Q Acoustics

Fire & Acoustic Hoods (Single)

£50.00
VAT included
Size

Pickup available at The Barn

Usually ready in 24 hours

Shipping & Returns

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If we drop ship (i.e. direct from the supplier) then the delivery agent is out of our control. It is generally DPD or UPS however - we rarely see other carriers used.

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Certain product(s) are delayed in manufacturing due to semi-conductor shortages across the Globe. We'll keep you informed as to your order progress and a likely ETA once we get updates from the manufacturers.

Stock Information

When will orders be dispatched?

  • Orders placed Monday - Thursday before 1pm and are in stock will be dispatched the same day for next day delivery. This relates to product that state 'In Stock for immediate dispatch' on the product page.
  • Orders placed over a weekend and are in stock will be dispatched on Monday.

Orders for items not in stock

Given the vast amount of variations of each product (e.g. AudioQuest cables) or Pro-Ject Audio Turntables - we keep the most common options in stock (i.e. gloss black finish, or 1.5m RCA cables) whereas longer cables or cables with terminations that are less frequently ordered will be ordered as required.

Generally speaking - we receive orders within 2-3 days for UK suppliers and 3-4 days for European suppliers (i.e. AudioQuest, DALI).

We want you to be 100% satisfied which is why we'll give you an email/call if item(s) aren't in stock and give you the option of changing the order, cancelling or if you're happy to wait a few days, we'll get it out as soon as possible.

If an item states 'Available to Order' - this means the item is not in stock but we are able to order in. Lead times average 2 days but in some circumstances, delivery times may be longer and is outside of our control. Please contact us to get an estimate on delivery times if orders are urgent. 

As always - we welcome a conversation about your requirements and will always explore all options to connect you with the right solution.

Warranty

Warranty

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Warranty claims within the warranty period are underpinned by the manufacturer. With any extended warranty claims - Yorkshire AV act as your agent to the authorised repair centre.

Shipping charges are excluded from any warranty claim. Original packaging and receipts must be provided else the claim will be rejected.

For any questions or issues - please contact us directly.

Returns

Standard Returns 

Our returns policy lasts for 28 days for all items in our store except those defined in section (1) below.

To be eligible for a refund, your item must be unused/unopened and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. If you return the item to us within 14 days of purchasing, you will be offered a full refund or exchange.

If your return comes to us after 14 days of purchasing and is opened, we will refund the full amount less 20%. Unused items returned up to 28 days after purchasing will be fully refunded.

It's the responsibility of the customer to return the items at your cost.

Yorkshire AV are able to arrange collection - please contact us for a quote.

You must ensure goods are shipped in their original packaging if they are damaged/not working.

Manufacturers will not accept returns and Yorkshire AV can not be held responsible for any damage in transit.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned.

(1) Examples of non-returnable items: 

Gift cards HiFi RacksSecond hand units / clearance products

Headphones (due to listener hygiene)

Custom cables

Special order items (items that we order in for you/were not in stock at the time of order)

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. 

Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer. 

Finance

Financing your purchase

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To help you purchase from Yorkshire AV, we have partnered with Kandoo, a regulated credit broker to offer all our customers a range of highly flexible finance options. Kandoo is a comparison service that searches to find you the best Personal Loan option that’s right for you.

You can apply here - then continue your purchase from us.

Product details

An essential component for speaker installations

Designed to cover the rear of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, a fire and acoustic hood is a legal requirement for many new buildings. But whether legally required or not, we'd recommend them as a safety precaution. Using a fire and acoustic hood helps resist the spread of fire through the floors of a building and to reduce the transmission of noise to adjacent rooms and properties. It's a requirement for all speakers that are installed below any habitable rooms and escape routes.

Maintaining fire ratings

The hoods maintain fire rating integrity of the ceiling to which they are fitted, thus enabling 30 minutes or 60 minutes of fire rating to be maintained. Tested at the UK Building Test Centre and complies with Part B and Part E of UK building regulations - reports are available on request.

Reducing sound leakage

When a speaker is installed into a ceiling or wall it can help transmit unwanted sound, potentially into another property, even when the speaker is not in use. Adding these hoods effectively restores the acoustic integrity of the ceiling or wall. When the speaker is in use it can also reduce the rear transmission of sound by around 10dB over the mid to high frequency range. Preventing the transmission of low (bass) frequencies is a specialist field and may require substantial additional treatment.

 

Key Features

  • Legal requirement in many new builds
  • Maintains integrity of the ceiling the speakers are fitted to
  • Dramatically slow fire spread between floors
  • Reduces rear transmission of sound by up to 10db

 

Model compatibility

  • Qi 50CF - for Qi 50 & IC125 models
  • Qi 65CF - for Qi 65 & IC165 models
  • Qi 80CF- for Qi 80 & Qi 80 SUB models
  • Qi 65RF- for Qi 65R models
  • Qi 80RF - for Qi 80R models
  • Qi 65 LCRF- for Qi 80LCR model

 

Specifications

  • Woven Glass Fabric: Thickness - 0.40mm, Weight/m² - 430 g/m²
  • Warp count: 1360 d’tex
  • Finish: Starch weave lock

Sponge properties

  • Physical form/appearance: Solid, voluminous material, more or less elastic.
  • Specific gravity: 10-600 kg/m³
  • Solubility in water: Insoluble
  • Odour: None or mild odour
  • Flash ignition point: Between 315ºc to 370ºc
  • Decomposition temperature: Above 180ºc
  • Thermal energy: 28 000 KJ/kg
  • Stability and reactivity: The product is stable at temperatures between -40c and +12ºc
  • Auto-ignition point: Between 370ºc to 427ºc (ASTM D 1929)

Test details

Complies with Part B and Part E UK building regulations

  • Integrity Insulation
  • Trada FR 1739 240 mins 46 mins
  • BTC 10891F 88 mins N/A

External dimensions

  • Qi 50CF - Dia. 270mm, Depth 100mm
  • Qi 65CF - Dia. 290mm, Depth 100mm
  • Qi 80CF - Dia. 320mm, Depth 110mm
  • Qi 65RF - Dim. 270mm x 350mm, Depth 100mm
  • Qi 80RF - Dim. 320mm x 400mm, Depth 110mm
  • Qi 65 LCRF - Dim. 270mm x 540mm, Depth 110mm