Design Buy Build Issue 61 2023 | Page 34

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Q ACOUSTICS E120 . MAXIMISING YOUR KITCHEN ’ S POTENTIAL

CREATE A FLEXIBLE SPACE FOR COOKING , DINING , WORKING , RELAXING , AND ENTERTAINING .
As we spend more time at home , the kitchen has become the focal gathering point of the home . Open plan kitchen designs must maximise space and offer solutions to prepare meals , dine , work , relax and entertain . The demands of the 2023 kitchen have never been higher , so now is the time to consider adding technology that enhances and brings together all these kitchen activities . Q Acoustics has these answer with its E120 fully installed kitchen entertainment system , purposefully designed for these demanding and busy spaces .
‘ Modern kitchens focus on the physical , layout and design of the space ’, states Paul Hilditch , product manager at Q Acoustics . ‘ Whilst of course this is the most important aspect to consider first , there is also a unique opportunity to build in technology and entertainment products at the design stage , as a new kitchen will most undoubtedly involve some new electrical wiring .’
The Q Acoustics E120 system includes a main in-wall control panel and amplifier , the size of a double gang light switch and comes in a classic but stylish white or black finish . The system is also IP54-certified , meaning it can be happily installed in environments where humidity and the ingress of water is possible , such as a kitchen or bathroom , while a splash-proof remote control is also supplied . With an intuitive userinterface , it features touch sensitive controls , a 3.2 ” colour display and an alarm function which is useful when cooking .
The panel allows the user to select favourite stored digital radio stations or use Bluetooth to wirelessly stream any music or podcasts from a smartphone , laptop or tablet . E120 is best used with a pair of Q Acoustics stereo speakers installed into the ceiling , resulting in the whole system being fitted into the room rather than occupying valuable worktop or table space . E120 can also connect to an external audio source such as a TV or even turntable for those vinyl record enthusiasts .
‘ Fitting E120 into the wall and ceiling brings many benefits ’, explains Paul ,’ you end up with a powerful high performance audio system that occupies zero room space . The speakers are well separated which results in a great stereo sound that fills the room , rather than just a corner . E120 can also connect to a subwoofer discreetly built into the kitchen for those who really like added low-end bass ! Our love of music and radio is universal , so it ’ s great to bring that right into the fabric of the kitchen , so people can use it and enjoy it every single day .
For more information on the E120 please visit www . qacoustics . co . uk . For sales enquiries please contact sales @ armourhome . co . uk or + 44 ( 0 ) 1279 50 11 11 .
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