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Q Acoustics 3010i Bookshelf Speakers Pair (All Colours) - $299 Delivered (RRP $549; Last Sold $499) @ RIO Sound and Vision

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Q Acoustics 3010i Bookshelf Speakers Pair (All Colours) - $299 Delivered (RRP $549; Last Sold $499) @ RIO Sound and Vision
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Store RepFunkyDan on 05/08/2020 - 12:52 rio.com.au (3223 clicks)

PRICE DROP on Q Acoustics 3010i Bookshelf Speakers in ALL COLOURS to ONLY $299 a pair!

We just received a new shipment of stock for the 3010i speakers and it's first in best-dressed! Our sale is only on for a limited time or until stocks last!

What HiFi? gave these speakers a 5-star review and described them as 'exemplary budget bookshelf speakers'­ and 'among the finest speakers you can buy for this money', so getting them at a $299 is a more than satisfying steal, especially when you can have them in any colour you want!

The last time we listed the Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speaker at a reduced price we sold out very quickly so don't take your time thinking about this one!

Specifications:

  • Enclosure type: 2-way reflex
  • Bass Unit: 100 mm (4 in) / Treble Unit: 22 mm (0.9 in)
  • Frequency Response (+3 dB, -6 dB): 65 Hz – 30 kHz
  • Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohm
  • Minimum Impedance: 4 Ohm
  • Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms@1 m): 86 dB
  • Crossover Frequency: 2.6kHz
  • Dimensions per speaker (H/W/D): 253 x 150 x 252 mm
  • Weight (per speaker): 4.1 kg

As an Authorised Australian Dealer, buy from RIO with peace of mind with a full 5 year Australia-Wide Warranty.

We've also got a wide range of Q Acoustics products also on sale so if you're after something else in their range you can grab it at a great price!

And don't forget that we also have our MASSIVE WAREHOUSE CLEAR-OUT on to move as much stock as possible as we make room for our Preston Store renovations which are currently underway so there are price reductions on all your favourite items store-wide.

Our physical stores may be closed due to restrictions but you can still shop online today for some great bargains!!

Can't afford to buy outright but want the product now? No problem at all! We have ZipPay available online now so you can have your item now and pay for it later!

This is part of Father's Day deals for 2020.
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  • Trivedi on 05/08/2020 - 13:20

    does this have bluetooth

    • dorian_gray on 05/08/2020 - 13:22
      +2

      It needs an amplifier so it does not have bluetooth.

      • Trivedi on 05/08/2020 - 13:24

        thanks

  • iforgotmysocks on 05/08/2020 - 13:26
    +10

    Some seriously quick delivery on your last deal! Arrived within 18 hours of ordering.

    • ONEMariachi on 05/08/2020 - 14:52
      +1

      Yeah I ordered on the Friday, and received it Monday in Adelaide. Pretty damn happy with that.

  • tannyboy on 05/08/2020 - 13:47
    +2

    These are a deal…
    If i had another amp to drive these i'd pick these up.

  • Notoriousbird on 05/08/2020 - 14:05

    Any good value amp to pair this with?

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 05/08/2020 - 14:08
      +1

      I would pair with either the AMC XIA 30 or the XIA 50 if you're after a pure stereo amplifier. Great value for money and definitely pair well with the Q Acoustics speakers :)

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 05/08/2020 - 14:09

      Otherwise if you're after something with digital inputs/Bluetooth then I would recommend the Elipson MC Mini. 80 Watts per channel and again pairs really well with the 3010i's :)

    • hotukdeals on 05/08/2020 - 14:12
      +2

      smsl ad18

  • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2020 - 14:13
    +3

    Fantastic price. Sells for US$225 at Amazon US.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2020 - 14:17
    +4

    This might sound stupid but can I replace my desktop PC speakers with these? I've currently got an old logitech 2 speaker+sub set but am looking to upgrade it.

