Полочная акустика — Q-Acoustics 5020

The 5020 is the bigger standmount design in the 5000 Series from Q Acoustics, priced above the GBP 499 5010 and below the 5040 and 5050, with the 5090 as the matching centre channel. The British company designed it to give the scale of a bigger box while keeping a footprint that does not dominate a living room. A pair costs GBP 599 in Britain and USD 1,199 in America. Santos Rosewood and Holme Oak veneers join Satin Black and Satin White in the finish list.

Key specs that matter

The 5020 is a passive two-way ported speaker combining a 125 mm (5.0 in) mid/bass driver and a 25 mm (1.0 in) soft-dome tweeter, divided at 2.5 kHz. Frequency response is stated as 53 Hz to 30 kHz at -6 dB. Nominal impedance is 6 ohm with a minimum of 3.3 ohm, and sensitivity is 87.9 dB for 2.83 V at 1 kHz. Recommended amplifier power spans 25 to 100 W. The enclosure holds 6.8 litres internally, measures 284 mm high, 180 mm wide and 293 mm deep, and weighs 7.0 kg per speaker.

Engineering and use context

Q Acoustics developed the mid/bass unit from the ground up, and a larger voice coil gives it 50 percent more power handling than comparable drivers with a 25.4 mm coil. Its C3 Continuous Curved Cone profile sits between a straight conical shape and a flared one, aiming to combine the bass behaviour of the first with the upper-range control of the second so the handover to the tweeter is smoother. The tweeter follows principles from the Concept range - the dome unit is sealed hermetically and floats free of the front baffle to shield it from cabinet pressure and resonance. The solid MDF enclosure uses Point-2-Point internal bracing to stiffen the panels against low-frequency vibration, and Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser (HPE) tubes reduce standing waves inside the box. The port exits at the rear. A dark acrylic front panel sits over a butyl rubber damping layer.

Pairing

With its moderate sensitivity the 5020 is not a demanding load, though the dip below 4 ohm needs a partner with ample current reserve. Integrated amplifiers inside the recommended power band suit a room of around 20 m2. Each pair comes with foam bungs, grilles and an owner's manual, and the US warranty is a limited cover of two to five years.

Alternatives

Within the same 5000 Series the Q Acoustics 5010 offers a more compact bookshelf alternative, built around a 4.5 in mid/bass driver and a 1 in tweeter.