GADGET REVIEW: Q Acoustics BT3

THE Q Acoustics BT3 is a solid alternative for a multimedia setup, which could be placed either in your living room as part of

The package comes with a pair of powered bookshelf speakers that will give a wider stereo soundstage compared to your average sound bar.

Aesthetics and hardware

The model that we have is the Jet Black version but there are other colors available as well, such as the Juice Red and Urban White. These color options will allow you to keep your multimedia setup in a consistent theme. The unit has a solid MDF cabinet with a mesh plastic grille placed at the front.

front grille so if you’re someone who likes the look of your speakers with its drivers exposed, this is something that you should keep in mind.

The right speaker is heavier than the left because it contains all of the electronics, including the has the control buttons such as the power and volume. It houses the connections as well, which include the RCA stereo, digital optical input, and stereo 3.5mm aux jack. There is also a subwoofer output if you need more bass.

Though the speakers could be a little bit big for some people, the size is just right for us as the speakers come in 240mm x 148mm x 226mm (HxWxD), which is just right for this form factor.

Bluetooth functionality

A really neat feature of this speaker is its built-in Bluetooth functionality. So, aside from being hooked up to your theatre system or desktop PC, it has the convenience of being able to wirelessly connect to your phone or portable music player that supports Bluetooth. The only downside of this is that you can get interrupted when you are listening directly from the line input when your bluetooth device

- tion as it prompts the speaker to switch to Bluetooth mode. It can get annoying and we hope there

Audio quality

Given that it has two separate speakers, which allow you to have a much wider stereo separation,

- stage compared to a typical soundbar. It’s a little bit basic compared to multi-channel systems but this setup is not an overkill and gives a satisfying listening experience.

While playing movies or music, it was able to deliver clear and precise audio, while the bass frequencies can go low enough to bring a satisfying thump when needed. There is always an option to add a subwoofer later on, which is convenient for a set of HiFi speakers.

Conclusion

you can go loud while maintaining clarity, plus the added bass would pleased most listeners.

The option to add a subwoofer later on through it’s subwoofer output is something that you

a plus. Finally, the design of the product itself can make your home theatre or desktop PC setup look good with color options that