2020s Posted earlier at £99 at John Lewis and are going hot but these are £20 cheaper at Richer sounds with the possibility of £10 off with VIP. and a way longer warranty and Richer sounds are excellent when it comes to repairs or replacements.
The 2010is are excellent performers and set the standard at this price and size level" What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision magazine.
Affordable quality
The Q Acoustic 2010i standmount speakers are a quality pair of compact speakers at a surprisingly affordable price. Designed by true hi-fi enthusiasts, the 2010i use excellent quality components for the price.
Smooth treble response
The soft dome tweeter with a smooth, sweet sound is the ideal match for most budget amplifiers, which can be a little rough in their music handling. The new tweeter unit is also decoupled from the rest of the cabinet, so it isn't affected by vibration from the bass woofer unit - an impressive touch at this price.
Revised bass woofer for superior integration
Combined with a redesigned crossover, the up-rated woofer unit now integrates with the treble for a smoother and more seamless mid-range. The bass unit may be small, but its long-throw design also offers up a surprising amount of power for its size.
Class-leading construction quality
In addition to sounding better than most speakers at this price the Q 2010i is also better finished. Flush-mounted drive units and curved edges not only improve the aesthetics but also help the sound.
Perfectly sized to be used either on their own in a small room or as part of a home cinema package, Q here for the informed choice of small speaker.
Top comments
GoNz017
24 Mar 163#5
the bigger 2020's are great as the front L&R, 2010's are great surrounds. 2000ci for the centre and you have a great surround system.
Latest comments (55)
spencerslide
10 Apr 16#55
which one?
gwilson30019
4 Apr 16#54
I know it has already been mentioned briefly, but are these speakers suitable for a PC setup? What other equipment would I need to buy? Thanks
ADIDASADDICT
4 Apr 16#53
how do you get £10 off? Im VIP
spencerslide
29 Mar 16#50
True - I had 1 in the kitchen but really missed the stereo imaging so bought another. £300 all in.
Whilst the sound is expressive and incredibly tight, it misses the depth of bass and they get a little messy when there's a lot going on in a song. I think Sonos are outstanding with acoustic/vocal but difficult to get right with rock/indie
sparcus to spencerslide
31 Mar 16#52
Sonos 1s in a pair are nothing like the quality of the 2020i Q Acoustic run from a digital amp that's fed a chromecast audio signal. One is joy, the other is only destined to be returned so they don't stay around and within your view to constantly remind you of the mistake made.
GoNz017
30 Mar 161#51
April the 1st is 2 days away. :smiley:
My AV receivers 160w/ channel at 6 ohms and runs these, those farty little things would cause a mild trumping noise from the speakers!
Then again when you see the kids walking around thinking the noise coming from an iphone sounds good would probably think the amps great on these speakers.
spencerslide
28 Mar 16#48
This is simply unrivalled...these speakers with Chromecast audio and LEPY 2024A Plus Amplifier for around £123
Well you'll need two of the Sonos 1's to create the kind of proper stereo soundstage that a pair of these speakers will create. I'm not knocking Sonos kit, they're great but if you like your stereo to be from two discrete left and right channels you need a pair of them in each room. Soon the cost will add up.
A single Sonon speaker is no better than a decent Bluetooth speaker..there's the added benefit of a wireless connection but you will not have a stereo image.
spencerslide
28 Mar 16#47
Superb - it's only £22 wow, you could have a stonking set up for around £120 that would blow anything else out the water!
sparcus
26 Mar 16#46
The 2020i are bigger but better sounding bookshelves than these 2010i. Better base response is very noticeable. 2020i are very deep for their height, plus clearance for rear base port, beware here.
These sound awesome in our kitchen - high up on the wall units. V happy, driven with a SMSL SA-50 2x50W D-AMP.
teddybeers
26 Mar 16#45
I don't really know this brand.
In my opinion this amps are not powerful enough to fully enjoy the sound.
I'll get something bit bigger
I think you getting confused in here.
PC speakers and amps are usually only couple of watt in power - mostly up to 25W, some setts go to 50W.
Bookshelf speakers starts from 50W in most cases.
RMS power its not just loudness (as most people thinks).
