In action, they prove forthright, detailed and surprisingly assertive.

In action, the Q Acoustics 3020c prove a forthright, detailed and surprisingly assertive listen.

And when it comes to dynamic expression, theres a slight lack of headroom apparent.

Q Acoustics 3020c speakers in a hi-fi listening room

Anyone with this sort of money for a speaker of this sort of size needs to hear them.

In the United Kingdom, they go for 399, while in Australia youre looking at AU$899.

Mind you, this being Q Acoustics those features are thoroughly implemented and entirely fit for purpose.

Close-up of the Q Acoustics 3020c speakers' curved edges, in a hi-fi listening room

The best of both worlds, in other words.

Once through a copy of Fela KutisWater No Get Enemymakes the point in unequivocal fashion.

Music-making is a serious business, according to the 3020c, and theres really no time to pussyfoot.

Q Acoustics 3020c conic mid/bass driver

If this makes the Q Acoustics sound in any way uncouth, be assured thats not the case.

Whats just a touch less easy to accommodate is a slight lack of dynamic potency.

Theres a final design flourish in the use of magnetically attached grilles.

Q Acoustics 3020c speakers in a hi-fi listening room

Its really not rocket science, and it shouldnt take long before youre up and running.

Youll need to attach them to your amplifier using half-decent speaker cable.

Should you buy the Q Acoustics 3020c?

Q Acoustics 3020c speakers in a hi-fi listening room

First reviewed: November 2024

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Q Acoustics 3020c speakers' magnetic grille, in a hi-fi listening room

Rear input panel of Q Acoustics 3020c speakers in a hi-fi listening room

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