PR Coverage May 2018

The 3020s were featured in a Popular Mechanics roundup of "Best Bookshelf Speakers," winning the category for "Best Small Speaker."

Choice quote: "If you’re looking for something small and sleek that still pumps out some great sound, Q Acoustics 3020 speakers may be just what you’re after."

You can read the full roundup here:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/g20979739/the-best-bookshelf-speakers/

Popular Mechanics is a top science and tech publication in the US and has 11.4 million monthly readers online.

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The Independent ran the "7 Best Soundbars & Soundbases" roundup, which includes the M2, in its USA coverage as a direct copy of the U.K. version.

You can find the story online here:
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/us/best-soundbars-soundbases-speakers-sound-tv-television-audio-stand-a8374376.html

The Independent receives over 94 million monthly readers worldwide.

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Q Acoustics 3000i features in Classica (attached)

You will find enclosed our 3000i Series review driven by Classica France (June 18).

“We imagine the performance at the height of a manufacturer who has never disappointed us”

Classica is monthly circulated at 24,258 units.

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Q Acoustics 3010 features on Expert Reviews, coverage below as a round up piece.

Best Bookshelf speakers 2018: http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs-entertainment/1407122/best-bookshelf-stereo-spehttp://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tvs-entertainment/1407122/best-bookshelf-stereo-speakersakers

Expert reviews has 5.8m visits per month.

“The 3010 is the smallest and most affordable member of Q Acoustics’ 3000 series of speakers, but this pint-sized system really punches way above its weight. The speakers stand just 235mm high and 200mm wide, so they’re ideal for sitting on a bookshelf or window sill, and the company also sells wall mounts so that you can set them over your TV as part of a home cinema system. And, if you want to go the whole hog, you can also buy a second pair along with a centre speaker and subwoofer, giving you 5.1 surround sound.

All the same, just two of these mini-marvels will do the trick for most rooms. Most of the unit is given over to the mid/bass driver, which produces much firmer and more expansive sound than you have any right to expect from such a compact speaker. The little tweeter on top handles the higher frequencies equally well, and with 75W of power the 3010 can easily fill most medium size rooms with clear, detailed sound.”

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Q Acoustics 3000i 5.1 features in Pack HC (attached) driven by Les Annees Laser France (June 18).

Balance: “Soft and precise”.

Versatility: “Very good”.

Ease of association: “Easy to drive”.

“Well balanced without any aggressiveness”.

This mag is monthly circulated ,18965 units.

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Q Acoustics Rock Install Speaker features in Essential Install (pg 42-43):
https://issuu.com/atmltd/docs/ei-may2018-opt?e=31616182/61861263

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Q Acoustics 3000i feature on Australian website Sound + Image:
http://www.avhub.com.au/news/sound-image/qi---meet-the-q-acoustics-3000i-speaker-series-489906?eid=67&edate=20180531&utm_source=newsletter_20180531&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=soundimage_newsletter

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Q Acoustics 3020i reviewed on What Hifi?:
https://www.whathifi.com/q-acoustics/3020i/review

“A former Award-winning speaker that’s been improved, they keep Q Acoustics firmly among the cream of the budget speaker crop”

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Techhive's 3000i story from the NYC event landed in the June issue of Macworld Digital in a large 4-page spread.

Choice quotes: "At first listen, it looks like Q Acoustics has once again delivered bona fide hi-fi performance at mainstream price points."" the 3000i series promises to deliver the outstanding sonic value that Q Acoustics has become known for. "

Macworld.com had a readership of 5.95 million per month. We are just waiting on them to confirm the circulation of the digital magazine. We'll update you & add to coverage book when those stats arrive.

Clips below & on coverage book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

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The Q Acoustics 3020i featured in the Metro newspaper. It appears on The Lust List page, as part of the popular technology Connect section.

You can read it on Coverage Book: https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'The fact audiophiles couldn’t get enough of Q Acoustics’ previous bookshelf speakers and their affinity for bringing high-quality noise in exchange for a reasonable price means you can only expect great things from these revamped models.'

Metro is a free national newspaper with a daily circulation of 1,475,870. It is just edged out by The Sun as the UK's biggest national newspaper in terms of circulation.

The same article also features online at Metro News:
https://www.metro.news/the-lust-list-new-tech-we-want-24/1070589/

Quote: 'The fact audiophiles couldn’t get enough of Q Acoustics’ previous bookshelf speakers and their affinity for bringing high-quality noise in exchange for a reasonable price means you can only expect great things from these revamped models.'

