Bookshelf Speakers — Mission QX-1 MKII

The QX-1 MKII is a bookshelf loudspeaker from Mission, part of the brand's QX series, built with a demanding impedance and a wide amplifier-power tolerance. The QX-1 MKII brings Mission's considered engineering to a compact stand-mount format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 55Hz to 24,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Sensitivity is 87dB into a demanding 4 ohm load, with a wide recommended amplifier power range of 25-100W. At 52.0 x 34.5 x 38.0cm and 6.2kg, the QX-1 MKII maintains a manageable footprint for a bookshelf-classified design.

Sound and use context

Expect a considered, dynamically capable presentation reflecting the demanding 4 ohm impedance, with the wide 25-100W power tolerance suggesting a design that performs well across a broad range of amplification.

Pairing

The demanding 4 ohm impedance and wide 25-100W recommended range call for an amplifier with genuine current delivery.

Alternatives

Mission's own QX-2 MKII sits above this model with somewhat greater scale and power ceiling, worth comparing directly to find the right Mission QX-series tier.