🔥 HOT NEW SPEAKER 🔥 Q Acoustics Speaker Review! NEW QA 5040 Speaker

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[@greenbeginner3353]

Be careful out there. “The Vinyl Attack” just got hacked. Bummer for me; horrible for Chris of The Vinyl Attack.

[@TheJohnnyNeat]

Team, Is the rest of this line on the upcoming schedule? I’m curious about the QA 5050 (can it come even closer to the concept 50?) and the 5020/5010 and 5090 for a HT setup.

[@KristiWright]

Good morning! Thanks for joining us. Please give the video a like if you enjoyed it. It really helps!

[@Darkeforce]

Thank you for another fantastic review! My Sunday mornings always include a big cup of coffee and your videos. 😎☕️

[@KristiWright]

@@Darkeforce Thanks Trevor!!

[@Audiomainia2310]

Another wonderful review. I was going to order through your link, but shipping date on any finish is unknown. Any idea when they may be available?

[@KristiWright]

@@Audiomainia2310 They should be shipping soon.You can't get them anywhere else for 90 days.

[@cheeky1664]

The word "enjoyed" doesn't even come close! It was, and I use this word carefully, fantastic (utterly). THANK YOU 😁😁😁

[@bpalpha]

I really love Q's clean design. The fact that their whole catalog is worth a listen sweetens the deal. Simple and gorgeous.

[@JC-bl9bo]

I love the genuine interested look Andrew has when Kristi is speaking. The look of interest and understanding what is being said.

[@KristiWright]

❤

[@NosEL34]

Yeah, I've always enjoyed the relationship these 2 have. Gives me a happy feeling inside lol. I know that look and feeling...I love my partner as well.

[@sdemosi]

"Relationship goals" 😁 I work with my wife and we feel the same way

[@winstonwolff]

That is just called being a smart partner. 😉

[@hondaphan4172]

Because Andrew doesn't want to find himself sleeping on the sofa ;) . Seriously, I enjoy and respect Andrew's take on things but it's Kristi's opinion and their banter which sets this channel apart. I value her opinion as much as I do Andrew's when I'm trying to decide which speakers to purchase. I'm in the process of doing that right now as I'm 63 years old and I'm looking for end-game speakers which I'll thoroughly enjoy until they plant me in the ground, I'm looking at towers and $2000 is my limit and I would prefer to spend no more than $1500 but there are soooo many viable choices these days in the $1K-$2K range that it makes your head spin. The KLH Kendall piqued my interest(particularly in the maple veneer finish) and then two weeks ago I learned they're releasing it's successor, the Kendall 2F, in the coming days.....decisions, decisions.

[@Bob.martens]

In my small-ish room the 5040's are hands down the best speakers I ever owned. And: everybody likes them, looks and sound.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's awesome!

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much!

[@DesertbikerAZ]

In my 30+ years of hifi listening, there is a reason I currently own the Concept 500s. I absolutely love them.

[@alananderson6477]

Thanks

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@Firebottleman]

I agree with the comparo between these 5040s and the 50s about the better cabinet dampening, but there's also one of the most important parts of a speaker that was left out of the conversation, the crossover quality. Especially when talking about a given speaker's sound staging abilities . I love your straight up honesty Christie. Thanks for the video you guys. Excellent work as usual.

[@paulchristman4918]

True! The 50s definitely use higher quality components in the crossover which is mounted on an isolation base.

[@razvaninca]

As a current owner of 3050s, I reealy love the look of the 5040s and I'd love to be able to upgrade

[@joaogoncalves4009]

Hi Andrew. Can you also review the 5050? Would be nice to have a comparison. 😊

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

This channel has the best review format hands down. I say this a lot, but I swear we're in a golden age for hi-fi. From speakers to amplifiers to DACs, the advancements in quality are kinda crazy.

[@pasch_]

Been rocking the 2050i for nearly 10 years.

[@MoLoutfy]

Very informative take Kristi. Thanks.

[@patriciacristobal6977]

A couple of months ago I bought a pair of Q Acoustic 5050, and I liked them so much that I decided to purchase these 5040, for a smaller room, giving an opinion about them, is really simple, they are simply Sublime, defined treble as drawn by Rotring, deep bass , but controlled, these 5040s have the same philosophy as The Ivy League, if you are a brilliant student you stand out, but if not, they don't help you, I mean, if the recording is good, the 5040s shine incredibly, and they allow you appreciate every detail, they are dynamic and lively, now, if the recording is no good enough, you see all the flaws. Listening to I can explain by Rachelle Ferrell, with these 5040, is to live the experience of seeing her sing in your own home. Extraordinary, they are clearly differentiating, if you are looking for definition and bass control, it is difficult to find something better out there.

