At a glance
Q Acoustics M20 in 5 facts
- Type: Powered bookshelf speaker
- Frequency response: 55 Hz to 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 88 dB
- Impedance: 6 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.6/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
I bought the Q Acoustics M20 active powered speaker system for my home office. In this review, I discussed its impressive sound quality, solid build, and various connectivity options. However, I also noted some downsides, such as the large size for desktop use and slightly confusing controls. Overall, the M20 offers excellent value for the money, but be prepared for a few quirks. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 169 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Powered (Active)
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Drivers
- 1x 0.75" Tweeter + 1x 5" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 55 Hz to 22 kHz
- Crossover frequency
- 2.8 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB
- Impedance
- 6 Ω
- Amplifier power
- 65 W per channel 64 W total Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Power handling (RMS)
- 32 W 65 W peak Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Maximum SPL
- 105 dB
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Port location
- Rear Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Port tuning frequency
- 49 Hz
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Shelf, Stand
- Height
- 11 in 279 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Width
- 6.7 in 170 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Depth
- 11.7 in 296 mm Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
- Weight
- 24.3 lb 11 kg
- Colors
- Matte Black Matte White
From our review
What we found
Compared across 169 speakers
How it scored
Availability
Where to buy
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