🔥 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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@themarksmanABP]

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

[@DesertbikerAZ]

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

[@joaogoncalves4009]

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

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much!

[@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.

[@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

[@alananderson6477]

Thanks

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@flashnc]

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

[@francescodesantis9746]

Just a quick question: Lumina III or QA 5040 ?

[@NunOYoBiznezz]

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

[@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.

[@pasch_]

Been rocking the 2050i for nearly 10 years.

[@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

[@steveluth3139]

How does this compare to the old 3050 speakers?

[@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!

[@mw12387]

Hello Andrew...can you tell me how is combo with m5si, and if you compare it to 3050i especcially in treble? Ty

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I have not tested that combo, sorry. I'm sure it would be great, though.

[@Hiluxtaco]

Please review the new Q Acoustics 5020 bookshelf speakers..

[@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.

[@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

[@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.😂

[@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!

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@psreinc]

Kef q750 are a bit cheaper than the 5040 now where I live.. at similar or lower prices would you go for the kef q750 over the 5040s?

[@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!

[@ttownscott]

If it matches well with the Audiolab 7000a, am I ok to assume it also matches well with the 6000a?

[@exlg3363]

How 5040 will do against Wharfedale Evo 4.4?

[@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

Do you believe that they are a good fit for a Marantz PM7000N? Also, do they play well at low volume, or are they this kind of speaker that only reveals its highlights at higher volume? Since I live in an apartment, I need them to play well in low volume. Thank you!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@Emmerly7]

I have those speakers paired with a 3090c center speaker which isn't all that good. Do you think the 5090 is the way to go, or can I better go for the concept 90/svs ultra?

[@mindhead1]

Nice review. Would love of you included a tube amp eval when reviewing speakers over 90db sensitivity. Can the Decware run the 5040?

[@NosEL34]

I second your thoughts about adding tube amp eval to appropriate speakers

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@NosEL34 I would not likely pair the 5040s with the Decware unless it was a more powerful model, or you were content in a larger room with listening at levels below 80dB MAX! The Arylic is 30WPC and at full volume it only got the 5040s to 80dB peaks at a distance of 10-12 feet which is why I say what I said about that amp, the Decware would fare a little worse.

[@chebrubin]

Pull the Emotiva mono blocks out with the XLR connections.

[@rafacq]

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

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Great.

[@mdaniknightrider]

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

[@JoeGsPizza]

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

[@MrDashpilot]

Do these or the concept 50’s need a center channel or will they work without one for a home theater system?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We use ours without a center and have no issues so I think you could start without one and add that later if you feel your room would benefit.

[@ruvamsi]

Having a hard time picking between Arendal 1723 and Martin Logan XTF. Heard them both and they both sound amazing. Just wish I could hear them side by side, and in my room. Have any thoughts?

[@xpsmax1]

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

[@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.

[@frankmcdonnell1]

Hearing a lot of people saying a lack of bass but been an owner of the 3050i which are a bass monster are these really bright and thin as some are saying.

[@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.

[@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!

[@Chanurn]

Andrew, what would be a solid but not crazy expensive upgrade over my Klipsch RP-260F speakers? Are these QA5040s it? Or the 600 M II bookshelf's etc.

[@kubabuba9971]

Hi could you recommend an amp for those speakers. At the moment I'm using Yamaha as 501 and looking to up grade also what kind of cd player would be nice with those speakers. Thanks Jacob

[@HilarioMiravalles]

Hi Andrew, can I pair that to cambridge axr100, or which other good brands of speakers are a good to pair for my cambridge?…thanks

[@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

[@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!

[@chandrasekharmanjunathvara7505]

Hi Andrew, Please suggest 9.2.4 HT setup using Q5040, Q5090,Q5020, SVS SB3000(Dual), DM95(Heights, Celling) and Marantz SR8015. is this setup good?

[@schaut_utube]

hello there, sorry I do have a few questions on this review..why have you not tested them with the technics sug700? especially as you mentioned the technics 700 is your dream amp paired with the concept50 ? .. and all the speakers you mention in comparison... is this a direct comparison? with the same amp? or "audio memory" ? with different amps?.. I am confused here, you need to directly compare speakers with the same amp.. anything else is...

[@jaycabral5378]

Hi Andrew, how would you compare the Q Acoustics 5040 to the lumina 2?. Thank you

[@nigeltrigger4499]

Please will you test against Naim amps?