    • Radiopej on 05/08/2020 - 14:25
      +3

      You would need to have an amplifier as an intermediate. So output from the PC to the amp, then from the amp to the speakers.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2020 - 14:26
        +1

        Okay so I'd need to shell out more money for an AMP on top. Probably makes it a bit too expensive. Thanks for the answer.

        • garethb on 05/08/2020 - 14:30

          I've had great results with cheap amps from 3e-audio.com. requires some DIY but nothing too difficult. Or they also have a complete amp with Bluetooth for under $150

          • bono on 05/08/2020 - 16:18
            +1

            @garethb: I got this one from amazon https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07QRRQDDW to try with my new 3020i's, it just arrived today so I haven't tested it yet, but in theory it should do nicely, total cost $63 and delivered in 5 days, as long as you get the black colour not silver. This is a bluetooth receiver, with 50w per speaker so power output theoretically equivalent to the XIA 50 the rep recommended above .. but for $60 instead of $500 and includes bluetooth.

            I did the research and these amps are meant to sound pretty good, but have some reliability issues - which is why I bought through amazon not ebay for easy returns I think.

            • [Deactivated] on 05/08/2020 - 16:24

              @bono: Any way I could connect that to a PS4?

              • ONEMariachi on 05/08/2020 - 17:12

                @[Deactivated]: Not well, you'd want something with an optical input on it

              • bono on 11/09/2020 - 16:08

                @[Deactivated]: Yeah it has 2.5m stereo audio in connection. I use that wired connection for the tablet connected to the speakers all the time.

                I also use the bluetooth if I want to pick the tablet up and control the music somewhere else in the house, or connect from my phone etc. Sound seems identical between the line and the bluetooth setup.

            • daft009 on 05/08/2020 - 19:04

              @bono: I bought one too, about a month ago.
              I use it with my old classic DSE book shelf speakers in the office… The old value for money speakers back in the day.

              I'm talking circa 2005

              More info here, https://minirig.org.au/2010/05/03/tweaking-the-dick-smith-el…

            • irrits on 05/08/2020 - 19:52

              @bono: I’m looking at getting the same amp and would love to hear what you think of it, cheers.

              • bono on 11/09/2020 - 16:09

                @irrits: Its doing the job fine, see my other comments for more detail

            • BeNice on 11/09/2020 - 12:30

              @bono: Hi, How was it? is it working well with the amplifier that you bought from Amazon? Is it have enough bass? as i assume your setup is 2.0 without subwofer.

              Im considering ti buy the same amplifier and elipson planet m speaker.

              • bono on 11/09/2020 - 16:06
                +1

                @BeNice: It's pretty awesome actually I'm 100% happy with it.

                The bass level is fine for general listening .. the amp is able to put out a bit more than the speakers can handle so I have to keep volume below max for really bass heavy songs. Not that I listen on max usually anyway, I usually listen about 75% and that sound will travel through the house into the other rooms.

                Really happy with the setup, both the sound, and the looks and operation of the amp. I really like that's it's small and unobtrusive plus has a physical knob for volume.

                • BeNice on 11/09/2020 - 19:15

                  @bono: Thanks for your response, bought the amp today as well.😄😄

        • teereb on 05/08/2020 - 15:30
          +2

          Gumtree often has great deals on amps tbh. They might be older, etc, but you can find something that'll drive these for under $100 easily.

        • Singu1arity on 06/08/2020 - 08:26
          +2

          You might be better off looking at something like the Edifier powered speakers that seem to be pretty well reviewed on here as well. Something like these would be a decent upgrade from your Logitech gear in terms of sound quality, and you could also connect them to a PS4 (optical in).

          https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01NCTNZRC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1…

          Might want to look elsewhere on OzBargain for deals though.

          In saying that RIO are great to deal with and QAcoustics gear is fantastic. If you did buy a set of these they would last forever if they're looked after - the only thing you'd ever have to replace would be the amp you decided to pair them with.

