Q Acoustics E300A In Ceiling WiFi & Bluetooth Unit + Remote Control With or Without Speakers

Description

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. With option of 2 or 4 x Q Acoustics speakers.

KEY FEATURES

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.
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.

“Alexa, play my favourite music tracks playlist”

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.

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