[@richardt3371]

Looking at auditioning the 5020 standmounts - hoping the dimensions will allow them to fit on the Concept speaker stands!

[@mocomike01]

I'd like to add one more to the comparisons! How does the Q Acoustics 5040 stack up against the Arendal 1961?

[@kevynlomax]

compared to the concept 40?

[@amritbedi9777]

Hey Sir? Which is the best centre channel speaker……. ? I want wide n heavy sound!!

[@tomakealongstoryshorter]

I would love to know how the Q 5040 compares to the more comparable Polk R600?

[@attrktmarketing4582]

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

[@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 )) ...

[@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.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

If you already have an amplifier, but no tuner, what kind of AM/FM tuner do you like?

[@hulbert87]

Get the Choras while you still can!

[@Jus287]

I have TDL Studio 10 Floorstanders which sound great but they're coming up to 20 years old, my question is what would be they're modern day equivalent?

[@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.

[@lesterleonard8750]

Great review you guys. But I can use your help because I want to upgrade my speakers from B&W CM9, to the 702, s3. My question to you is there another brand that I should get over the B&W since you listen to so many other types of speakers. What do you think?

[@elsociote]

This video, although great, left me confused. I might be buying the Concept 50's partly based on your review. It's too much of a compromise for me to go down to the 5040's. But then there's the 5050's. That might be the best of both between the other two, if soundstage and imaging is on par with the Concept 50. And they sure look better. Any thoughts?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I have not tested the 5050s, so I can't say how it compares to the other two models.

[@elsociote]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews fair enough, thanks for getting back. And although I get why you would not also review the model in between, if you would I wouldn't wanna miss a second of it. Keep up the great work!

[@MoLoutfy]

Very informative take Kristi. Thanks.

[@jayroland9481]

Would the lack of bass be down to the small (5") drivers? I'd be interested in these but have no desire to install a subwoofer, I prefer my bass from my towers.

[@pauljames1586]

Which tower speakers would you recommend for the bass?

[@jayroland9481]

I ended up buying a pair of Monitor Audio 300's. Not perfect but they'll do for now.@@pauljames1586

[@jjnewbold]

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

[@zrobalance]

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

[@CandidUploads]

Thanks for the great review! How do these compare to the Concept 500 given that they are the flagship speakers but the new model has new technology?

[@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

[@andyleiva8638]

Great video. How do you compare the sound of 5040 and Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G?

[@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.

[@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.

[@tpn8402]

Is it possible that Kristi found the vocal intelligibility of the Concept 50 better, despite being less forward (or loud) than the 5040, because of its superior resolution? I suspect this may be the case..

[@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!

[@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!

[@larsv6144]

Is it anywhere close to the Wharfedale Elysian you tested? How about the Concept 50?

[@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.

[@pauldoyle8986]

Any chance you will get to review the Arendal 1723 THX big towers?

[@ronaldvulcain3953]

Good morning Andrew and Kristi. Thank you so much for your videos. I am thinking about introducing some tube into my system. Do you think that putting the 5040 with the Willsenton R8 or the Heaven 11 MK2 would be a good match?

[@31.01]

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

[@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).

[@mw12387]

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

[@loa5000ify]

Will these work fine with the denon 760h receiver?

[@adsph]

Appreciate both perspectives. So much info to dig into.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nightjar726]

Nice. How do they compare to the 500’s though? Sounds like the 500’s aren’t that much better? Is Q gonna come out with a new flagship speaker after the concept 500? I like their approach to speaker making. Love your channel and how your wife chimes in. It’s endearing Dig it. MTMs are addictive. Beautiful soundstage. I have an MTM pair of speakers. Love the design.

[@Boxkerp]

Do you guys plan on reviewing the bookshelves in the line? And speaking of bookshelves, any chance of checking out the concept 30?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We will not be reviewing the bookshelf speaker in the new 5000 Series nor are we likely to do the Concept 30.

[@franciscomoran1591]

Thanks for your reviews, I'm a fan of yours. If you had to choose between this speaker and monitor audio 200 7g to combine with it blousound powernode which one would you choose? Thank you very much.❤

[@ulises3113]

I had focal 836w. You described well the sound of Foczl Coral, this is the reason I prefer a sound less bright and you connect them to amplifier class D I cannot stand. Punchy, yes, refined I don't think so. They have sometimes too much luminance and I don't find that the scene is open but too directive.

[@TheBlooblood]

Guuuuuyyyys! How could you not compare this to the 3050i? 🤔