Power is needed to move the speaker membrane fast as possible to produce "punch" - don't really need to be loud.
It's much more complicated than this but my language skills are not good enough to give you explanation.
Fell free to ask any questions about Q acoustics 2000 series as I have (had) most of them - 2050, 2020, 2020i, 2010i, 2000, 2070
1) Is it it feasible to rock these as pc speakers or would it be overkill/not practical?
2) What would be the best small amp to drive them for that purpose?
Thanks!
teddybeers to jaczor
26 Mar 16#43
They would be perfect for pc.
Just bear in mind the size as they not that small as you might think so.
Can't tell you about amps as I'm not up to date with them.
alwaysdeals
25 Mar 16#42
thanks
DJ Mole
25 Mar 16#32
Will these do go for extra speakers to makd 7.1?
Got the onkyo s7705 setup.
stufearn to DJ Mole
25 Mar 16#41
I would have said so Mr... I fancy a pair of thev2020's myself.... Have the 2010s for a 5.1 set up...,?
shakerman
25 Mar 16#39
I have Tannoy Mercury F1s with my Denon DM37 minisytem. Would these be a significant improvement over the Tannoys?
GoNz017
25 Mar 16#38
I don't get you, 2020's over 2010's have more power and better clarity. Of course I have a sub and I made no claim to them having deep base?
I spent a good hour in SuperFi with them all setup on a TX NR609 as a 5.1 package with the matching sub when I found the 2010's lacking a little, The salesman fetch a pair or 2020's and recalibrated then threw the upgrade into the deal as I liked it.
2020's are fine for stereo alone when you want bass but don't need it to rattle the doors.
polly69
25 Mar 16#37
Its the left and rights, ideally they should be under the TV i understand where your coming from but that doesnt allow for my Atmos speakers. I might just get them and give it a try, thanks for the ideas.
alwaysdeals
25 Mar 16#35
what do need to buy with these to get them to work with my sony TV?
ebaysniper to alwaysdeals
25 Mar 16#36
You will need a 2 channel amp or something like this.
ebaysniper
25 Mar 161#34
Indeed I stand corrected. These speakers are rated at 6 ohms:
humorleung
25 Mar 16#33
How does this one compare with JBL Control One? :neutral_face:
spencerslide
25 Mar 161#26
Pair these up with a decent cheap or second-hand amp, chromecast audio and you have a cracking little set up alternative to SONOS et al for £200
Heat added nice find. Can anyone recommend a set of budget stands for these thanks.
barbiegirl
25 Mar 16#29
+1. There's no replacement for displacement. Ever.
gabberandy
25 Mar 16#28
86db? Rather have something like monitor audio.
poorboys
25 Mar 16#27
Was looking for a pair of speaker for bedroom setup. Have a Denon M39 and was originally looking at getting a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.0 for £40. Does anybody know if these are a better option?.
GoNz017
24 Mar 163#5
the bigger 2020's are great as the front L&R, 2010's are great surrounds. 2000ci for the centre and you have a great surround system.
polly69 to GoNz017
24 Mar 16#7
My Tv is in the corner on a stand that has a vesa mount and their is no room i have every gadget their it the stand is full and because of the location wall mounting for the fronts is out of the question, ive always wanted some big floor standing speakers but my lounge doesn't have the space in the right areas to fit them. On my stand i have the Bostons on the middle shelf and on the top shelf above i have the Onkyo Atmos speakers as they are meant to be over the left and rights and mounted under the TV i have the center channel. Im tempted to get a pair of each and figure it out after but to be fair the Bostons sound great and fill the room and are very loud and the Sub shakes the room so i dont really need to upgrade but when you are into home AV you always want something better than you have.
teddybeers to GoNz017
25 Mar 16#25
Not really true.
There is only really small difference between 2020i and 2010i.
They both need subwoofer as this size of the driver and enclosure will never produce deep bass.
While played with sub 99% of population will not here any difference.
Anyway.
They sound great but looks even better in white gloss.
Grey ones looks just average
polly69
24 Mar 16#1
I personally which i had space for book shelf speakers i have a set of Boston Acoustics the small ones as i dont have space, the do sound great but are nowhere near big speakers. These are a great buy.
teddybeers to polly69
25 Mar 16#24
Small size speakers never going to get close to big ones.
