Short answer: the Focal Theva N°3 if sound quality matters most, the Q Acoustics 3050c if price matters most. The Focal Theva N°3 ranks #51 of 226 floorstanding speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $2,598. The Q Acoustics 3050c ranks #97, rated 4.2/5, at $1,349, $1,249 cheaper.
What the Focal Theva N°3 does well: Flagship 3-way floorstander in the Theva range equipped with dual 6.5-inch Slatefiber woofers, a dedicated 6.5-inch Slatefiber midrange, and a 1-inch TNF inverted dome tweeter. Watch for: Rating estimated based on Theva series sibling testing.
What the Q Acoustics 3050c does well: Floorstanding tower in the 3000c range featuring dual 5.5-inch C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers with Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer (HPE) tubes and P2P bracing. The tradeoff: Rating estimated based on 3000c series sibling testing.
Buy the Focal Theva N°3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Q Acoustics 3050c if the price matters more than sound quality.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Focal Theva N°3 4.2 to 4.6; Q Acoustics 3050c 4.0 to 4.4). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Theva N°3 | Q Acoustics 3050c | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,598 per pair | $1,349.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #51 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #97 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 2 x 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofers | 0.9” (22mm) decoupled tweeter, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 28kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) | 42Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 89.0dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 2.9 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 6 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 38.9”H x 8.3”W x 14.6”D (989 x 212 x 371 mm) | 39.4”H x 7.9”W x 12.2”D (1000 x 200 x 310 mm) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) each | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Theva N°3: $2,598 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Focal Theva N°1 (bookshelf, estimated 4/5), the Focal Theva N°2 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5) and the Focal Theva Center (center, estimated 3.5/5). See every Focal Chora and Theva generation.
Pros: Flagship 3-way floorstander in the Theva range equipped with dual 6.5-inch Slatefiber woofers, a dedicated 6.5-inch Slatefiber midrange, and a 1-inch TNF inverted dome tweeter. Produces higher maximum acoustic output, lower intermodulation distortion, and extended bass down to 48Hz with refined directivity.
Cons: Rating estimated based on Theva series sibling testing. Minimum impedance dips to 2.9 ohms at bass frequencies, requiring an amplifier stable into 4-ohm and 3-ohm loads.
Full Focal Theva N°3 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 48Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 39Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 38.9”H x 8.3”W x 14.6”D (989 x 212 x 371 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter, 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber midrange, 2 x 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 28kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 2.9 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 91dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20.0 kg) each |
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Q Acoustics 3050c: $1,349.00 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the Q Acoustics 3010c (smallest bookshelf, estimated 3.4/5), the Q Acoustics 3020c (bookshelf, estimated 2.6/5), the Q Acoustics 3030c (largest bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5) and the Q Acoustics 3090c (center, estimated 3.5/5). See every Q Acoustics 3000 Series generation.
Pros: Floorstanding tower in the 3000c range featuring dual 5.5-inch C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers with Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer (HPE) tubes and P2P bracing. Delivers deep, articulate bass extension down to 42Hz (-6dB) and refined on-axis linearity with low cabinet resonance.
Cons: Rating estimated based on 3000c series sibling testing. Minimum impedance dips to 3.8 ohms, requiring an amplifier capable of driving low-impedance loads cleanly.
Full Q Acoustics 3050c review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 39.4”H x 7.9”W x 12.2”D (1000 x 200 x 310 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.9” (22mm) decoupled tweeter, 2 x 5.5” (140mm) C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89.0dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 39.2 lbs (17.8 kg) each |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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