Q ACOUSTICS M40 POWERED MICRO-TOWER WIRELESS SPEAKERS LAUNCHED

British HiFi Brand Q Acoustics has launched the Q Acoustics M40 Powered Micro-Tower wireless audio system.

Following on from the M20 HD wireless audio system, Q Acoustics brings its latest acoustic technologies to an audio system with the flexibility to support numerous sources of music and the power to deliver full-scale sound in an unobtrusive, room-friendly design.

Q ACOUSTICS M40

At just 71cm high, these petite pillars are compact and discreet. They’ll fit into any interior space, and their high-quality finish in Black, White and Walnut theyn will complement any home décor.

M40 is designed to serve up high-resolution stereo sound no matter the setting. It’s ideal as a main audio system in settings where space is at a premium, or as a step on the HiFi ladder for those who don’t want a component-heavy system of separates, and it’s a cool second-room system.

BLUETOOTH CONECTIVITY

On board Bluetooth 5.0 provides wireless connectivity and is compatible with aptX HD and aptX Low Latency technology, so high-resolution sound (up to 24bit/48kHz) can be streamed from any compatible device such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet- and even appropriately specified televisions. Connect the M40 to a computer via its USB input and 24bit/192kHz resolution is available.

M40 has enough inputs to let your games console, your TV, a set-top box, pre-amplified turntable or any other source of sound that takes your fancy join in the high-resolution audio action. You can even attach a subwoofer.

CONTINUOUS CURVED CONE

The Q Acoustics M40 features with the latest Q Acoustics advancement in driver technology: the C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid/bass driver. First seen and heard in the 5000 Series of loudspeakers, C3 (pronounced ‘C cubed’) combines the bass performance of a traditional straight cone with the high/midrange control and fidelity of a flared cone. The M40 adopts a Tweeter-at-the-top driver configuration.

TWEETER

In addition, the M40 features a decoupled tweeter along with Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser (HPE) technology to reduce unwanted standing waves inside the cabinet. The cabinet itself is beautifully sculpted, and features Q Acoustics’ proprietary Point to Point (P2P) internal bracing to keep the speaker as rigid and inert as possible.

Q ACOUSTICS M40 EQ

It’s easy to set-up the M40 so the system is always performing to its maximum, no matter where it is in the room. As well as being able to designate the powered speaker as either the left or right channel (to make accessing mains power as simple as possible), there’s also an EQ switch to let the system know if each speaker is positioned in a corner, against a wall or in free space so its digital sound processing can work its magic and optimise the audio performance.

GRILLE

Particular attention has been given to the M40 grille design. Fixing the grille to the baffle, rather than be removable, allows for added strength derived from the baffle and significantly reduces the grille’s structure, particularly around the drivers.

Q ACOUSTICS M40 CLASS D AMPLIFICATION

100 + 100 watts of Class D amplification is designed to bring your music, movies and games vividly to life.

Q ACOUSTICS M40 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply Voltage: 100V-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Power Consumption Standby: <0.5 Watts Typical use: ~10 W

Amplifier Performance Peak Power Output: 2 x 100 W Rated Output Power (4 Ohms): 2 x 50 W RMS THD @ Rated Power: <0.7%

Enclosure type: 2-way reflex (ported)

Mid/Bass unit: 2 x 125 mm (5.0 in)

Treble unit: 1 x 22 mm (0.9 in)

Crossover frequency: 2.5 kHz

Frequency Response (-6dB): 38 Hz – 22 kHz

Inputs

Analogue (2 x Phono) Sensitivity: 700 mV RMS Max. input level: 2.15 VRMS

Analogue (3.5mm Jack) Sensitivity: 400 mVRMS Max. input level: 1.25 VRMS

Optical (S/PDIF): TOSLINK (Maximum resolution: 24 bit/192 kHz)

USB: Type B connector(Maximum resolution: 24 bit/192 kHz)

Bluetooth® version; 5.0 Supported codecs; aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX™ Low Latency, SBC, AAC

Outputs

Sub out (Phono) Max. Output: 1 VRMS

Dimensions (W x H x D): 250 mm x 710 mm x 296 mm (10” x 28” x 11.7”) with stabilisers Weight Amplified speaker: 12.4kg (27 lb 5 oz) Passive speaker: 11.8g (26 lb)

Q ACOUSTICS M40 PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Q Acoustics M40 is available now, priced £749 /€899/ $999.

HiFi PiG Says: Stylish looking and compact enough for modern homes, we can’t wait to hear the Q Acoustics M40.