Neither Q Acoustics 3020 nor Sony SSCS5 were recommended by experts this month
On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 77 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither Q Acoustics 3020 nor Sony SSCS5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Kef LS50 or other critically acclaimed Bookshelf Speakers of this month.
For reference, Kef LS50 received 5 endorsements this month, from ZD Net (13 Feb 2023), T3 (12 Nov 2024) Gear Patrol (16 Jul 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys  | ZD Net  | Pitchfork  | Wirecutter  | T3  | Gear Patrol  | Rolling Stone  | The Master Switch  | What Hi-Fi  | hifioasis.com  |
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| 1 | - | $930 |  Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Q Acoustics 3020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $200 |  Sony SSCS5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Bookshelf Speakers ranking? It's here
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Q Acoustics 3020 nor Sony SSCS5 were recommended by key experts who publish Bookshelf Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $930 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $449 |  Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 8 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 3 | - | $546 |  Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 The Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf speakers offer clear and balanced sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making them a great choice for general listening purposes in medium-sized rooms and larger spaces. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $280 |  Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 The Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speaker offers clear and balanced sound quality with a sleek design and good connectivity options, making it a great choice for home theater and music playback on a modest budget. | 2 | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [10]
Total expert reviews: 10
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by SoundReview | 58 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 9
From Seller:
- Next Level Home Theater Systems: Get premium audio quality without the premium price tag with Q ACOUSTICS 3020 Bookshelf Speakers. 2-in-1 ring dome 1" tweeters and 5" bass drivers with low resonance cabinets deliver crystal-clear sound, low distortion, and wide dispersion for an incredibly immersive movie-watching experience.
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From Seller:
- Bookshelf speaker with Hi-Res Audio perfect for your home theater or music listening setup
- Amplify your movie, music, and gaming experience with a speaker that provides full frequency audio with a three-way, three-driver speaker system
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General Info
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Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Two-Way
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Physical Features
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Weight
10 lbs
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Indoor or Outdoor Use
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Indoor
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Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Fiberboard
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Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
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Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
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Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
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Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
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Tweeter Type Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally ... Show more
Dome
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Tweeter Material
In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Ring dome
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Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
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Controls
Remote Control
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App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
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Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
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Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
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Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
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Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
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Ideal for larger rooms due to its dynamic realism
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