Metro News online attracts 178k total visits a month.

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FE News has published an article on soundbars being used in education featuring the Q Acoustics M3:
https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/17355-the-sound-solution-for-education

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The Q Acoustics M4 was mentioned in a review of the Bose Soundtouch 300. The reviewer asserts that the Bose out performs the M4, but stipulates the Bose is also double the price.

The Bose received an overall 7/10 rating while the M4 received a higher 8/10.

Full review here with clips on coveragebook:
https://www.wired.com/review/review-q-acoustics-media-4-soundbar/

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Systemline E50 features in Smart Buildings Magazine:
http://www.smartbuildingsmagazine.com/news/systemline-adds-custom-bluetooth-feature-to-e50?keyword=systemline
https://industrytoday.co.uk/electrical/systemline-adds-custom-bluetooth-feature-to-e50-benefiting-hotels

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Goldring E3 is reviewed in Audio Magazine Poland (attached)

Translated quote:

"The sound from E3 is extremely smooth, and therefore subtle, although weaker in terms of energy. The advanced grinding of the needle is confirmed by delicacy, free from sharpness. Order, harmony, peace, and at the same time richness of reverb guarantee both satisfaction with objectively high quality, comfort of at least bearable sound of each album, analogue climate. Goldring sounds darker, milder, although in the information layer it is difficult to accuse a shortcoming - details really draws so that at the end of the "machining" it can be rounded up. It will not get into our ears with any pin, although it will often stroke us. You can feel a thin layer of "fat", underlining the "lower midrange", the sound can be quite powerful (occasionally, not for the principle), but everything is done without excess, elegantly, carefully, to enjoy the music, not its "devouring". Sophistication worth more expensive cartridges."

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Q Acoustics 3050s were recently included in a Men's Heath roundup of the best floor standing speakers -- Stefan, the reviewer, was at the NYC event in April and reviewed these in the interim before receiving a 3000i product.

Choice quote: "The Q Acoustics 3050 floor-standing speakers are one of the best-sounding options in their price range." "they deliver an audio experience with impressive quality."

You can read the full story here:
https://www.menshealth.com/technology-gear/g19872126/best-tower-floor-standing-speakers/

Clips and stats are on Coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

Men's Health is a leading men's lifestyle magazine in the US and has almost 11 million monthly online readers

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Q Acoustics M2 was included in Business Insider's Father's Day Gift Guide, which has so far received over 115k reads today. Business Insider has a total monthly readership of 140 million.

You can see the guide online here:
http://www.businessinsider.com/fathers-day-dad-tech-gift-ideas-2017/#a-drone-10

Clips & stats have been added to Coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

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In a roundup of "Best Speakers You Can Buy," Business Insider has named the 3020s the best bookshelf speaker on the market. This story appears in BI's "Insider Picks," a buyers guide of handpicked recommendations from BI staff.

Choice quote:
"The Q Acoustics 3020 speakers look cool and are compact, but by far the best thing about them is how good they sound for the price."

Business Insider has a readership of 140 million per month.

You can read the full story here:
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-speakers/#the-best-bookshelf-speakers-4

Clips on Coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

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Q Acoustics 3020s were featured in the latest issue of Gear Patrol's bi-annual magazine - a large coffee-table styled magazine that has a circulation of 25k and is sold at select boutiques around the U.S. as well as some larger clothing and lifestyle chains, including J. Crew.
The article is titled, "Hi-Fi Meets Wi-Fi" and explained how to modernize vintage hi-fi.

Choice quote:
"These speakers deliver a great performance for the price — just Google them. We’re fans of the value they offer"

You can find clips below & on Coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

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Q Acoustics 3010i is reviewed positively in the new issue of Long Live Vinyl. It scored a high 30 out of 33 1/3 rating.

You can read the review on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'A superb introduction to high-fidelity sound for less money that some hi-fi nuts spend on a power cable.'

Long Live Vinyl is a monthly magazine with an estimated circulation of around 10,000 in the UK with a further 10,000 in the US and Europe.

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Q Acoustics M3 appears on GQ online as part of a feature on 'How to buy a TV for the World Cup: the GQ Guide.' It appears in the 'Do I need a soundbar?' section.

You can read it here:
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/how-to-buy-a-tv-for-the-world-cup-the-gq-guide

Quote: 'Luckily, you don’t need to spend a huge amount of money on a new soundbar to really upgrade your home audio. From the JVC TH-W513B to the Q Acoustics Media 3 and Sonos’ PlayBar, there are loads of great soundbar options that won’t break the bank.'