[@mw12387]

Nice...what amp you have?

[@patriciacristobal6977]

I’ve got a Rega ELEX MK4. If you want to know any else…let me know.

[@themarksmanABP]

Wonder how the new 5050 compare to the concept 50 and 5040?

[@peterl8594]

I think having Kristi’s opinion is one of the strongest features of this channel! She gives a “second opinion” or even some additional context that is invaluable. Great video

[@johnwoods-g7s]

Love your channel, you helped me select a great surround system with the Q Acoustics 5040 towers and 5020 back and center channel with the Yamaha RX V6A av receiver and sounds incredible. Kristi and yourself keep it very fun and informative and love the double perspective. You are my favorite audio review channel and keep up the great work!!

[@deadline7610]

Thanks for sharing. Quick question on your 5040 speakers. Each speaker comes with a stabilizer attached to the rear of the speaker. I've seen 2 different measurements for the width of the speaker including the stabilizer . I have space issues. 1) 11.5" from Q Acoustics & 2) 14.2" from Crutchfield Can you confirm which is correct including the rear stabilizer if you can measure ? Thanks

[@JoeGsPizza]

These are the first Q Acoustic towers I’ve ever loved, aesthetically. Super fun review. Hope you’ve had fun in LA!

[@barashkaz]

Keep doing what you doing. Love the banter. Keep showing pictures of listings of compassion speakers, with prices .. helps to put things in perspective. Consider (!) doing "does it work nearfield/ on the desk" for smaller bookshelves.

[@glenncornwall4331]

I really love you guys. You have a really interesting dichotomy going on between both of you. Yeah. I like the fact that you guys are very light hearted between both of you even when you’re in disagreement and somewhat passionate about your personal views.😂

[@zrobalance]

The banter in this one was great fun guys. Thank you.

[@sebastianschrenk2055]

I just brought a pair of these and hooked them up to my new Marantz 40n , and I love the combo. So much detail and control in the soundstage. I listened to a pair of B&W 606 S3 prior to buying the Q 5040's, and 55 sec. into Tool's Eulogy I started to get a headache and hated them.

[@adsph]

Appreciate both perspectives. So much info to dig into.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@attrktmarketing4582]

Hey I really loved the video. Love both your thoughts. Q Acoustics have always been on my ‘almost bought’ list. These look great.

[@stu3232]

I've gotta be honest, I think I prefer the look of these to the concept 50s as well, especially in that Oak finish. Very nice!

[@jjnewbold]

Lol, you knew I was going straight to that Concept 50 comparison section. Touché.

[@fakeklg]

Fiesti Kristi Love it! Still 💯

[@syanhc]

I own the Q Acoustics M20 HD with the 3060s subwoofer. I know they are budget active speakers and as I use them as desktop speakers but damn are they clean sounding and just lovely!

[@mdaniknightrider]

Finally you don’t agree with each other. 😂 I love the vibe of your videos always. Thanks 🙏

[@anthonymiriello5029]

Andrew and Kristi, awesome review again. You guys nailed it, and the contrasting opinions on some of the comparable speakers. It was reminiscent of an Abbot and Costello bit. Your fast becoming my favorite review team. One of the things really great about your channel is that while you review higher end products, you expose the value in the more affordable equipment( klipsch 8000M2). I'm looking for new speakers now and using your channel to aid in the search.

[@mooseweather314]

Absolutely hilarious listening to your conversations 😀

[@xpsmax1]

I bought a 1502 Drivecore after your reviews on these amps and I LOVE IT!!

[@westcoast708]

I love these speakers looks price its a winner in my book big fan of q acoustics great sounding speakers thx u Andrew Kristi )) ...

[@davidrivera2165]

After auditioning QA concept 500, 300, 50, 30, I can definitely declare that only the 500 and 300 deliver the detail and imaging I like, but all lack the dynamic impact and scale I consider acceptable. In my opinion at least two sealed 10' subs must be added, and that's just for music listening never mind HT. Andrew and Kristi have reviewed better cost to performance speakers. Polk 700 & Klipsch RP 8000F. These two don't deliver the micro details of the Q acoustics speakers, but are far more dynamic and deliver a large scale enveloping sound when the music or soundtrack demands it.

