Superb Q Acoustics Concept 30 speakers plummet to lowest-ever price with £500 saving

Q Acoustics Concept 30 mounted on stands
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The Q Acoustics Concept 30 standmount speakers have dropped to their lowest-ever price of £399, delivering a substantial £500 saving from their £899 RRP.

This tempting deal is available at Peter Tyson and Amazon, making them significantly more accessible to budget-conscious audiophiles.

However, there's an important caveat – only the silver finish is available at this reduced price, while the black variant remains at full RRP.

Additionally, to secure the full £500 discount at Peter Tyson, you'll need to sign up for their free VIP account – otherwise, the reduction is limited to £400 off, bringing the price to £499.

This deal matches the lowest price we've previously seen for the Concept 30, making it particularly compelling for those who missed out before.

Best Q Acoustics standmounts deal

Q Acoustics Concept 30 was £899 now £399 at Amazon (save £500)Deal is for the silver version onlyDeal also at Peter Tyson

Q Acoustics Concept 30 was £899 now £399 at Amazon (save £500)
The Q Acoustics Concept 30 pack flagship tech into compact cabinets, delivering smooth, refined sound with excellent clarity and room-filling presence. And with £500 off, they're a very tempting proposition indeed.
Deal is for the silver version only

Deal also at Peter Tyson

The Concept 30 represent a significant step up from Q Acoustics' entry-level offerings, incorporating technology borrowed from the company's flagship models.

The speakers feature a 12.5cm mid/bass driver that inherits cone material, voice coil structure, and suspension system from the prestigious Concept 500, while the 2.5cm dome tweeter benefits from similar flagship DNA.

Other highlights include a 3mm-thick aluminium baffle mounted with pre-tensioned studs that provide optimal acoustic sealing while minimising structural coupling.

The speakers have an isolating cabinet base comprised of two plates separated by a suspension mechanism, designed to prevent unwanted vibrations while isolating the crossover from electromagnetic interference.

The compact dimensions belie this sophisticated internal architecture, which includes Q Acoustics' P2P cabinet-stiffening bracing technique and Gelcore treatment for tackling cabinet resonance.

Standmount speakers: Q Acoustics Concept 30

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Our testing revealed the Concept 30 deliver the familiar Q Acoustics house sound – smooth, refined, and punchy, with excellent clarity and room-filling presence.

The speakers excel at producing an open, well-imaged soundstage with precise detail retrieval across the frequency spectrum, maintaining a pleasing balance between weight and crispness.

The speakers particularly shine with upbeat material, delivering immediacy and attention-grabbing bass weight that makes them engaging performers.

However, our review noted they adopt a more upfront presentation compared to previous Concept models, which can sometimes come at the expense of dynamic subtlety when handling more nuanced musical passages.

While not quite matching the class-leading KEF LS50 Meta in terms of dynamic expression and rhythmic sophistication, the Concept 30 offer compelling performance that showcases their engineering and premium build quality.

The combination of flagship-derived technology, refined presentation, and exceptional construction makes them formidable contenders in the competitive standmount speaker market.

At £399, these speakers represent exceptional value for those seeking British audio engineering excellence without the premium price tag.

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Read our original Q Acoustics Concept 30 review

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Harry McKerrell
Senior staff writer

Harry McKerrell is a senior staff writer at What Hi-Fi?. During his time at the publication, he has written countless news stories alongside features, advice and reviews of products ranging from floorstanding speakers and music streamers to over-ear headphones, wireless earbuds and portable DACs. He has covered launches from hi-fi and consumer tech brands, and major industry events including IFA, High End Munich and, of course, the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. When not at work he can be found playing hockey, practising the piano or trying to pet strangers' dogs.

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