Q Acoustics’ new 3040c floorstanding speaker completes the brand’s most affordable 3000c speaker range, two years after the first model launched. Like other models in the 3000c series, it features Q Acoustics’ C3 driver platform. This makes for a “controlled bass performance, expressive midrange and smoother integration with the high-frequency driver,” according to Q Acoustics. The speaker cabinet features Q Acoustics’ signature curved profile, with no visible joints or bolts for a streamlined, minimalist look. MORE:Read our Q Acoustics 3000c series hands-on reviewAnd our Q Acoustics 3050c 5.1 with Q SUB100 reviewThe best floorstanding speakers around