Q Acoustics E300A In-Ceiling Amplifier with Alexa
Connect to any passive ceiling speakers for a discreet voice controlled music system.
The Q Acoustics E300A is a fitted 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.
Key features
- Convenience of integrated voice control via Amazon Alexa.
- Powerful high quality fitted audio amplifier, pair with two or four Q Acoustics in-ceiling or in-wall speakers.
- Can form the heart of a smart home and multi-room audio system.
- Compatible with popular music services Amazon Multi-Room Audio, Apple AirPlay® 2, TIDAL Connect and Spotify® Connect Hi-Fi.
- Includes Bluetooth 5.2 for wireless streaming of music from compatible devices.
- Certified 60-minute fire rating, no fire hood is required.
- Audio input for TV sound.
Designed specifically for installation
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.
Make E300A the centre of your smart home
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.
“Alexa, play my favourite music tracks playlist”
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.
Enhance the sound on your TV
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.
Audio Sources
- Network audio streaming: RJ45 Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth: Version 5.2, A2DP
Analogue Input
- 3.5mm stereo
- Sensitivity: 350mV
- Max level: 750mV
- Impedance: ~30k ohm
Optical Input
- 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
- Peak power: 2x 50W
- 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
In The Box
- 1x E300A fitted in-ceiling unit
- 1x Remote handset (including 2x AAA batteries)
- 2x Speaker cable (4 metres each)
- 1x UK power cord (1.3 metres)
- 1x EU power cord (1.3 metres)
- 1x Power supply
- 1x Cutout template
- 1x Optical Mini TOSLINK adapter
- 2x Speaker plugs
- 1x User guide
Here at Ceiling Speakers we want to make sure that you receive your order as quickly as possible. Whether you need products last minute for a project, or you're simply itching to start enjoying your purchase! As a result we hold excellent stock, and the majority of our catalogue is available for free* next working day delivery (when ordered by 12pm Mon-Fri excluding public holidays).
Our website is linked to our warehouse systems and live stock availability is displayed on every product. In stock items ordered by 12pm Monday to Friday will be dispatched on the same day, and 95% of orders will be delivered on the next working day (Northern Ireland, Highlands, Islands, & other remote locations may take a little longer). Saturday deliveries can be arranged on request (POA).
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*The following delivery charges apply. The majority of UK Mainland orders are delivered on the next working day (when ordered by 12pm Mon-Fri excluding public holidays). DPD tracking information will be provided along with a 1-hour delivery timeslot.
UK Mainland
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For orders under £69.00 carriage is charged at £10.00 (inc. VAT)
Northern Ireland
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For orders under £199.00 carriage is charged at £20.00 (inc. VAT)
Isle of Man
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Channel Islands
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