Q Acoustics E300A
E300A is a fitted Wi-Fi-enabled, in-ceiling-installed hi-fi amplifier that can form the centre of a smart home eco-system. Combining the company’s renowned sonic expertise with the convenience of Amazon Alexa voice control, the easy install E300A is the latest example of Q Acoustics’ peerless ability to design class-leading, high-performance audio systems.
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- Convenience of integrated voice control via Amazon Alexa.
- Powerful high quality fitted audio amplifier, pair with two or four Q Acoustics in-ceiling or in-wall speakers.
- Can form the heart of a smart home and multi-room audio system.
- Compatible with popular music services Amazon Multi-Room Audio, Apple AirPlay® 2 TIDAL Connect and Spotify® Connect Hi-Fi.
- Includes Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless streaming of music from compatible devices.
- Certified 60-minute fire rating, no fire hood is required.
- Audio input for TV sound.
OVERVIEW
Designed specifically for installation
E300A is a simple and elegant solution, the main unit and speakers all fitted in the ceiling during building work or renovation, while it is also suited to pre-fitting into new builds or extensions. A certified fire-resistant rating of 60 minutes means E300A maintains a fire barrier without the need to fit a separate fire hood. Once installed, E300A is a discreet, zero-clutter solution to your smart home audio requirements.
Make E300A the centre of your smart home
E300A is suitable for installation in any room in the home and is just as capable of powering a single-room set-up or expansive multi-room system as it is driving an entire smart home habitat. Integrated Amazon Alexa voice-control is activated by three far-field microphones, ensuring 360-degree coverage across even the largest open-plan living space. Use E300A’s power of Amazon Alexa with other compatible smart home products such as light fittings, thermostats, and door entry.
Just like many other Alexa-enabled products, E300A features an LED light ring to confirm voice interaction - and its surface-mounted light sensor ensures the LED ring is set to the correct intensity depending on the ambient light of your room.
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E300A is compatible with popular music services Amazon Music, Apple AirPlay 2®, TIDAL Connect and Spotify® Connect Hi-Fi, simply select E300A as a speaker to play though on the App. Connection to the internet is available using the Ethernet socket or via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 5.2 is also on board for alternative wireless streaming from compatible devices such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Enhance the sound on your TV
E300A includes a combined mini Toslink socket for optical digital audio and 3.5mm stereo analogue jack, this input is manually selected using the remote control or App. Simply fit a suitable length optical digital cable from the TV to enjoy hi-fi-quality TV sound.
Flexible speaker options
Driven-by a high-quality stereo amplifier, E300A delivers 2 x 25W of power at 6 ohms - optimised for Q Acoustics’ wide range of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. It is capable of powering up to four speakers in the same room or across multiple rooms. Additionally, any pair of passive speakers, including cabinet designs between 6 - 8 ohms can be connected. No matter which you choose, E300A can fill your home with dynamic, immersive high-fidelity sound.
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SOFTWARE UPDATES
13/03/2025 - Software version 2674.0011. This release improves the overall power amplification of E300, equalising all sources to output rated power. It also fixes a couple of bugs relating to WIFI reset and 96kHz sample rate playback on the optical AUX input.
SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Sources
- Network audio streaming: RJ45 Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth: Version 5.2, A2DP
Analogue Input
- 3.5mm stereo
- Sensitivity: 350mV
- Max level: 750mV
- Impedance: ~30k ohm
Optical Input
- mini TOSLINK
- Resolution: 24bit 96kHz
Local Input Module
- RJ45
Speaker Outputs
- Left & right, stereo
Music Services / Streaming Methods
- Spotify Connect
- Apple Airplay 2.0
- Amazon Music MRA
- TIDAL Connect
- Over Ethernet / Wi-Fi
Amplifier
- Type: Class D
- Continuous power: 2 x 25W @ 6ohm
- Peak power: 2x 50W
- THD: 0.2% @ rated power
- SNR: >70dB @ Rated power
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 1dB
- Latency: 40-80ms Optical and analogue
Ratings
- E300 Ceiling system: 60-minute fire, BS EN 1365-2, BS EN 1363-1
Control
- Voice: Alexa voice services
- IR remote control: x 13
- BT AVRCP: v1.6 (play, pause, skip, track, artist, album name)
- Buttons: x 2 (mute / unmute, reset)
- Menu languages: English, French, German, Spanish
Power Supply
- Input: 100 - 240V AC 50/60 Hz
- Output: 22V DC 1.5amps
Dimensions
- Main unit: 30mm x 50mm x 115mm
Power Consumption
- Typical: 10W
- Standby: 1.5W
Ceiling Panel
- Net weight: 1.2kg
- Dimensions: 125mm x 125mm x 145mm
Speaker Cable Supplied
- Gauge: 18 AWG
- Lengths: 2 x 4m
IN THE BOX
- 1x E300A fitted in-ceiling unit
- 1x Remote handset (including 2x AAA batteries)
- 2x Speaker cable (4 metres each)
- 1x UK power cord (1.3 metres)
- 1x EU power cord (1.3 metres)
- 1x Power supply
- 1x Cutout template
- 1x Optical Mini TOSLINK adapter
- 2x Speaker plugs
- 1x User guide