    • garethb on 05/08/2020 - 14:26

      You'll still need an amp to drive the speakers

    • mr_fjackson on 05/08/2020 - 14:26

      You probably want powered speakers

    • CocaKoala on 05/08/2020 - 14:26

      No. These are not powered speakers, and will require an amplifier to power them.

    • poppingtags on 05/08/2020 - 16:10

      I bought a pair of KEF Q100s for the same price from an OzB deal last year and use them as my computer speakers, paired with the Topping MX3 headphone and speaker amplifier/DAC which serves as an excellent audio hub for any computer. I love it to bits - and this is coming from a high end headphone user.

      If you don't care about looks - but you do care about good sound quality and you're on a tight budget cosider the Dayton Audio B452-AIR with a Lepai or Nobsound amp, which you should be able to put together for just over $200.

  • DEvok on 05/08/2020 - 14:26

    Can I plug this to my iPhone

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 05/08/2020 - 15:01
      +2

      You will need to plug these into an amplifier as they are not powered speakers. You can then plug your iPhone into the amplifier :)

  • KRM123 on 05/08/2020 - 14:30

    How would these be connected to a surround sound amp? Need to replace existing speakers with something better. Need back two, front two and a centre speaker.

    • CocaKoala on 05/08/2020 - 14:36
      +1

      How would these be connected to a surround sound amp? Need to replace existing speakers with something better.

      The same way the existing speakers are connected - with speaker cables.

      • bono on 05/08/2020 - 16:30

        Gold .. comedy gold hahahhaa

        Seriously though, depending on the other speakers you have you could use these as either the L/R front, or L/R back speakers.

        But these are more targeted as simple stereo music speakers instead of TV speakers.

        • krisspy on 06/08/2020 - 01:27

          What's a tv speaker?

          Get 5 of these and it would be a perfect timbre match.

  • trevor99 on 05/08/2020 - 14:32
    +1

    How about the 3090ci centre in black? $299 like last time?

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 05/08/2020 - 15:02
      +3

      Keep an eye out! We always have great deals on so it might come up :)

  • Kiaa on 05/08/2020 - 14:39

    can someone please tell me if this will work with a FIIO K3 or will I need a seperate piece of equipment?

    • moonpen on 05/08/2020 - 14:43

      You will still need a speaker amplifier to power the speakers

  • customundo on 05/08/2020 - 14:44

    I have a pair of 3050 floor standing front speakers. Would these 3010i be good as satellites?

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 05/08/2020 - 15:03

      These will definitely work perfectly with the 3050 speakers as surrounds/rears. They are larger than a satellite speaker so make sure the dimensions are right for what you want them for :)

  • funk44 on 05/08/2020 - 14:56
    +1

    I got my 3020i's yesterday and they are awesome, can only assume that these are great speakers too

  • Bigredkeg on 05/08/2020 - 15:16
    +1

    I checked out with the insurance but it still charged 299 instead of 399. Not to worry.

    The amps the OP linked were too expensive for me - can someone point me in the direction of a decent budget-ish option? I'm a speaker noob. Someone mentioned smsl ad18 but it's not available on Amazon until September.

    Even a second hand amp on gumtree ?

    • SteveAndBelle on 05/08/2020 - 15:23
      +1

      Happy to help… you just after 2-channels? Where are you and what's a rough budget?

      • Bigredkeg on 05/08/2020 - 15:35

        Thanks mate. I'm in Sydney - I think 100-200 would be ideal. Preferably smallish in size as to be able to hide It. Bluetooth would also be nice but not a necessity.

        • SteveAndBelle on 05/08/2020 - 15:37
          +1

          You can't go past the AD18 for all-round bang-for-buck, features and compact size… but I'll see if I can find an alternative. I assume you'll be wanting to use your phone to Bluetooth stream?

          • Bigredkeg on 05/08/2020 - 15:41

            @SteveAndBelle: Yep but its not a 100% requirement as I can just play music through the PC as easy.