[@yldar3549]

Rp8000f or QA 5050? maybe tell me something else. I don't know what to choose. The living room is 30 square meters. Thanks

[@HellBoundSinner]

I always look forward to the reviews. They are not only very informative but so entertaining with the banter between Andrew and Kristi. Keep up the great work!!! Always a pleasure watching your videos.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Much appreciated!

[@davidcottle7346]

Wow you got hold of these quickly ,I didn’t think I’d see a review anywhere for months

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Q Acoustics sent these to us weeks ahead of their launch, we've just kept them a secret until now.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Please review the new Q Acoustics 5020 bookshelf speakers..

[@flashnc]

And the 5040 vs 3050i ?Worth the change ? Thnks

[@Barbarapape]

My whole seperates surround system uses various Q Acoustics speakers , i have found they give an excellent performance at sensible prices and avoid the listening fatigue that other brands give you when watching long movies or listening to music for long periods. For now i am happy with what i have, buying these speakers soon after release will mean paying full MSRP and that is against my way of buying gear.

[@HatsnCo]

Hey Andrew and Kristi, having spent hours and days on your channel I've come to love your content and presentation, Thank you so much for that! I do have one request, please review the new Q Acoustics 3020c. Thanks in advance if you choose to review them, Great work again, keep it up!

[@thornwithin6195]

Love the video! Been a fan for years now. I really like the different perspectives, which makes me pause, before making a purchase! Keep up the great work!

[@usonian11]

I found the section comparing this speaker to other previously reviewed speakers especially helpful for making a decision in terms of trade-offs and pricing. Really made the video worthwhile for me.

[@Kukkema]

Very cool that you got these in already. Im really liking the finish and the price. Definitely on my list for next pair of speakers. Great review.

[@abxaudiophiles]

Just heard these at Axpona! I am with Andrew and Kristi, a great bang for buck here. These sounded really nice. ❤❤

[@francescodesantis9746]

Just a quick question: Lumina III or QA 5040 ?

[@gt009810]

when we can expect the 5050 review? your videos are amazing... keep it going!

[@uselessoldman7964]

I started with the Q Acoustics 2050i range before upgrading to 3050i but seriously the difference in quality was marginal at best considering how much more expensive they cost. Sure I love the 3050i floor standing for its better balance and looks but that really is about it, sound wise there is little to no difference with the earlier older 2050i range. What does make a huge difference is your amp and the source of your media vinyl or digital. Obviously QA made little money from the 2050i range and a little more on the 3050i but they were never going to make it big in that segment, cut throat competition so here we have the top of the range for those who have money to burn and probably listen to obscure music like jazz and classical !! For any form of rock the 2050i/3050i are sublime speakers especially matched with a half decent sub.

[@marklloyd4153]

I love the Choras . I use them for movies and music . The center channel is great for hard to understand accents or dialogue . Kristi I agree is always right

[@NunOYoBiznezz]

Thanks for the review. How do you rate the 5040's compared to the 3050's? Is it worth upgrading?

[@darealestwon]

Another great review. I can’t see see why you’d buy the concept 50’s after watching this, unless you’re money no object

[@TheJohnnyNeat]

Bravo team. Another great review. Always fun to watch.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

7:55 I like those "3-ray" speakers 😁 I had Dahlquist DQ-10 speakers for 30 years, but recently had to part with them for lack of room. I was a bit sad to see them go, but I got a pair of QA 3050 brand new for $339. The sound is amazing, and imaging is scary. I hear sounds far outside the speakers, often thinking the sound is outside the house. I would choose the 5040 over the Klipsch any day. I don't like my ears bleeding from the horns.

[@maxpower78-15]

Awesome. I just got out of Axpona. Touched base with some cool folks from Emotiva snd Just Audio, and many gorgeous speakers and components. Came back to the car, and your video is up!! Cheers

[@KristiWright]

Just Audio is cool....

[@maxpower78-15]

@@KristiWright Agreed they couldn’t have been nicer. Great guys and gals.

[@jeremyr722]

This is and always will be a Kristi support comment, even when she’s wrong 😄 Seriously tho I've heard my friends’ Bro 3’s and really liked em, but I’ve not heard the other speakers in this review so I really can’t make a comparison

[@KristiWright]

😂

[@williemclean3224]

After your reviews a while back, I purchased the 50’s and paired them with the Technics SU -G 700M2. Very happy.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad you're enjoying your setup! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@liamporter1137]

Great comparisons. Informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@maxpower78-15]

Whoa boy im not getting in the middle of this one.. Not sure who is right.. i will just say i like the shape of this speaker.. happy sunday!

