Q Acoustics M40
The most convenient and cost-effective way to fill your home with full-size, powerful and immersive sound without filling your home with big, imposing loudspeakers. These quality micro-towers have the flexibility to support numerous wired and wireless sources of music.
KEY FEATURES
- Ultra-compact micro-tower design, providing ultimate positional flexibility
- Convenience: 2 x 100 watts of built-in amplification means no extra boxes required
- High-resolution wireless streaming via Bluetooth® 5.0 with aptX™ HD compatibility
- Numerous connectivity options means M40 can deal with any sound source, such as a TV, turntable (with a built-in preamp), games console, set-top box, CD player, network streamer.
- C3 (pronounced ‘C-cubed’) Continuous Curved Cone™ design in the mid/bass driver ensures smooth, nuanced tweeter integration and extremely capable, but controlled bass
OVERVIEW
Ultra-compact micro-tower design
At just 71cm high, these petite pillars are compact and discreet. They’ll fit seamlessly into any interior space, and their high-quality finish – available in Black, White and Walnut - will complement any home decor vocabulary. And they do so without compromising on the established Q Acoustics strengths of powerful, precise and engrossing sonic performance.
A system for every setting
M40 is designed to serve up extraordinary high-resolution stereo sound no matter the setting. It’s ideal as a main audio system in settings where space is at a premium, it’s perfect as a step on the hi-fi ladder for those who don’t want a component-heavy system of hi-fi separates, and it’s the ultimate second-room system. There are no circumstances in which the M40 micro-tower powered audio system isn’t the correct answer.
High-resolution wireless stereo experience
Specified to meet every eventuality, the M40 is able to deliver stunning stereo sound no matter where it’s coming from. On board Bluetooth® 5.0 provides rock-solid 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.
A host of connectivity options
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 in case you really want to shake the room. Whatever you want to listen to, the M40 can deal with it, in style. 200 watts of Class D amplification provides the impetus. All you need to do is cue up your favourite tunes and let the M40 bring your music, movies and games vividly to life.
Special grille design
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. The result of the M40’s open grille design minimises disruption of sound dispersion patterns, while reducing reflections for a smoother sonic performance.
C3 Continuous Curved ConeTM driver design
The 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 award-winning 5000 Series of loudspeakers, C3 (pronounced ‘C cubed’) combines the outstanding bass performance of a traditional straight cone with the high/midrange control and fidelity of a flared cone. The best of both worlds, in other words.
Award-winning cabinet technology
In addition, the M40 features a decoupled tweeter for crisp, pure high frequency performance, along with Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser™ (HPE™) technology to reduce unwanted standing waves inside the cabinet. The cabinet itself is beautifully sculpted, flawlessly finished, and features Q Acoustics’ proprietary Point to Point™ (P2P™) internal bracing to keep the speaker as rigid and inert as possible.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power
- Supply Voltage 100V-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption
- Standby <0.5 Watts
- Typical use ~10 W/li>
Amplifier Performance
- Peak Power Output 2 x 100 W
- Rated Output Power 2 x 50 W RMS
- THD @ Rated Power <0.7%
Acoustics
- 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 V RMS
- Analogue (3.5mm Jack) Sensitivity 400 mV RMS, Max. input level 1.25 V RMS
- Optical (S/PDIF) TOSLINK (Maximum resolution: 24 bit/192 kHz)
- USB Type B connector (Maximum resolution: 24 bit/192 kHz)
Bluetooth®
- Bluetooth® version 5.0
- Supported codecs aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX™ Low Latency, SBC, AAC
Outputs
- Sub out (Phono) Max. Output 1 V RMS
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)
IN THE BOX
- 1x Powered M40 speaker
- 1x Passive M40 speaker
- 4x Rear Stabiliser
- 8x M5 screw
- 8x Spike Feet
- 8x Spike Cover
- 1x Remote Handset (including batteries)
- 1x Speaker Cable (4 metres)
- 1x UK Power Cord (2 metres)
- 1x EU Power Cord (2 metres)
- 2x Foam Bungs
Explore the Series
Introducing the M series
Consisting of the compact M20 bookshelf and the 71cm tall M40 micro-towers, the M series models boast room-friendly and flexible designs. Whether streaming music, connecting to your TV or playing video games, these speakers deliver powerful and dynamic audio.
Explore the SeriesVersatility and convenience
With built-in Class-D amplifiers providing the digital power, the M series is a one-stop audio system contained in two speakers. It means no extra boxes are required, while its versatility makes it ideal as a first, main or second-room audio system.
Explore the SeriesConnectivity options
Enjoy high-resolution wireless streaming via Bluetooth® 5.0 with aptX™ HD compatibility, while these speakers allowing connection of any sound source, such as a TV, turntable (with a built-in preamp), games console, set-top box, CD player, network streamer.
Explore the SeriesInterior-friendly finishes
Arriving in three stylish finishes, these compact powered speakers will compliment any living space. Choose from a classic Matte Black, an elegant Matte White or vintage Walnut veneer. Matching speaker stands complete this sharp-looking set-up.
Explore the SeriesC3 Continuous Curved ConeTM driver
The advanced C3 profile (M40 only) combines the bass performance benefits of a traditional straight conic cone with the midrange control of a flared design. By creating a continuous curve profile, we’ve achieved excellent dispersion characteristics, well-controlled frequency response and seamless integration with the tweeter. Bass dynamics are improved, low-end control is superior, it’s more forgiving of room position too.
High-resolution streaming
M series delivers stunning stereo sound no matter the source. Bluetooth® 5.0 provides rock-solid 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. Connect to a computer via its USB input for 24bit/192kHz resolution audio.
Built-in amplification
Built-in low distortion Class-D digital amplifiers directly drive the speakers, providing the powerful, dynamic but nuanced audio. On board DSP (Digital Signal Processor) applies equalisation according to the chosen boundary condition, while it’s also utilised to maximise low frequency extension and enlarge the soundstage, resulting in performance that belies the M20 and M40’s compact size.
P2P™ (Point to Point) bracing
Our P2P™ (Point to Point™) bracing used throughout the M series supports the parts of the enclosure that need to be stiffened making the new enclosures exceptionally rigid, improving the focus of the stereo image and giving the soundstage more accuracy than ever before.
HPE™ (Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer)
Despite only measuring 71cm tall, M40 is, like all floorstanding loudspeakers, vulnerable to internal build-up of pressure that causes unwanted standing waves and colouration. To prevent this occurring, specially designed HPE™ (Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser™) tubes are fitted inside the cabinet to nullify internal pressure and improve frequency response.
Flexible friend
These speakers always perform to their maximum, no matter where they are in the room. Designate the powered speaker as either the left or right channel (to make accessing the mains power easier), while an EQ switch lets the system know if each speaker is positioned in a corner, against a wall or in free space so its digital sound processing can temper the bass and optimise the audio performance.