            • SteveAndBelle on 05/08/2020 - 15:55

              @Bigredkeg: OK so there's this on Gumtree and the same thing on Amazon AU for about the same price. I've never heard one so can't compare it to the SMSL AD18 however I can't see it being too different.

              The alternatives include a few nice little 'vintage' Receivers/Amps well within your budget however they don't offer Bluetooth and are regular Hifi component sized. The obvious alternative of course is to just get the SMSL AD18 and just wait 3 weeks :)

              • Bigredkeg on 05/08/2020 - 16:05

                @SteveAndBelle: Thanks mate - appreciate the help. I'll look into those.

                Wait so am I going to need a sub as well??

                • SteveAndBelle on 05/08/2020 - 16:08

                  @Bigredkeg: No, not unless you want a Sub. These little amps will run those speakers nicely but of course adding a Sub will give you that bottom-end kick… if that's what you desire. You can do it later though… you don't need a Sub.

                • raghuchary on 06/08/2020 - 00:32

                  @Bigredkeg: I have something you may find useful. PM me if interested.

              • krisspy on 06/08/2020 - 01:30

                @SteveAndBelle: Chifi market is very hit or miss. Stick to known quality brands like SMSL or Topping. I'm sure there are plenty on Amazon for a little more that will arrive in a few days.

                • SteveAndBelle on 06/08/2020 - 06:33

                  @krisspy: I've used a few DOUK Amp modules in projects and they seem fine… but yes, I understand what you're saying.

    • dahoe on 05/08/2020 - 16:05
      +1

      Topping MX3 is a good alternative to the AD18. Try Amazon or shenzhen audio

      • krisspy on 06/08/2020 - 01:30

        The amp section on the smsl is better. Headphone amp is better on the mx3 though

    • bono on 05/08/2020 - 16:31

      Check what i got in my reply above, to go with the 3020i's I bought recently. $60 on amazon, small and with bluetooth. That's after buying one from gumtree that ended up having issues.

    • bittauren on 05/08/2020 - 18:59

      I returned my AD18 as the power brick gave off the loudest whine ever. It was unbearable. I would probably go for the Topping MX3 in that budget but I am currently using a Yamaha WXA-50.

  • Pomplemoose on 05/08/2020 - 15:22

    I bought a pair of these for my Vinyls, they sound great and fill my little house quite beautifully.

    • Gonltruck on 05/08/2020 - 15:47
      +3

      The plural of vinyl is vinyl. It is also not a proper noun.

  • dubmecrazy on 05/08/2020 - 16:57

    Hi Funky D,
    Looking to replace a pair of wharfedale 9.1 of which my toddler kindly poked a hole through a woofer. Would these be decent replacement for them or would the 3020i be a better match? Note, realize I missed the boat on the last deal. Cheers!

  • khoi8722 on 05/08/2020 - 17:07
    +1

    Hi,

    Sorry i’m a newbie to this stuff. I have a few question.

    Does these speakers ok for some casual karaoke? Do they need an amp to come with or any amp should be fine?

    • SteveAndBelle on 05/08/2020 - 19:04
      +1

      They could do Karaoke but I think they'd be overkill plus you'd still need an Amp with Mic capabilities anyway. Most 'casual' Karaoke systems I've seen are very cheap & nasty yet still seem to command $1000+… but I'm not sure why. I'm not an aficionado though so maybe someone else can comment.

  • pshumi on 05/08/2020 - 17:12

    Missed the 3020i deal last week but picked these up instead. Looking forward to them!

  • swalloweda on 05/08/2020 - 18:33

    Now just holding out for the 3030i $299 deal… Can someone poke me with a stick from time to time to make sure I've not passed away?

    • mlburnian on 06/08/2020 - 07:01

      No chance, keep an eye on KEF deals on Amazon

      • swalloweda on 06/08/2020 - 09:58

        I know, was being playful. If they ever get down below 700 I'm in!

        • mlburnian on 07/08/2020 - 09:26

          I got the kef q350 for 719 from Amazon. 3030i retail for about 400USD, the q350s retail for about 650USD.

