Q Acoustics 5020 is a 2-way Passive Bass Relfex Bookshelf speaker by Q Acoustics. It features a 1" Soft-dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Continuous Curved Cone Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 53-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 87.9 dB. Q Acoustics 5020 has an MSRP of 899$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics 5020 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Q Acoustics 5020 Lifestyle
Q Acoustics's 5000 Series of Loudspeakers
Q Acoustics 5020 is a member of Q Acoustics's 5000 series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Q Acoustics 5000 Series Speakers
Q Acoustics 5000 Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics 5020 Speaker
Q Acoustics 5020 has a Frequency response range of 53-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 53 Hz, Q Acoustics 5020 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Q Acoustics 5020, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Q Acoustics 5020's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Q Acoustics 5020's Continuous Curved Cone Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1000$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Q Acoustics 5020's 53Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics 5020?
The Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics 5020 is set to 2500 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Q Acoustics 5020's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87.9 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics 5020 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Q Acoustics 5020 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Q Acoustics 5020
Even though the nominal impedance of the Q Acoustics 5020 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Q Acoustics is 3.3 ohms Q Acoustics 5020 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Q Acoustics 5020:
Input Type
Q Acoustics 5020 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Q Acoustics 5020 Back View
Q Acoustics 5020's Binding post terminals
Q Acoustics 5020 External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics 5020 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11-1/4nch x 7-1/8inch x 11-1/2inch (286.0 x 181.0 x 293.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Q Acoustics 5020 is approximately 530.3cm2 / 82.2inch2.
WeightThe Q Acoustics 5020 weighs 7.00kg / 15.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Q Acoustics 5020's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1000
Q Acoustics 5020 on a Stand
Cabinet type and Materials
Q Acoustics 5020 has a
Bass Relfex type cabinet and a MDF finish.
Port Position
Q Acoustics 5020 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe. Q Acoustics 5020 comes with
2 x Foam bung so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.
Available colors
Q Acoustics 5020 is available in Holme Oak, Satin Black, Satin White and Santos Rosewood.
Wall Mounting
Q Acoustics 5020 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Q Acoustics 5020 come with a Grille?
Q Acoustics 5020 comes with magnetic grilles in Black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Q Acoustics 5020 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Q Acoustics 5020 with Grille
What's in the Box of Q Acoustics 5020?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Q Acoustics 5020:
2x 5020 loudspeaker 1x Owners manual 2x Foam bung
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Q Acoustics 5020.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Q Acoustics 5020 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics 5020
Warranty
5 years of parts warranty and 5 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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