Floorstanding loudspeakers — Mission QX-5 MKII

The QX-5 MKII belongs to Mission's QX range of floorstanders, positioned above the entry LX series and using more developed cabinets and drivers. Compared with the LX-4 MKII, it has a much larger cabinet and a lower impedance, aimed at a buyer who wants a bigger Mission tower.

Key specs that matter

Mission lists a 32 Hz to 24 kHz response, which reaches deeper than the 45 Hz figure of the LX-4 MKII. Sensitivity is 90 dB, nominal impedance is 4 ohms, and the recommended amplifier power window is 30 to 200 W. The tower measures 53.5 x 35.0 x 125.0 cm and weighs 34 kg.

Engineering and use context

At 125 cm tall and 34 kg, the QX-5 MKII is a substantially bigger and heavier tower than the LX models.

Pairing

Despite the high sensitivity, the 4 ohm load calls for a mid-power amplifier with reasonable current delivery.

Alternatives

The QX-4 MKII is the smaller floorstander in Mission's QX range, suited to a smaller room.