️ the amp/streamer has a phono stage? And your hair is fine, ye great jessie. 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

My brother introduced me to q acoustics with his 3050i I was really impressed for the money. Very hard to fault the sound

Certainly looks great....

Thank you! I'm "all at sea" having sold my Kanto YU6. Had them three years and never gelled with them. They sounded great at higher volume but turned down went a bit naff. The 3020i is of a similar size (bit deeper). Also on my shortlist is the Dali Spector 2 and the Acoustic Energy ae100 ii. My listening room is small (4m x 4m x 4m) and is therefore the worst possible shape for anything to sound good 😔

John why you do not run sub?

Excuse the double post. I've recently heard of a German brand, Magnat. Can't find much information. Have you tried them?

Small Room with an old amplifier Yamaha CA610: this speakers or the Wharfedale 12.0? Thanks in advance..!

For my first HiFi, and therefore very budget conscious, I bought a pair of Q Acoustics 3010i's paired with a Denon RCD-M41DAB amplifier and I'm incredibly happy and not sure how I could of got better quality at this price point.

@imoestan6748

3 жыл бұрын

How is the quality of the Denon? Can it play loud undistorted at around 100 dB?

How do they compare to Elac debut B6? They’re in the same ball park. I can listen to the Elac for hours with no fatigue. Treble it’s well tamed. I’d heard the 3020i and found them to be slightly forward.

Visually, the system you got assembled here in white, is hot af. I would love to do something like this.

@DarkoAudio

3 жыл бұрын

I think so too.

When do we get the full review of the Silvia, which I assume has been modded with a PID controller?

@DarkoAudio

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, Not modded.

I have a pair of Q's, running through a NAD D3020 in my exercise room. I like the sound but had to bung the ports as I found the bass too much.

Hi john, how 3030i pair with nad 316bee v2 sound?

Im still on the fence on these..I have a small room atm..With a NAD C368 with Blue OS module..and a NAD C558 TT..I listen to mostly rock and metal..Will these work good with NAD? :)

Visually, the are similar to my Kanto YU6 active speakers with a set of white stands as well. I know they are a bit old now but have you ever reviewed those?

@DarkoAudio

3 жыл бұрын

I have not.

More vinyl reviews please !!

Just got my first pair of bookshelf speakers a few months after getting decent headphones, iem’s and surround sound in the living room, all of these audio channels cost me a fortune 😂 Interested to see how they work for tv without a centre channel, need to wait for my stands which come tomorrow to evaluate it

@legendarystatus-

3 жыл бұрын

I am also looking to purchase stands for my 3030i. What did you buy?

what amp are you using?

I was looking into these when buying a new, smaller setup at home, but ultimately my choice fell on the Triangle Borea BR03. I was not disappointed. I actually prefer the Boreas more, rectangular (like a normal speaker) look. The Qs are supposed to be ace though, good review. Thanks Mr. Darko!