Every speaker, no matter size or shape or quality or cost, is either passive or active. It either relies on an external amplifier somewhere else in your stereo system, or packs all the hardware it ...

The new Q Active 200 speakers look and sound completely different and offer a more affordable way to move to an active speaker system. A couple of years ago, active loudspeakers seemed to be the next ...

It’s a good day for fans of Q Acoustics, as the British audio device maker today unveiled a new member of its award-winning 5000 series of stereo and home theater speakers, the 5050 passive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 5 years old. The Tensegrity ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Standing only 28-inches tall, the Q Acoustics M40 micro-towers soar over the wireless speaker competition priced under $1,000. Not only have these compact micro-tower loudspeakers that are only 28 ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Ask an audio engineer what their biggest hurdle designing an awesome speaker is, and chances are it’s not a lack of knowledge or technology, but budget constraints. Any engineering team at a reputable ...

Its latest offering, the Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System, is headlined by a five-star pair of stereo speakers and calls in ...

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 ...