The CA Minx are far from hi fi.Bet these sound great, I demoed some Cambridge Audio Minx BMR speakers with a sub-woofer in their Home Cinema room, for a small set of speakers they pumped out a great sound stage. These Q Acoustic ones are larger and they probably won't need a separate sub.
I believe the 3000i range is equivalent to the bronze and concept 20/40 equivalent to the silvers.I'm not too familiar with Q Accoustics of their range - do you have a view of how it would compare to the monitor audio bronze/silver/gold/plat approach?
I don't think its a design flaw, its just a feature of active speaker - they'd each need their own power supply and cable - don't see a way around that!
The BT3 was a powered pair of speakers and not active as far as I knowThey must have an odd perception of what 'first' means, as they have already had an active speaker in the BT3. Be nice if they could release a first atmos speaker.
They are a weird looking speaker, and I normally like the Q Acoustic look. Would be interested to see how they sound given the price, as could get a fairly nice setup going the conventional route for the same price.
Forgive me for asking but is that not the same thing? As they both use internal amplification.The BT3 was a powered pair of speakers and not active as far as I know
True active speakers contain their own amplification inside and operate completely separately from each other. At least that is my basic understanding of the difference. Powered contain an amp in one and the other is a passive one driven by the firstForgive me for asking but is that not the same thing? As they both use internal amplification.
Technically, active means crossover > power amps > speaker drivers; passive means power amp > crossover > speaker drivers.True active speakers contain their own amplification inside and operate completely separately from each other. At least that is my basic understanding of the difference. Powered contain an amp in one and the other is a passive one driven by the first
It could be seen as an inconvenience, but hardly a design flaw. The only way around it would be to have them be battery powered, which for a pair of speakers intended for home use in a fixed location would probably come with greater inconvenience.I see a design flaw or inconvenience, each speaker requires a mains cable going into each, meaning its not completely wirefree.
Each of the speakers still have a cable running from each cabinet,.just like having speaker cables, but having a mains cable instead. They would need two power sockets behind each speaker or running to somewhere. Might as well get a separate amp with all the connectivity features. You'd still have a mains cables going into the hub and a cable to each cabinet.
Then there's no need to pay extra for this design. It would probably be cheaper to buy a good pair of speakers and a separate amp with the connectivity, and achieve as good sound quality.It could be seen as an inconvenience, but hardly a design flaw. The only way around it would be to have them be battery powered, which for a pair of speakers intended for home use in a fixed location would probably come with greater inconvenience.
Then there's no need to pay extra for this design. It would probably be cheaper to buy a good pair of speakers and a separate amp with the connectivity, and achieve as good sound quality.
It would sound the same if the amp(s) is/are standalone rather than built into the speakers, and have one mains cable rather than 3 mains cables and plugs.
In most rooms in uk homes there is only one power point on any single wall.
The hub may send a wireless signal to the speakers but with this system one would need 3 items to be connected to a wall power point.
Most power points accept one or two plugs so an extension cable or power cube (2 to 1 or 3 to 1) would be required.
Its not saving any cabling, possibly more inconvenient than a traditional single amp and 2 speakers solution.
It's still possible to have an active system without the need for 3 separate power cables. There's no need to have the expense of wireless transmission if the amps and hub is in one unit.
Whether passive or active, there will be the same amount of speaker cable if there are separate amps for each driver.
The speaker cable runs can be tied together and can be purchased at different lengths for the room.
Are the mains cables included with these speakers available at different lengths.
This system doesnt cut down on cabling.
It also adds to the cost. The R and D wasnt free and is passed onto the consumer.
I’m told the 200s won’t be available until mid-November? I’m not entirely sure when the W2s will be available? Ideally I’d have both on trial together but I’m not sure that’ll be possible.Be keen to hear your thoughts once you've had chance to try them both.