The Q Acoustics 3000 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 8 models, from the Q Acoustics 3020i, Q Acoustics 3030i and Q Acoustics 3060S to the Q Acoustics 3010c, Q Acoustics 3020c and Q Acoustics 3030c. Ratings run from 2.4/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 6 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
3020i to 3020c
The Q Acoustics 3020c replaced the Q Acoustics 3020i. It rates higher, 2.6/5 against 2.4/5.
| Spec | 3020i | 3020c |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 125mm (5”) bass driver, 22mm (0.9”) tweeter | 120mm (4.75”) C3 cone woofer, 22mm soft dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86dB | 87dB |
| Weight | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) each | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each |
3030i to 3030c
The Q Acoustics 3030c replaced the Q Acoustics 3030i. It rates lower, 3.8/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | 3030i | 3030c |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.9” (22mm) tweeter, 6.5” (165mm) mid/bass driver | 0.9” (22mm) tweeter, 5.5” (142mm) mid/bass driver |
| Sensitivity | 88dB | 86.5dB |
| Weight | 14.1 lbs (6.4 kg) each | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Q Acoustics 3000 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Q Acoustics 3000 Series, from the Q Acoustics 3020i, Q Acoustics 3030i and Q Acoustics 3060S to the Q Acoustics 3010c, Q Acoustics 3020c and Q Acoustics 3030c.
What replaced the Q Acoustics 3020i?
The Q Acoustics 3020c replaced the Q Acoustics 3020i. It is rated 2.6/5, against 2.4/5 for the Q Acoustics 3020i.
What replaced the Q Acoustics 3030i?
The Q Acoustics 3030c replaced the Q Acoustics 3030i. It is rated 3.8/5, against 4.0/5 for the Q Acoustics 3030i.