Scansonic HD Q3 Floorstanding Speaker, White (Pair)

The Scansonic HD Q3 is a slim 2.5-way floorstanding speaker with a ribbon tweeter and carbon drivers in a bass-reflex cabinet.

In white, the Q3 feels light and friendly, blending into bright rooms without drawing attention to itself – an entry point into the Q series that makes Raidho technology affordable.

Why the Q3?

Like Raidho, Scansonic HD belongs to the Danish manufacturer Dantax, and the Raidho-inspired ribbon tweeter defines the sound: a feather-light foil diaphragm for silky, detailed highs. Two 5.25-inch carbon drivers form the 2.5-way system for mids and bass.

The slim bass-reflex cabinet stays rigid and light at the same time. So audiophile ambition fits into a living-room-friendly format.

What you hear

An open, finely resolved performance with silky highs and precise mids. The Q3 plays freely and effortlessly, separates voices and instruments cleanly and keeps even dense music easy to follow. The bass is tonally coherent with its slim stature.

The Raidho tweeter brings a fine resolution to this price class that's rarely found there.

Who is the Q3 for?

For small to medium-sized rooms and listeners looking for a lot of resolution for their money. Ideal with a good integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier. Plain talk: in the bass it reaches down to around 52 Hz – anyone wanting deep-bass power for home cinema should pair it with a subwoofer or look at the Q8 and Q10. For honest stereo it's a superb entry point.

Our verdict

The Q3 brings Raidho genes into an affordable class – and you can hear it. fairaudio, sempre-audio and hifistatement all praised it, especially the tweeter. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advise you on amplifier and placement.

Technical data

• Type: 2.5-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex
• Finish: White
• Drivers: 1× ribbon tweeter, 1× 5.25″ mid-/woofer, 1× 5.25″ woofer
• Frequency response: 52 Hz – 20 kHz
• Impedance: 6 ohms
• Sensitivity: 86 dB
• Crossover frequencies: 285 Hz / 2600 Hz
• Recommended amplifier power: min. 50 W
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 170 × 1000 × 395 mm
• Weight: 20.5 kg each
• Scope of delivery: one pair of speakers (2 pieces)

Frequently asked questions

Is the price for a pair or a single unit?

The Q3 is sold in pairs; the price applies to both speakers. As a floorstanding speaker it needs no stands. So your stereo pair is complete with a single purchase.

Does the colour affect the sound?

No. Black, white and walnut use the same drivers and the same tuning. The finish is purely a matter of decor. Sonically, you get the same Q3 in every colour.

How deep does the Q3 reach in the bass?

The Q3 goes down to around 52 Hz, clean and coherent for music in small to medium rooms. For home cinema deep bass, a subwoofer or a larger Q model is recommended. For stereo, its low-end extension is well balanced.

Which amplifier suits the Q3?

A high-quality integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier from around 50 watts is a good fit. Clean, controlled power counts more than high wattage. Which combination suits your room is something we'll work out together.

Why buy the Scansonic HD Q3 at HD Zürisee?

Because a speaker only convinces in the right chain. The experienced team at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil advises you personally. Reach us at +41 44 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Goes well with

The Q3 pairs well with an integrated amplifier or streaming amplifier and good cables. More models under Floorstanding speakers and in the Scansonic HD overview.