This page lists all 4 Q Acoustics speakers ranked on this site across passive speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
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Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #30 of 34 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers - Q Acoustics 5020: $1,199.00 Amazon
Pros: Attractively finished compact standmount with a 5-inch Continuous Curved Cone woofer and carefully engineered cabinet details. Erin found distortion well controlled at normal levels: below 1% down to about 50Hz at 86dB/1m. Its 87dB measured sensitivity is unremarkable rather than hard to drive, and it maintains acceptable output for typical 80-85dB listening. The rear port can be plugged for placement flexibility.
Cons: Erin found the tonal balance distinctly too crisp, forward and treble-heavy: the top end is roughly 3-5dB elevated while the 1-3kHz region is recessed, so vocals change level unnaturally as they move through their range. The shallow woofer crossover and steeper tweeter slope contribute to the off-axis discontinuity, while the port has a strong 1kHz resonance. Bass is limited: Erin measured F3 103Hz and F10 48Hz; at 96dB distortion reaches about 3% by 100Hz, and he bottomed the woofer when pushed hard. He preferred the less-expensive 3020i’s linearity and did not recommend the 5020 for neutral listening without EQ.
Full Q Acoustics 5020 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 103Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.5kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 11.2"H x 7.1"W x 11.5"D |
| Drivers | 5" (125mm) C3 mid/bass driver, 1" (25mm) tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 30kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3.3 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Recommended Power | 25W - 100W (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.1dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Erin's Audio Corner; 87.9dB manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 15.4 lbs (15.4 lbs / 7.0kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | rear-ported |
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Large Size Floorstanding Speakers
Ranked #23 of 54 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Q Acoustics 5040: $1,236.49 Amazon
Pros: C3 (Continuous Curved Cone) driver profile technology provides smooth midrange integration, controlled cone breakup, and improved bass damping. High voltage sensitivity (91.5dB SPL at 2.83V/1m) allows loud listening with low-to-moderate amplifier wattage. Cabinet features Point-to-Point (P2P) internal bracing and Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer (HPE) tubes to suppress internal standing waves and panel vibrations.
Cons: Free-field frequency response exhibits a noticeable mid-bass scoop around 200Hz (~6dB lower than mean SPL), causing an F3 of 70Hz (F10 of 39Hz) in open space and requiring boundary placement (11-22 inches from front wall) to reinforce upper bass output. Measurements indicate an enclosure resonance near 300Hz visible in sound power data. Minimum impedance drops to 3.0 ohms, demanding a stable 4-ohm rated amplifier despite high sensitivity.
Full Q Acoustics 5040 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 38.1"H x 11.5"W x 14.2"D (967 x 293 x 361 mm) |
| Drivers | 0.88 in. decoupled dome tweeter, twin 5.0 in. C3 Continuous Curved Cone woofers |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (3.0 ohms minimum, measured by Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 91.5dB (measured average, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 39.7 lbs / 18.0 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs)
Ranked #33 of 42 in Small Powered Home Subwoofers (Under 30 lbs) - Q Acoustics 3060S: $599.96 Amazon
Notes: low profile (<8in)
Full Q Acoustics 3060S review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 101.5 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black, white, wood, grey |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 12.8"H x 6.1"W x 18.9"D (325.1 x 154.9 x 480.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 82.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 89.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 93.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 99.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 104.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 108.3 dB |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs / 8.5 kg |
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Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs)
Ranked #99 of 137 in Medium Powered Home Subwoofers (30-75 lbs) - Q Acoustics Q B12: $664.90
Pros: Sealed 12-inch with 220W RMS sounds bigger and deeper with responsive speed for music and movies alike. Die-cast aluminum heat sink ensures efficient cooling. Sealed design offers placement flexibility in challenging rooms.
Full Q Acoustics Q B12 review and specifications →
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 109.2 dB |
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| Cabinet Color | black, white |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 15.7"H x 15.7"W x 17.6"D (398.8 x 398.8 x 447.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 12" (305mm) driver |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Frequency Response | 28-300Hz |
| Measurement Source | Brent Butterworth |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 89.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 92.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 98.9 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 102.5 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 105.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 108.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 111.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 111.7 dB |
| Power Output (Watts) | 220W RMS |
| Warranty | 2 |
| Weight | 47.4 lbs / 21.5 kg |
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