EM Acoustics Qi Series Prestige Installation Loudspeaker

EM Acoustics Qi Series Prestige Installation Loudspeakers

Poised. Capable. Beautiful. The EM Acoustics Qi Series is professional grade PA in an exceptionally attractive package. Built in natural hardwood by expert craftspeople in Surrey, UK, Qi loudspeakers deliver the headroom and stability of a touring system in a form that sits naturally in upscale venues, bars, restaurants and performance spaces where a standard black box would look out of place.

The range includes three models: the Qi5 (5" two-way, infinite baffle), the Qi6 (6.5" two-way, reflex loaded) and the Qi8 (8" two-way, reflex loaded). Voicing is coherent across the range, so larger and smaller models can be mixed seamlessly in the same space.

Key Features

• Cabinets manufactured by expert craftspeople using the finest materials
• Fully mitred premium grade Birch plywood construction with no visible jointing
• Flexible rear mounted rigging points (M5 on Qi5 and Qi6, M6 on Qi8)
• Phoenix connectors for discreet connection (loose connector supplied)
• Coherent, unified voicing across the range
• Astonishing performance for enclosure size, stable and coherent at high SPL
• Ultra high-quality componentry throughout
• Amplifier agnostic, with no corrective DSP required
• Punched stainless steel grille, powder coated and backed with acoustically transparent fabric
• Design review and commissioning service available to installers and end clients

Applications

• Environments where demand moves from subtle low-level programme through to events requiring significant SPL
• Intimate venues requiring sympathetic amplification of live performance
• Bars and high-end food and beverage venues requiring very high-quality audio integrated into the designed environment
• Venues requiring clear, coherent reinforcement of the spoken word from transparently installed sources
• Hotels, private members clubs, galleries, theatres and premium residential installations

Finishes and Customisation

Nine standard natural wood finishes are available: Antique Pine, Chestnut, Dark Jacobean, Light Oak, Medium Oak, Dark Oak, Redwood Mahogany, Rosewood and Teak. Extended options include grain enhancement and custom tinting pigments, custom badging, and metal or fabric grilles in fully customisable colours and finishes. There is no fixed palette, with full flexibility available in all design choices. Please specify your finish when ordering.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EM Acoustics Qi Series?

The Qi Series is a range of prestige installation loudspeakers from British manufacturer EM Acoustics. They combine professional PA performance and headroom with natural hardwood cabinets designed to suit high-end interiors.

Which Qi model should I choose?

The Qi5 suits small spaces and close listening distances, reaching 119dB peak. The Qi6 adds a reflex loaded 6.5" driver and compression driver for 124dB peak with rotatable 90 x 60 degree dispersion. The Qi8 is the most capable, with an 8" driver, 75Hz low frequency extension and 126dB peak SPL.

Do Qi loudspeakers need a dedicated DSP or amplifier?

No. Qi loudspeakers are amplifier agnostic and require no corrective DSP. Any quality 8 ohm capable amplifier can be used, including EM Acoustics DQ and Di Series amplifiers.

Can Qi models be mixed in the same installation?

Yes. The voicing is coherent across the range, so Qi5, Qi6 and Qi8 can be combined in one space for seamless coverage.

What finishes are available?

Nine standard natural wood finishes, plus custom tints, grain enhancement, custom badging and custom grille colours on request.

Where can I buy EM Acoustics Qi in New Zealand or Australia?

SHOWTECHNIX supplies EM Acoustics in New Zealand and Australia. Contact us for pricing, lead times, design review and commissioning support.