[@dodpr]

Q Acoustics and Cambridge Audio have my favorite designs.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

Afternoon Andrew and Kristi👍👍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Morning KJ! Thanks for tuning in!

[@mw12387]

Hello Andrew...Have amp Denon pma 1500ae too,...Would be a good combo with 5040? Ty

[@hulbert87]

Get the Choras while you still can!

[@improvedgarage]

morning! I love my 5030 bookshelves i bought last year on the kanto stands you recommended.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Their speakers ALWAYS over perform but for some reason NEVER get the attention other brands seem to garner, which I don't understand. 🤷‍♂ Regardless, thanks for joining us this morning!

[@anthonymiriello5029]

Arendal 1961 at clearance price of $1260 vs Q Acoustics 5040 at $1500? How does the sound differ, and what's the more detailed, punchy choice?

[@steveluth3139]

How does this compare to the old 3050 speakers?

[@Teachering]

Such a great review. Entertaining and informative, both.

[@robertperry5206]

Another great team review 👏 You are killing it with your different views that are shared so effectively!

[@Prerich45]

I truly can't say who's right...as I havent heard all the speakers and I don't own your ears 😅😉! Great and very entertaining review again (guess you can tell i know how to walk the fence without falling).

[@zakblue]

I like the conversation about dialogue intelligibility you had with Kristi. Over the years I've always preferred speakers and headphones that can deliver detail and clear dialogue without having to be forward to do it. The KEF Reference 1s that I owned were a good example of this - the dialogue and top end detail was super real, super clear to my ears but just not forward. Too forward and it becomes artificial and that grinds on me. I'm a classical muso and one thing another musician told me once was 'if you play that musical line a bit softer it will make it more audible' and what I garnered from that is that due to playing it a bit less it becons an audience to listen for it. Drawing the ears in. Perhaps that's what Kristi is experiencing with dialogue. Because it's more real, more believable and less forward it's more intelligible? Anyway, thanks for the review!

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

Thanks for the video, very interesting to hear how speakers are evolving especially so quickly. I may listen to both 5040 and 50’s if given the opportunity in the future. Look forward to seeing if these speakers end up in the end of the year video. Already excited for that kef review whenever it comes.

[@eduardotafolla2673]

I really liked it there are so many choices but I was looking at the focal for along time glad you had a chance to talk about them.

[@dawaynecleckley8673]

Good morning! Thank you for a great Sunday review. 😊To your point regarding improvements in products year-to-year. Klipsch has done a good job in this space (800oF). It's also interesting how some manufacturers are narrowing the delta between their high-end and entry-level products. We've seen this with Polk, for instance. WIth the 5040s, I'm really impressed by the price. $750 per speaker seem like a deal! Love the BRO vs 5040 comparison as well! 🤣 Thanks for a great Sunday morning!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate you joining us DaWayne!

[@mw12387]

Hi...nice review...would be m3si musical fidelity be good match? Ty

[@armandorancano6415]

Kristi is the more perceptive one! I am glad Kristi was firm. Andrew, you admitted at the end of the video that the cabinet construction in the 50 made a difference. If you had not, what you were saying is that the 5040 is almost equivalent to the 50, which leads discernable viewers to think that the engineering on the 50 (gel, mounting and bracing) is not that impactful sonically. Cabinet engineering is the raison d'etre for the concept line, borrowed from the more expensive 300 and 500. Q has to leave something out to make the 5040 cheaper. If what they took out does not make that much difference, then... you get the point. You did Q, and your subscribers, a disservice on this one, although you did recover at the end thanks to Kristi. It's the charm of your format. Love you both.

[@habiburrehamanshaik6146]

Somehow magically you guys get your hands on the speakers and equipment which just got released 😇, not too long ago Audiolab 7000A now Q acoustics 😁👍🏻. You guys keep us on our toes all the time, i keep waiting for your videos all the time! Thanks for these wonderful videos😇

[@Madmart54]

How would you think the QA 5040 would sound close to a small bedroom rear wall and near field (6ft?) listening position. My old solid bookshelf/smallish speakers with subwoofer seem to cover the complete frequency range to me-with holographic imaging and good vocal presence (using an equaliser to tone down the upper midband). I’d hate to purchase these to find they didn’t suit when squeezed into the bedroom.

