Q Acoustics Concept 500 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Q Acoustics. It was released in 2017. It features a 1.1" Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Paper composite Woofer.
The flagship Concept: two 165 mm mid-bass drivers and a 28 mm dome, with links on the terminals to trim the treble by half a decibel either way. Q Acoustics publishes no sensitivity figure for it.
The speaker has a frequency range of 41-30k Hz. Q Acoustics Concept 500 has an MSRP of 4599$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Q Acoustics Concept 500 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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's Concept Series of Loudspeakers
Concept 500 is a member of Q Acoustics's Concept series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
See all 6 Q Acoustics Concept models compared »
Q Acoustics Concept Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Q Acoustics Concept 500 Speaker
Q Acoustics Concept 500 has a Frequency response range of 41-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 41 Hz, Concept 500 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Q Acoustics Concept 500, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Concept 500's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Q Acoustics Concept 500's 41Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Q Acoustics Concept 500?
The Crossover frequency of the Concept 500 is set to 2500Hz. 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 Concept 500's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.7 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Q Acoustics Concept 500 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Q Acoustics Concept 500 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Minimum Impedance of the Q Acoustics Concept 500
Even though the nominal impedance of the Concept 500 is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Q Acoustics is 3.7 ohms Q Acoustics Concept 500 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 Concept 500:
Input Type
Concept 500 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Q Acoustics Concept 500 External Dimensions and Weight
Q Acoustics Concept 500 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-1/4 x 15-3/4 x 14-3/4inch (1175.0 x 400.0 x 375.0mm ).
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 Concept 500 is approximately 1500.0cm2 / 232.5inch2.
WeightThe Q Acoustics Concept 500 weighs 42.00kg / 92.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Concept 500's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Cabinet type and Materials
Q Acoustics Concept 500 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Q Acoustics Concept 500 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.
Does the Q Acoustics Concept 500 come with a Grille?
Concept 500 comes with grilles. 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Q Acoustics Concept 500.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Q Acoustics Concept 500 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Q Acoustics Concept 500
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.