Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

1st February 2019

Featuring a built-in Tensegrity tripod stand, Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 is, says the company, it’s most “progressive” speaker design yet

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

The Concept 300 uses a Dual Gelcore cabinet and internal Point-to-Point bracing found in the Concept 500.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Hence, three layers, separated by a non-setting gel which dissipates high-frequency vibrations, generated by the moving drivers, into heat.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

The Tensegrity tripod stand is integral in further reducing the transmission of vibrations and providing a stable support system for the speaker (you also buy the speakers and stand together – they’re not available separately).

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Constructed from load-bearing low-profile aluminium rods and thin stainless-steel cables, this self-supporting structure, made up of elements either in compression (tubes) or tension (cables), is, “… never subjected to bending force.”

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

An isolation base plate system is integrated into the bottom of the Concept 300 cabinet.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Not only does it securely anchor the cabinet to the stand but provides a suspension system.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

The entire mass of the speaker rests on four springs, damped using a Sylodamp: a polyurethane elastomer tailored to the mass of the speaker that converts vibrational energy in the springs into heat. 

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

To keep the front fascia free from unsightly bolt-heads the Concept 300 allows the mid/bass driver unit to be held in place from behind by spring-tensioned retaining bolts.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Not only does this remove the need for vibration-attracting trim to hide the screws but it, “…keeps the torque constant with no adjustment needed throughout its lifetime, maintaining a consistent performance,” said the company.

The Concept 300 also features the wide-dispersion high-frequency driver and isolating mount developed for Concept 500.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Mid/Bass Driver
Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

Tweeter

This design, “…protects the tweeter from sending or receiving unwanted vibrations and allows it to be mounted close to the mid-bass driver, enhancing integration with the larger mid/bass driver and improving timing,” said the company.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

The Q Acoustics Concept 300 dual finish model (including Tensegrity stand) comes in three finishes: gloss black/Rosewood, gloss white/Oak and silver/Ebony. It’s available from March 2019, priced £2,999.

Concept 300 Speaker From Q Acoustics

To learn more, click www.qacoustics.co.uk

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