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£100 is fair to slightly firm for a used pair of these, not a bargain. The best benchmark I can find puts the original pair price at about €180 when new, and smaller Q Acoustics 2010i used pairs often trade around £49 on eBay, so £100 for an older entry-level model sits in the sensible middle rather than the cheap end.

They’re worth a look because this series has a good reputation for clean, easy-going sound with decent imaging and front-ported placement flexibility, which makes them friendly little standmounts for modest rooms. If the cabinets are tidy, drivers are original, and the listing includes grilles, £100 is a reasonable buy; if not, there isn’t much premium here to compensate for wear.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Q Acoustics

Q Acoustics, a British audio brand, emerged in 2006 from the expertise of professional engineers and businessmen at Armour Home Electronics Ltd., a wholly UK-owned company based in England. Tasked with creating the world's best affordable loudspeakers, the team recruited top acoustics engineers and industrial designers to challenge the status quo. Their debut 1000 Series stereo and home cinema speakers set the tone, earning awards and establishing a foundation of innovative engineering designed and developed entirely in the United Kingdom.

The brand focuses exclusively on loudspeakers, spanning passive stereo models, home cinema systems, and groundbreaking wireless solutions like the Q Active series. Proprietary technologies define their approach, including Gelcore™ cabinet construction for resonance control, P2P™ bracing, and HPE™ Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer tubes, delivering lifelike sound across ranges from entry-level to flagship Concept models. They eschew amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, prioritizing speaker excellence.

Q Acoustics holds a strong mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned for redefining value with class-leading performance, award-strewn success, and superior build quality that punches above its price. Despite its youth, it has disrupted segments from affordable setups to high-end wireless audio, earning acclaim for thrilling realism without commanding luxury premiums. For discerning buyers seeking reliable, innovative British design, Q Acoustics delivers benchmark sound that outshines competitors.

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