      • poppingtags on 06/08/2020 - 21:53

        Which model of the KEF goes down to sub-$300 these days?

  • OzHan on 05/08/2020 - 19:22

    86db, you would need some serious power amp to drive them.

  • metalhead on 05/08/2020 - 19:31
    +1

    hi guys I have been using a Voll B44 pair of bookshelf speakers for the past few years, thanks to a deal posted on Ozbargain.
    They have been pretty good but unfortunately one of the pair of speakers got damaged while moving house.

    I realise comparing these $299 vs a $100ish set of speakers is not fair but could someone have a look at the below specs and advise ?

    specs for V44 below:

    4″ Carbon fibre woofer
1″ Silk dome tweeter
Magnetic speaker grills
75 watts power handling (per speaker)
84dB/w sensitivity
60hz-20khz frequency response
4 Ω Impedance
Third order crossover (18dB/Octave) with Zobel network
240mm (H) x 147mm (W) x 156mm (D) (per speaker)

    https://voll.com.au/product/b44/

    • Thaal Sinestro on 06/08/2020 - 03:17

      Voll's are very cheap; most speakers for receivers have astronomical price tags. Voll also has a subwoofer for $220.

    • SteveAndBelle on 06/08/2020 - 07:14
      +2

      Why not just go for the newer Voll B50s? No doubt you'll be able to hear a difference between the Volls and the 3010is however $180 worth of positive difference is in the ear of the beholder.

  • AlanHB on 05/08/2020 - 20:13

    I'm giving these a whirl for rear surrounds on my 5.1 setup. Spewing I didn't jump on the 3020i deal the other day but fingers crossed they'll do a similar job for that purpose.

  • plague69 on 05/08/2020 - 20:32

    Still waiting for my Edifier s3000pro sale… No need amp

  • G-rig on 05/08/2020 - 22:16

    A relative picked up some acoustic energy ae100 meant to be quite good bookshelf speakers for the price also. I'd usually go for Dynaudio or over it those brands but been happy with active monitors for quite a while, Yamaha hs80m. These look interesting tho for the price for computer setup .

  • bestbarginever on 05/08/2020 - 22:20
    +2

    Hi OP,

    Any subwoofer deals? Looking to upgrade my current yahama NS SW20 sub. My budget is $300-$400, specs wise something smallish to fit 30x30cm space

  • maddoglee on 06/08/2020 - 08:56

    Damn no more white ☹️

  • Fire Chicken on 06/08/2020 - 18:28

    I have a Grace M9XX, will that be able to drive these?

    • poppingtags on 06/08/2020 - 21:51

      No, the Grace is a headphone amplifier, doesn't drive passive speakers. Look at something like the Topping MX3 instead.

      • Fire Chicken on 07/08/2020 - 00:05

        The M9XX has RCA outputs, would the M9xx be able to line-out to active speakers then? I don't really feel like getting another DAC/AMP.

        • poppingtags on 09/08/2020 - 21:14

          No, I believe that is to connect it to an external amp and use the M9XX as a DAC only.

  • brettus1963 on 06/08/2020 - 21:28

    How would these pair with a Cambridge AXA25 amp?

  • Mickoja on 08/08/2020 - 07:19

    Hey @FunkyDan - just wondering if there are any left in white?

    • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 20/08/2020 - 14:13

      all gone now, we have white 3030i left brand new

  • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 10/08/2020 - 06:56

    Hello we will finalize stock later today keep checking on our website
    Thanks

    • Bigredkeg on 20/08/2020 - 11:46

      Did the whites drop down to 199?

  • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 20/08/2020 - 14:13

    they were ex display and had cosmetic damage to them, as stated when clients bought

  • hahajama on 07/09/2020 - 16:44

    Completely missed this one - all out of stock?

  • Store RepFunkyDan @ Rio Sound & Vision on 07/09/2020 - 20:03

    Might have a couple left just doing final count

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