No mater of the brand and money spend.
BeerGoggles
25 Mar 16#20
so what is the main difference between the 2020 and 2010 model? I'm looking for a good all rounder..
teddybeers to BeerGoggles
25 Mar 16#23
Size of the enclosure and drivers themselves.
ebaysniper
24 Mar 162#8
For anyone interested, these speakers are 4 ohm.
garyhawes1 to ebaysniper
24 Mar 16#10
4 ohm , does that mean they need more or less power to drive ? or something different :-)
Sunrayho to ebaysniper
25 Mar 16#12
Oh, mine are 6 ohm!
deekarma to ebaysniper
25 Mar 16#13
Nope. They're 6.
teddybeers to ebaysniper
25 Mar 16#22
No they not.
All of the 2000 series are 6ohm.
Personaly own 2050, 2020, 2010, 2000 and 2070
AwesomeDawson
25 Mar 16#21
These are awesome. I have them as PC speakers with a Amptastic mini amp, and a Beresford DAC
ketsunoanna
25 Mar 16#19
I have Q Acoustics tv mount soundbar and it blows away all the other soundbars in sound quality and volume. QAcdoustics make seriously good sounding speakers.
aclofty
25 Mar 16#18
I have a pair of the 2020 and the 2000 centre in gloss white which look amazing, brilliant speakers on a AV setup, had them with a basic pioneer sub before getting a BK Gemini (British made) and the whole kit sounds brilliant. I have ordered me a set for the PC amplifier. Might see how the bass goes, as I might need a sub in the future.
Nice to see a Richer Sounds special that you don't have to drive an hour for.
Thanks OP
yomanation
25 Mar 16#17
Would these be good to use as monitor speakers with an audio interface?
aaron_9
25 Mar 16#16
Excellent speakers at an excellent price. I have 4x 2020i and a 2000ci for the centre with a KEF Kube 2 and they're amazing!
cicobuff
25 Mar 161#15
I understand that you say due to the location wall mounting is not an option, but are you sure? I mean you can get swivel wall mounts and toe-in the speakers to the listening position...may not look 'conventional' but it is an option.
I use a pair of side clamp wall mounts in the bedroom above the wardrobes and mount bookshelf speakers.
Koma Toes
25 Mar 16#14
Speaker Specifications
Enclosure type: 2-way reflex Bass Unit: 100m
Treble Unit: 25mm Frequency Response: 68Hz - 22kHz
Nominal Impedance: 6ohm Minimum Impedance: 4ohm
Sensitivity: 86dB Recommended Power: 15 - 75w
Crossover Frequency: 2.8kHz Dimensions H/D/W mm: 234.5 x 203 x 150
Weight: 3.5kg Sold in: Pairs
Warranty: 5 Years
dazsti
25 Mar 16#11
More current needed to drive a 4 ohm speaker, just check that your amp or Av receiver will accept 4ohm speakers.
TheVoice
24 Mar 16#9
Superb speakers for this price, I've got the newer 3010s and they're excellent. Nearly went for 2020s but they were too big to use as PC speakers on a desk.
moorey7
24 Mar 16#3
John Lewis speakers are the 2020i, these are the 2010i. Which are the better speakers?
Sunrayho to moorey7
24 Mar 161#6
I have 2010's which are really great; but 2020i's have both High and Low frequency connections, so are even better. I am very tempted to upgrade my front pair! Good find Op.
tomwatts
24 Mar 16#2
These are 2010's not 2020's...
polly69 to tomwatts
24 Mar 16#4
My mistake sorry, still a great buy though. They are still £99 on JL site and the other colors go to £164. That why i made the mistake.
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Opening post
The 2010is are excellent performers and set the standard at this price and size level" What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision magazine.
Affordable quality
The Q Acoustic 2010i standmount speakers are a quality pair of compact speakers at a surprisingly affordable price. Designed by true hi-fi enthusiasts, the 2010i use excellent quality components for the price.