British GQ online attracts 3.12 million total visits a month.

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Q Acoustics M4 appears on Stuff.tv as part of a feature on '22 of the best Netflix tips and tricks. It is the only soundbar recommended.
You can read it here:
https://www.stuff.tv/features/22-best-netflix-tips-and-tricks

Quote: 'Simple to set up but providing glorious room-filling grunt courtesy of its 180-degree speaker array and integrated subwoofer, it’ll blow your TV’s tinny speakers out of the water.'

Stuff.tv attracts 2.59 million total visits a month.

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The M2 appears in the latest issue of T3 magazine as part of a feature on how to build 'A World Cup TV set-up.'

You can view it on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'Revel in stadium audio with this powerful soundbase.'

T3 has a monthly circulation of 36,991.

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Q Acoustics 3020s were included in Gear Patrol's "Staff Picks," a column that appears every two weeks & highlights the editorial team's favourite products in testing.

Choice quote: "versatile and easy to use setup...pushes well beyond its $270 price"

You can read the Staff Picks here:
https://gearpatrol.com/2018/05/11/tech-staff-picks-may-11-2018/

Clips can be found on Coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

Gear Patrol has just under 3.5 million unique monthly visitors.

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Q Acoustics 3000i series features in the new issue of Electronic Sound magazine.

You can read it in on Coverage Book: https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'Through upgrades "both sonically and aesthetically" these new speakers boast a deeper large scale sound and come in four stylish flavours.'

Electronic Sound is monthly magazine focusing on all aspects of electronic music. We estimate it has a monthly combined digital and print circulation of around 10k.

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Q Acoustics M2 is reviewed on Gadgety News, receiving a 8.6 out of 10 rating.

You can read it here:
http://gadgetynews.com/q-acoustics-m2-soundbase-review/

And on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'You get plenty of controlled, deep bass, direct mids and crisp trebles...So, if you are looking for a compact speaker solution, the M2 Soundbase should be on your shortlist.

Gadgety News is a website founded by Jay Garrett (who attended the 3000i launch and edits StereoNET UK) attracting 44.1k total visits a month.

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Q Acoustics 3000i series features in the front news section of the new issue of Home Cinema Choice magazine. This news story is written by editor Mark Craven who attended the event. A review of the 3050i 5.1 is expected to follow in the next issue.

You can read it on Coverage Book: https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'Revamped in style.'

Home Cinema Choice has an estimated monthly circulation of 4,000.

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Q Acoustics M2 features on The Independent online as part of its round-up of the '10 best soundbars and soundbases.'

You can read it here:
https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/audio/best-soundbar-under-200-150-for-music-soundbase-sony-sonos-philips-9990896.html

You can also view it on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: 'This is a keenly-priced speaker and the sound is subtle with neutral tone balance – it’s not just all bass...the M2 has a lot to offer.'

The Independent online attracts 89 million total visits a month.

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Q Acoustics M2 and M3 appear on BT.com as part of its feature: 'From TVs to soundbars: Make your living room World Cup-ready.'

You can read it here:
https://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/watch-world-cup-tvs-soundbars-bt-shop-11364271491867

And view it on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

BT.com is a customer portal that includes lifestyle and technology news and features and attracts 28 million total visits a month.

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Q Acoustics 3050s featured on Positive Feedback, an online publication that features articles and reviews for high-end audio enthusiasts and industry insiders.

Choice quote: "The speakers impressed me track after track" "the 3050 has a sound I'd be happy to live with"

You can read the full review here:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/q-acoustics-3050-loudspeakers/

Please find clips on coveragebook:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/f56d6112

Positive Feedback has apx. 215k monthly readers.

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Q Acoustics M2 features on Trusted Reviews as part of a round-up of 'Last-minute Royal Wedding Party Ideas: Decorations, supplies and must-have tech.'

You can read it here:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/deals/royal-wedding-party-ideas-3473681

And also view it on Coverage Book:
https://starscreamcommunications.coveragebook.com/b/7f4e8d5f

Quote: '...if you’re going to watch the wedding in Ultra HD, you’re going to want a crisp-sounding speaker to deliver the vocals in the highest-possible quality. This model scored well in our tests and is down from £300, making it an excellent deal. It has a built-in subwoofer, too, so this speaker delivers the complete package.'

Trusted Reviews attracts 25.2 million total visits a month.