Q ACOUSTICS E120 Installed high performance audio systems
If you have ever thought about enjoying music and radio in the bathroom but put off by poor performing and unsightly battery systems , then Q Acoustics may just have the ideal solution with E120 . This high-performance audio system that can be installed into the bathroom walls and ceilings . Once installed E120 includes digital DAB and FM radio tuner , Bluetooth audio and line input .
‘ I ’ ve lost count the number of bathrooms I ’ ve seen with a tiny battery-operated radio or Bluetooth speaker , sat looking rather out of place gathering dust in the corner ,’ reflects Paul Hilditch , product manager at Q Acoustics . He continues , ‘ It ’ s such an obvious room to fit a higher performance audio system that is quick and easy to use . Plenty of people would love to get ready in the morning listening to the radio or their favourite music but don ’ t , because connecting to Bluetooth then opening an app and selecting the station is too much bother , because everyone ’ s busy , right ?’
The one touch button press for quick radio listening is essential to morning listening , it really is the difference between using the system or not when you are in a rush to get ready ,
Designing the E120 to suit a bathroom environment led to some design challenges due to the unique electrical safety requirement of the bathroom . ‘ Bathrooms are classed as a special environment for electrical safety due to the water in sinks , baths and showers ,’ explains Paul . ‘ E120 meets IP54 ( Ingress Protection 54 ) standards so the wall panel can be safely fitted 60cm or more from a bath edge , shower or tap . It can then be used with Q Acoustics QI65CW weatherproof ceiling speakers for extra piece of mind .’
E120 is supplied with everything you need for a basic installation including wall box and all cables . Ensure careful placement of the wall panel just outside electrical zone 2 , away from taps , the bath or shower , then run the cables to the ceiling for the speakers , and suitable locations for the power supply ( requires mains supply ) and DAB antenna .
One of the supplied remote controls is also IP54 rated and being powered by battery can be used in the bath itself , allowing the user to safely use the system throughout a long hot soak . The remote can select stored radio stations and operate a Bluetooth connected phone ( left safely well out the way ) for play , pause , skip track and volume . The wall panel itself includes touch sensitive buttons which can be safely used with a wet hand to select a favourite radio station with a one button press . ‘ The one touch button press for quick radio listening is essential to morning listening , it really is the difference between using the system or not when you are in a rush to get ready ,’ explains Paul .
The E120 wall panel is available now in black or white to suit all bathroom styles and decoration .
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