[@rogerb5957]

Recently picked up a pair of 5040's from Crutchfield. The mids and top end clarity are somberly amazing with this speaker. In our room, it's just about perfect. The only think lacking for me is that the lows could definitely stand to be a little bigger, even though we have them only about 8" off our front wall. Going to gibve them some more break in period to see if the lows open up, but right now, I'm slightly preferring the new Focal Theva No.2 towers we also bought for comparison. The Q Acoustics mids are top end are more revealing and less fatiguing, but the low end on the Theva's is much deeper and punchier, regardless of the listed low end spec of 53Hz. Really tough call as to which ones we are keeping. I'm wondering if the upcoming 5050 might just be exactly what we are looking for. The 5040's mids and highs with a bit bigger low end from the bigger drivers.

[@VenkataRajeshM]

Which ones did you end up keeping?

[@exlg3363]

How 5040 will do against Wharfedale Evo 4.4?

[@gavriushka]

I guessed it right! Haha! Great review as always! I want the 50s in the finish of the 5040.. is that a thing?…

[@KristiWright]

It's not but it should be.

[@rafacq]

As always, another great review. How do you think they would sound with the new Sony 5000ES?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Great.

[@ryanbuurma381]

Good morning Andrew. Enjoy all of your reviews, nice job on giving a detailed description of all of the speakers that you review. I am trying out the Focal 926s. I also also have the Canton Chrono sl 590.2 dc. I have had them a few years. They are very good, but I think the focal have better depth and a wider stage. the cows are a tad on the bright side, but I think after a few weeks of breaking them in, they should settle down a little in the treble. What is your opinion on the focal 926 versus the Q acoustics 5040?

[@kevynlomax]

compared to the concept 40?

[@connorduke4619]

Excellent review. Fully agreed that QAcoustics 50 with less rolled of treble would be brilliant!

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for informing and sharing

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You bet!

[@frankbernharduebler]

KZbin really needs to add more thumps up. One for Kristi, and a second one for Andrew.

[@dan-qe1tb]

With the new 5050s, woofers got upsized by one inch. Easily the best value I heard at AXPONA in a tower for $2000. There were speakers twice that didn't sound any better

[@osirismarbles5177]

This was a great review. I appreciated the comparisons and you really shed a ton of light on the Focal Chora line!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catherinelugg4321]

Ooooooooo. They look fantastic. So, do I chase these or wait for the bigger 5050 to drop? Oh to have lovely decisions on audio. Thank you so much for this terrific video! And yes, right NOW is the Golden Age of audio.

[@positivelife3034]

I own the little concept 20s, hooked up to a roksan Kandy amp and the new marantz cd 60. I just like the way the concepts go about their business.Smooth, detailed and fast. Q acoustics make great speakers.

[@techsamurai11]

Looking at building a 5 channel home theater with the 5000 series. It's $1,500 for the mains, $600 for the center, and $750 for the surrounds. That's $2,850 and then a sub, ideally a small one like SVS 3000 Micro. That's almost as much as the Q Acoustics 50. This is very compelling and the speakers look awesome with their curves and Scandinavian feel.

[@DigitalPhilosophers]

Beautifully designed speakers 🤩

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Agreed!

[@thobekanikhoza4038]

I love the debate😂

[@michaelj.4187]

sending love and peace to everyone...

[@deanokay666]

QotD: Kristi, clearly !! 😊

[@Albert-ed3hg]

I'll make the call on esthetics, they look great! I'll take your word on the sound. As always a great review A & K:)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate it Albert!

[@31.01]

Hello Andrew & Kristi are the Q Acoystics 5040 a good matching on the NAD C 3050. Thanks

[@bzdtemp]

Loving the review as always. Interesting to learn about the differences and similarities of the QA's. As for who is right, that is difficult to say without having had the chance to do my own listening. So I will of course be on Kristi's side. Any chance of a review of some "bigger" speakers? I would love a review of a set of Dynaudio Contour 60i. It would also provide the option to compare those to a "smaller" sibling set or for that matter a significantly "larger" sibling set.

[@Testfortest142]

When will you get Fyne Audio?

[@nigeltrigger4499]

Please will you test against Naim amps?

[@sdr6950]

Very nice-looking speakers.