E300A is a 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | ||
| Type: 3.5mm stereo | ||
| Sensitivity: 350mV | ||
| Max level: 750mV | ||
| Impedence: ~30k ohm | ||
| Optical input: | ||
| Type: 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 | ||
| 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 |
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