{"product_id":"kef-bq-three-way-uni-q-outdoor-bollard-speakers","title":"KEF BQ Three-Way Uni-Q Outdoor Bollard Speakers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEF BQ Three-Way Uni-Q Outdoor Bollard Speakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA three-way outdoor bollard that combines KEF Uni-Q coverage with an integrated low-frequency driver for a full-range landscape speaker from one position.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBQ9 and BQ11 are the most complete single-location loudspeakers in the new KEF outdoor range. Each combines a Uni-Q mid\/high section with a dedicated bass driver inside a tall bollard format, reducing the need to separate satellite and subwoofer positions in parts of the garden where a single architectural element is preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two sizes target different scales of installation. BQ9 uses a 6.5-inch Uni-Q section with an 8-inch bass driver and 130-degree nominal coverage. BQ11 moves to an 8-inch Uni-Q section and 12-inch bass driver, with higher output and deeper extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Range Outdoor Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bollard handles midrange, treble and dedicated bass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBQ9 reaches 35Hz-20kHz at the published +\/-6dB response and 109dB maximum SPL. BQ11 extends to 30Hz-20kHz and 112dB. The integrated low-frequency section gives these models a different system role from the BH full-range bollards, particularly where separate subwoofer positions are undesirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem and Landscape Planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe amplifier, placement and mounting method should be chosen together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models are 4-ohm passive speakers with published ground-stake and hardscape dimensions. BQ9 is rated for 240W recommended amplifier power and BQ11 for 400W. Outdoor cabling, drainage, service access and the number of amplifier channels should be settled before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way outdoor bollard speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated bass driver plus Uni-Q mid\/high section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-ohm nominal impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBQ9: 6.5-inch Uni-Q plus 8-inch LF, 130-degree coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBQ11: 8-inch Uni-Q plus 12-inch LF, 100-degree coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPX5 weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround-stake and hardscape installation dimensions published\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\u003eThree-way passive outdoor bollard speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBQ9 and BQ11\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\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\u003eIPX5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240W BQ9; 400W BQ11\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\u003eBQ9\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 with ground plane for subwoofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35Hz-20kHz (+\/-6dB, with back can\/rear enclosure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27Hz-20kHz (-10dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 degrees\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 82Hz and 1.8kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200mm (8-inch) LF, 160mm (6.5-inch) Uni-Q MF, 19mm (0.75-inch) HF\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 1114 x 288 x 288mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1124 x 288 x 288mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1399 x 288 x 288mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5\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 IPX5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBQ11\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 90dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30Hz-20kHz (+\/-6dB, with back can\/rear enclosure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23Hz-20kHz (-10dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 degrees\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 80Hz and 1.8kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mm (12-inch) LF, 200mm (8-inch) Uni-Q MF, 19mm (0.75-inch) HF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecpower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDims:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1168 x 362 x 362mm (H x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1178 x 362 x 362mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStake:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1453 x 362 x 362mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.0\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 IPX5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are passive loudspeakers and require suitable external amplification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually. Confirm quantity, spacing and amplifier-channel requirements for the complete outdoor zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan drainage, cable route and final mounting method before landscaping is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBQ9 is a strong solution where a landscape design benefits from one full-range speaker position rather than separate satellite and subwoofer locations. BQ11 is aimed at larger or more demanding zones where the extra bass driver area and output headroom are worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are substantial 4-ohm outdoor loads, amplifier and DSP planning should happen before purchase. We would treat speaker spacing, cable length, outdoor bass distribution and service access as part of the same design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. Full Australian warranty. 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