M20 HD wireless speaker

Interesting news this week from Q Acoustics of a new M20 HD wireless speaker system which they pushing to gamers, TV and movie watchers and audiophiles, as well as smartphone users. The M20 HD wireless speakers feature aptX HD Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity which they claim can deliver up to 24-bit/48kHz from a compatible device.  The speakers are active, driven by 2 x 65W of digital power and have a 22mm tweeter with a 125mm mid/bass driver separately.  They are rear ported and there is a subwoofer output option.

Amplifier performance

Power output: 2x 65W

Continuous power output (<1% THD): 2 x 32W//4Ω

THD (at 20W//4Ω): <0.2%

Frequency response (DSP set flat): 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB

The rear of the active M20 HD wireless speaker

Signal-to-noise ratio (aux, A-Wtd, max vol, ref 1W): 81dB

Optical in: Toslink, Optical in sample rate range: 24bit/192kHz

USB in sample rate range: 24bit/192kHz

Frequency response (free, -6dB): 55Hz – 22kHz

Bluetooth

Bluetooth® specification: V5.0, wireless codecs: aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX™ Low Latency, SBC, AAC

Dimensions

Dimensions: 279mm x 170mm x 296mm (HxWxD)

Weight: 5.1kg (passive speaker), 5.5kg (powered speaker)

The Q Acoustics M20 HD wireless speaker is retailing at £399/€499/$599. More here.