Q Acoustics has introduced the Q B12, the first in a new range of “powerful” subwoofers and which are designed to complement the company’s own Q Acoustics’ 3000i and Concept 5.1 speaker range. The sub can be purchased alone, of course, but is available in a matching finish (black and white vinyl) to the Q Acoustics 3000i range and priced at $599, or in a matching finish (black and white gloss) to the Q Acoustics Concept range for $799.
The QB12 sports a long-throw 12-inch driver with “high sensitivity and superb dynamics” and is powered by a low distortion 220W Texas Instruments TPA3255 Class D amplifier. The company says that this is its largest and most powerful subwoofer so far and includes an active limiter and a proprietary PurePath Ultra-HD amplifier tech to minimize distortion and promote a more “forceful” sound.
A die-cast aluminum heat sink on the rear panel cools both the amp and power supply and a 0º/180º phase switch allows for optimal integration with L/R speakers. Q Acoustics has also installed a “dart brace” internal design inside the MDF cabinet to support the 12-inch driver and therefore facilitate smoother low-end performance, and reduce resonance and unwanted vibrations.
Adjustable spiked feet provide additional support when the Q B12 is placed on carpets, while optional rubber caps for wooden and other hard surfaces are also provided. The rear panel panel of the sub includes a cable management feature which allows plugs to be hidden and cables passed through the subwoofer’s base.
The Q B12 will be available from January 2020 in the US, and is also included in the following 5.1 speaker packages: Q Acoustics 3010i 5.1 PLUS ($1,295), Q Acoustics 3050i 5.1 PLUS ($1,845) and Q Acoustics Concept 5.1 PLUS ($2999). For more information, go to the Q Acoustics website.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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