Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speakers, Pair

Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speakers

Product Description:

Ahead of the curve

The latest 5000 series by Q Acoustics redefines the standards for stereo and home cinema loudspeakers, offering an unparalleled auditory and aesthetic experience. This series introduces the revolutionary C3 Continuous Curved Cone™ mid/bass driver, a breakthrough in driver technology, setting the 5000 series apart from its competitors. Integrating cutting-edge cabinet technology originally developed for the esteemed Concept range, the 5000 series combines internal excellence with a sleek, modern exterior design, making it a perfect blend of form and function.

Sophisticated and contemporary design

The C3 Continuous Curved Cone™ not only stands out for its minimalistic design, but this aesthetic also resonates throughout the 5000 series, showcasing a blend of sophistication and contemporary styling reminiscent of the latest Concept speaker series. The baffle fronts are meticulously layered with butyl rubber and accented with black acrylic trim, serving a dual purpose. This design not only acts as a damping layer to reduce baffle vibration, but it also creates a visually striking contrast, enhancing the sleek and unblemished appearance of the front, free from any visible fixings.

Mid/bass driver design

Central to the innovative mid/bass driver design in the 5000 series is the C3 Continuous Curved Cone™, which demands robust motor strength to deliver its full potential. To achieve this, substantial magnets are paired with large voice coils, significantly enhancing motor strength. This combination leads to a remarkable 50% boost in power handling and control compared to a similar driver equipped with a 25.4 mm voice coil. The outcome is a noticeable enhancement in the speaker's dynamic range, particularly evident in the richness and depth of the bass tones.

High-frequency driver design

Drawing inspiration from the tweeter design used in the latest Concept series, the high frequency driver in the 5000 series is meticulously engineered. It is hermetically sealed and mechanically decoupled from the baffle, effectively "floating" to eliminate any impact from internal pressure variations within the cabinet or from the nearby mid/bass driver. This design also includes a strategically vented inner chamber, reducing distortion and enabling a lower crossover point. The result is a seamless and harmonious transition across the crossover region, ensuring a pristine and balanced sound profile.

C3 Continuous Curved Cone™

The C3 Continuous Curved Cone™ represents a significant breakthrough in mid/bass driver design, born from extensive research and skilled engineering. This innovative cone profile successfully merges the strengths of a traditional straight conic cone, known for its robust bass performance, with the precise high/mid-range frequency control typical of a flared cone. The seamless, single curve profile of the cone brings numerous benefits. It offers outstanding sound dispersion, a well-managed frequency response, and minimized harmonic distortion, which collectively facilitate a more seamless integration with the tweeter. Additionally, the cone's design enhances the depth and dynamics of bass sounds. Coupled with a tighter, more controlled low-end response, it allows for greater flexibility in speaker placement, even close to the walls in a listening room, without compromising audio quality.

P2P™ (Point to Point) bracing

The Q Acoustics P2P™ (Point to Point) bracing technology, employed across the 5000 series, plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall sound quality. This bracing technique strategically reinforces specific areas of the speaker enclosure that require additional rigidity. As a result, the enclosures achieve exceptional sturdiness, which significantly sharpens the focus of the stereo image and elevates the precision of the soundstage to unprecedented levels. This advancement in enclosure design ensures a more accurate and immersive listening experience.

HPE™ (Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer)

The 5050 floorstanding speakers in the Q Acoustics 5000 series exclusively feature the advanced HPE™ (Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer) technology. This innovative design is engineered to transform pressure into velocity, thereby diminishing the overall pressure gradient inside the speaker enclosure. The implementation of HPE™ technology is particularly effective in taller loudspeakers, which are prone to resonating at a specific frequency. By integrating this technology, the 5050 floorstanding speakers achieve a significant reduction in cabinet resonance, ensuring a cleaner, more precise sound output, especially beneficial for speakers of their stature.

Key Features: 

• C3 Continuous Curved ConeTM design in the mid/bass driver ensures smoother high-frequency integration with the tweeter and superior bass dynamics.
• Sophisticated, clean and contemporary design with dark acrylic baffle motif mirrors the minimalist C3 Continuous Curved ConeTM profile.
• Arrives in four stylish finishes: Satin Black,Satin White, Santos Rosewood and Holme Oak.
• 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-PointTM (P2P) internal bracing stiffens the cabinet to minimize lower frequency vibrations, while focusing stereo imaging and improving soundstage.
• Helmholtz Pressure Equalisers (HPETM) reduces internal pressure and standing waves

Specifications: 

Dimensions and Weight: 

Overall (With Spikes and Stabilizer) - 40.0 x 15.2 x 13.2 in

Product Weight - 47.6 lbs