GET DOWN TO AXPONA THIS WEEKEND TO HEAR THE NEW Q ACOUSTICS 5000 LOUDSPEAKERS

Q Acoustics’ new 5000 loudspeaker series showcase their advanced C³ Continuous Curved Cone design.

Q ACOUSTICS 5000 SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS

The new 5000 stereo and home cinema loudspeaker series from Q Acoustics showcases the brand’s advancement in driver design, the introduction of the C3 Continuous Curved Cone profile in the mid/bass driver is the most notable new feature.

The series also inherits innovative cabinet and driver technology from the company’s flagship Concept range.

Q Acoustics 5000 Series Loudspeakers

STEREO AND HOME CINEMA

Positioned between the 3000i range and Concept series models, the Q Acoustics 5000 family is comprised of the 5010 bookshelf, 5020 standmount, 5040 floorstander, 5050 large floorstander, with the 5090 centre-channel completing the line-up for a home cinema speaker set-up.

Q Acoustics 5000 Series Loudspeakers 5.1 package

NEW INNOVATIONS

5000 series audio innovations include:

C3 (pronounced ‘C-cubed’) Continuous Curved Cone™ design in the mid/bass driver ensures smoother high-frequency integration with the tweeter and superior bass dynamics.

Clean and contemporary design with dark acrylic baffle motif mirrors the minimalist C3 Continuous Curved Cone™ profile.

With a design taken from the Concept series but in a new housing, the high-frequency driver is fully hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated from the front baffle to protect from internal cabinet pressure and resonances from the mid/bass driver.

Ground-up mid/bass driver design delivers increased power handling.

Point-2-Point™ (P2P) internal bracing stiffens the cabinet to minimise lower frequency vibrations, while focusing stereo imaging and improving soundstage.

Helmholtz Pressure Equalisers (HPE™) reduces internal pressure and standing waves (5040 and 5050 models only).

Q Acoustics 5000 Series Loudspeakers 5040

Q ACOUSTICS 5000 SERIES C3 CONTINUOUS CURVED CONE DESIGN

The C3 Continuous Curved Cone™ profile is the result of extensive research and expert engineering to combine the bass performance benefits of a traditional straight conic cone with the high/mid-range frequency control of a flared cone.

Drivers

Q ACOUSTICS 5000 SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS DESIGN

The Q Acoustics 5000 Series Loudspeakers have a minimalist design, the baffle fronts are laminated with a layer of butyl rubber and black acrylic trim, not only to provide a damping layer to suppress vibration occurring in the baffle, but to offer an eye-catching counterpoint to the cosmetically clean front presentation uninterrupted by any fixings.

All speaker models arrive in a choice of four modern but classic finishes that complement any living space, including the introduction of a new stylish lighter wood veneer. High-quality finishes include Satin Black, Satin White, Santos Rosewood and Holme Oak.

The 5040 and 5050 floorstanding models come with solid aluminium stabilisers that feature top adjustable spikes for easier levelling adjustment, while durable low-profile speaker terminals provide a tidy appearance, enabling the speaker to be placed closer to the back wall if required.

All models in the 5000 series feature acoustic cabinet innovations first introduced in the flagship, high-end Concept range, including tweeter design, Point-2-Point™ (P2P) bracing and Helmholtz Pressure Equalisers (HPE™) tube technology.

Q ACOUSTICS 5000 SERIES TWEETER

Based on the tweeter design principle found in the newest Concept series, the high frequency driver unit is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated (floating) from the baffle to prevent internal pressure modulations from within the cabinet and adjacent mid/bass driver. The inner chamber is also carefully vented for lower distortion, with a lower crossover point for seamless integration through the crossover region.

MID/BASS DRIVER DESIGN

At the heart of the ground-up mid/bass driver design is the C3 Continuous Curved Cone™. The cone’s geometry requires good motor strength for optimal performance. Substantial magnets are coupled to large voice coils to increase motor strength – the result is a 50 % increase in power handling and control over a comparable driver with 25.4 mm voice coil. The result is an improvement in the dynamic range of the speaker, especially in the bass region.

5040

POINT-2-POINT BRACING AND HELMHOLTZ PRESSURE EQUALISERS TECHNOLOGY

Point-2-Point™ (P2P) internal bracing is fitted to internal areas of the cabinet susceptible to low-end frequency reverberations.

Both the 5040 and 5050 floorstanding models are vulnerable to internal build-up of pressure that cause unwanted standing waves and colouration. To prevent this occurring, the specially designed Helmholtz Pressure Equalisers (HPE™) tubes are fitted inside the cabinets (four inside the 5050 and two tubes in the 5040) to improve frequency response.

HOME CINEMA

Beyond being stereo speakers, the new 5000 series can also form a 5.1 home cinema set-up. The system arrives in two 5.1 configurations: the 5010 5.1 and the 5040i 5.1 speaker packages. The star of this line-up is the 5090 centre-channel speaker that delivers dynamic and crystal-clear dialogue, while choose from either the slimline 3060S subwoofer or the more powerful Q B12 for low-end sonics and a truly immersive cinematic experience.

Q ACOUSTICS 5000 SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Q Acoustics 5020 standmount and 5040 floorstanding models are available now priced:

Q Acoustics 5020 – £599/€799/$899

Q Acoustics 5040 – £999/€1,299/$1,499

Q Acoustics 5010 bookshelf and 5090 centre channel models will be available May from priced:

Q Acoustics 5010 – £499/€649/$749

Q Acoustics 5090 – £399/€499/$599

Q Acoustics 5050 large floorstanding model: Availability and price TBC.

Q Acoustics 5010 5.1 and 5040 5.1 will be available May, in Satin Black or Stain White finishes, priced:

Q Acoustics 5010 5.1 (2x 5010/pair, 5090, QB12 subwoofer)- £1,975/€2,495/$2,845

Q Acoustics 5040 5.1 (1x 5040/pair, 1x 5010/pair, 5090, QB12 subwoofer) – £2,475/€3,145/$3,595

AXPONA 2023

These speakers are making their worldwide debut at AXPONA this weekend, the Q Acoustics 5020 and 5040 will be on demo in room 1210.

AXPONA takes place at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Centre, Schaumburg, IL, April 14 – 16, 2023.

For all the AXPONA 2023 news and show reports from HiFi PiG, click here.