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8.7
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Experts prefer Polk Audio T50 over Q Acoustics 3050
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Polk Audio T50 received 3 endorsements from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), The Sound Junky and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Q Acoustics 3050 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
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| 5 | - | Check price |  Polk Audio T50 The Polk Audio T50 floor-standing tower speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and versatile connectivity options, making them a great choice for small to medium-sized spaces. | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $249 |  Q Acoustics 3050 The Q Acoustics 3050 speakers offer exceptional sound quality, a sleek design, and compatibility with a range of amplifiers, making them a great option for those looking for high-quality sound in their home audio system. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jul 2023 BestReviews ranked Polk Audio T50 as #4
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Polk Audio T50 Shines at Movies... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50 Best Dolby Tower Speakers... ... ... Source: www.thesoundjunky.com - On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Polk Audio T50 Honorable Mention... ... ... Source: www.gadgetreview.com
Where to buy?
Polk Audio T50 
Q Acoustics 3050 
As can be seen below, Polk Audio T50 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Q Acoustics 3050 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT | BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
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| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts. | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3
| - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design. | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [13]
Total expert reviews: 13
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100
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| Average score based on 13 reviews | 97 |
| Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 90 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- GET SUPERIOR HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE WITH IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND & HI-RES AUDIO. Featuring a 1" tweeter, a 6.5" Driver and (2) 6.5" Bass Radiators. The 2 bass radiators augment the main woofer and produce a well-balanced, natural warm sound reaching the far corners of the room
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From Seller:
- Please order 2 boxes for a Pair of Floorstand speakers
- The perfectly proportioned 3050 speaker is the flagship of the 3000 Series speakers. Improved twin 165mm Aramid Fibre/Paper cone drivers deliver exceptional bass extension and midrange openness, whilst the new '2 in 1', Concentric Ring Dome tweeter adds astonishingly clear and smooth high frequencies.
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0667649346182, 0747192125509
UPC Numbers: 667649346182, 747192125509
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 5036694039434
Model Numbers: 5036694039489, QA3050
UPC Numbers: 660845667440
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
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
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
38Hz → 24kHz
44Hz - 22kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
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, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Dimensions
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Weight
20 lbs
39 lbs
Type of Feet Consider the type of feet accessories that come with the speaker based on where the speaker will be located. The “feet” are the supports that go on the bottom of the speaker to hold it in place. For c ... Show more
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Carpet Spikes
Tweeters
Tweeter Size 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 and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
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Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition 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, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Silk Dome, Wave Guide - Tweeter
Concentric Ring Dome tweeter
Mids
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Woofers
Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
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Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer
Aramid fibre woofers
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.
- Has 2-way reflex eclosure type
- Has treble unit of 25 mm
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Polk Audio T50 are a top selling and one of the cheapest options. They're a #1 bestseller in speakers category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dayton Audio T652 or Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II .
Polk Audio T50 are $352.45 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
Q Acoustics 3050 are a very popular and one of the most affordable options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Polk Monitor XT60 or JBL Arena 170 .
Q Acoustics 3050 are $250 less expensive than average speakers ($499).
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