{"product_id":"kef-bhq-uni-q-outdoor-bollard-speakers","title":"KEF BHQ Uni-Q Outdoor Bollard Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEF BHQ Uni-Q Outdoor Bollard Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA weather-resistant Uni-Q bollard speaker for high-quality outdoor audio, with wide coverage and installation options for landscaped or hardscape areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BHQ family brings KEF's point-source Uni-Q approach into outdoor installations where even coverage matters more than creating a narrow sweet spot. Both versions are passive and are intended to be planned as part of a properly amplified outdoor system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBH6Q favours broader 130-degree coverage from a smaller 6.5-inch format, while BH8Q trades some spread for greater sensitivity, maximum output and lower extension. That gives an installer a useful choice between wider local coverage and stronger output across larger listening zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor Coverage That Can Be Planned\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the model around coverage and output, not simply cabinet size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBH6Q is rated for 130-degree nominal coverage and up to 109dB maximum SPL. BH8Q narrows that to 100 degrees while increasing maximum SPL to 112dB. Both are listed for a nominal 60m² coverage area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, outdoor sound design is about placing enough speakers at sensible levels rather than trying to make one loudspeaker cover an entire garden. The two BHQ sizes let the system designer balance spacing, listening level and visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Permanent Outdoor Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP66 protection and a wide operating temperature range suit fixed installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models are rated IP66 and specified for operation from -25°C to 70°C. Ground-stake and hardscape dimensions are published, which is useful when speaker position, landscaping and service access need to be decided before cabling is buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUni-Q outdoor bollard design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP66 weather resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-ohm nominal impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240W recommended amplifier power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-stake and hardscape installation dimensions published\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBH6Q: 130-degree coverage, 109dB max SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBH8Q: 100-degree coverage, 112dB max SPL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive outdoor bollard speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBH6Q and BH8Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-inch or 8-inch Uni-Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeather rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP66\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended amplification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKEF Network DSP Amplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBH6Q\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 88dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81Hz-20kHz (+\/-6dB, with back can\/rear enclosure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62Hz-20kHz (-10dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160mm (6.5-inch) Uni-Q mid\/high with 19mm (0.75-inch) HF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp:\u003c\/strong\u003e KEF Network DSP Amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecpower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDims:\u003c\/strong\u003e 378 x 280 x 280mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 388 x 280 x 280mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 663 x 280 x 280mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e -25°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIp:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBH8Q\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75Hz-20kHz (+\/-6dB, with back can\/rear enclosure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55Hz-20kHz (-10dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpl:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm (8-inch) Uni-Q mid\/high with 19mm (0.75-inch) HF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmp:\u003c\/strong\u003e KEF Network DSP Amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecpower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDims:\u003c\/strong\u003e 386 x 360 x 360mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396 x 360 x 360mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 671 x 360 x 360mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e -25°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIp:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually. Plan speaker quantity and placement around the complete outdoor zone, not the product image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutdoor cable routing, burial method, drainage and service access should be planned before landscaping is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe published amplifier recommendation is KEF Network DSP Amplifiers; confirm final amplifier and DSP configuration for the number of speakers and cable run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose BH6Q where broad local coverage and a slightly smaller bollard are priorities. BH8Q is the better fit where the brief calls for more output and a little more low-frequency reach from each full-range position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a serious outdoor system, we would design these together with the required bass support, amplifier channels and cable topology. That keeps levels even across the entertaining area and avoids asking a small number of speakers to work too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. Full Australian warranty. Contact The Audio Experts for current availability, outdoor system design and installation advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEF","offers":[{"title":"BH6Q - 6.5 inch","offer_id":48299793416379,"sku":"SP4118B0AA","price":2360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BH8Q - 8 inch","offer_id":48299793449147,"sku":"SP4119B0AA","price":3140.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/kef-bh6q-outdoor-bollard-speaker.jpg?v=1787810596","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/kef-bhq-uni-q-outdoor-bollard-speakers","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}