Smooth treble response
The soft dome tweeter with a smooth, sweet sound is the ideal match for most budget amplifiers, which can be a little rough in their music handling. The new tweeter unit is also decoupled from the rest of the cabinet, so it isn't affected by vibration from the bass woofer unit - an impressive touch at this price.
Revised bass woofer for superior integration
Combined with a redesigned crossover, the up-rated woofer unit now integrates with the treble for a smoother and more seamless mid-range. The bass unit may be small, but its long-throw design also offers up a surprising amount of power for its size.
Class-leading construction quality
In addition to sounding better than most speakers at this price the Q 2010i is also better finished. Flush-mounted drive units and curved edges not only improve the aesthetics but also help the sound.
Perfectly sized to be used either on their own in a small room or as part of a home cinema package, Q here for the informed choice of small speaker.
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Latest comments (55)
Whilst the sound is expressive and incredibly tight, it misses the depth of bass and they get a little messy when there's a lot going on in a song. I think Sonos are outstanding with acoustic/vocal but difficult to get right with rock/indie
My AV receivers 160w/ channel at 6 ohms and runs these, those farty little things would cause a mild trumping noise from the speakers!
Then again when you see the kids walking around thinking the noise coming from an iphone sounds good would probably think the amps great on these speakers.
or £150 for a Sonos 1. No brainer methinks.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/252309900343?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=9046883&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=pla-131843277666&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=122&ul_noapp=true
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00SATAEEA/?tag=ho01f-21
A single Sonon speaker is no better than a decent Bluetooth speaker..there's the added benefit of a wireless connection but you will not have a stereo image.
These sound awesome in our kitchen - high up on the wall units. V happy, driven with a SMSL SA-50 2x50W D-AMP.
In my opinion this amps are not powerful enough to fully enjoy the sound.
I'll get something bit bigger
I think you getting confused in here.
PC speakers and amps are usually only couple of watt in power - mostly up to 25W, some setts go to 50W.
Bookshelf speakers starts from 50W in most cases.
RMS power its not just loudness (as most people thinks).
Power is needed to move the speaker membrane fast as possible to produce "punch" - don't really need to be loud.
It's much more complicated than this but my language skills are not good enough to give you explanation.
Fell free to ask any questions about Q acoustics 2000 series as I have (had) most of them - 2050, 2020, 2020i, 2010i, 2000, 2070
T30 amp
Or this (has a bit more power, 30w x2):
Tp22
1) Is it it feasible to rock these as pc speakers or would it be overkill/not practical?
2) What would be the best small amp to drive them for that purpose?
Thanks!
Just bear in mind the size as they not that small as you might think so.
Can't tell you about amps as I'm not up to date with them.
Got the onkyo s7705 setup.
I spent a good hour in SuperFi with them all setup on a TX NR609 as a 5.1 package with the matching sub when I found the 2010's lacking a little, The salesman fetch a pair or 2020's and recalibrated then threw the upgrade into the deal as I liked it.
2020's are fine for stereo alone when you want bass but don't need it to rattle the doors.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SATAEEA/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=569136327&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005ZTKL14&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=005EQ1M1AC46W4DRGEQZ
There is only really small difference between 2020i and 2010i.
They both need subwoofer as this size of the driver and enclosure will never produce deep bass.
While played with sub 99% of population will not here any difference.
Anyway.
They sound great but looks even better in white gloss.
Grey ones looks just average
No mater of the brand and money spend.
All of the 2000 series are 6ohm.
Personaly own 2050, 2020, 2010, 2000 and 2070
Nice to see a Richer Sounds special that you don't have to drive an hour for.
Thanks OP
I use a pair of side clamp wall mounts in the bedroom above the wardrobes and mount bookshelf speakers.
Enclosure type: 2-way reflex Bass Unit: 100m
Treble Unit: 25mm Frequency Response: 68Hz - 22kHz
Nominal Impedance: 6ohm Minimum Impedance: 4ohm
Sensitivity: 86dB Recommended Power: 15 - 75w
Crossover Frequency: 2.8kHz Dimensions H/D/W mm: 234.5 x 203 x 150
Weight: 3.5kg Sold in: Pairs
Warranty: 5 Years
http://www.johnlewis.com/q-acoustics-2010i-bookshelf-speakers/p231503071?navAction=jump