Q Acoustics 5090

Features

High-Frequency Driver Design: The 1" soft-dome tweeter is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated (floating) from the baffle to prevent internal pressure modulations from within the cabinet and adjacent mid/bass driver. The inner chamber is also carefully vented for lower distortion, with a lower crossover point for seamless integration through the crossover region. A shallow waveguide further improves the directivity of the tweeter's sound dispersion.

C3 Continuous Curved Cone: The 5090 center-channel speaker's two 5" mid/bass drivers feature Q Acoustics' C3 Continuous Curved Cone design to ensure smooth midrange with superior bass dynamics. The C3 Continuous Curved Cone profile is the result of extensive research and expert engineering to combine the bass performance benefits of a traditional straight conic cone with the high/mid-range frequency control of a flared cone.

• By creating a single, smooth, continuous curve profile, the speaker can deliver excellent dispersion, well-controlled frequency response, and reduced harmonic distortion for smoother integration with the tweeter. In addition, bass is more dynamic and tighter for a well-balanced sound.
• Because the cone's geometry requires good motor strength for optimal performance, substantial magnets are coupled to large voice coils to increase motor strength - resulting in a 50% increase in power handling and control over comparable drivers with a 25.4mm voice coil. The result is an improvement in the dynamic range of the speaker, especially in the bass region.

Bass Reflex Cabinet: The 5090 center-channel speaker employs a bass-reflex enclosure with two rear-firing ports for greater efficiency and bigger bass response. The ported cabinet features a sophisticated, clean and contemporary design. The front baffle is laminated with a layer of butyl rubber and black acrylic trim provides a damping layer to suppress vibration occurring in the baffle. Its "Point-2-Point" (P2P) internal bracing stiffens the cabinet to minimize lower frequency vibrations, while focusing stereo imaging and improving soundstage.

• Port plugs are included to tighten the speaker's bass, if the bass sounds too "muddy" or "boomy" due to placement.
• Available cabinet finishes include Black, White, Rosewood, and Oak.

Binding Post Terminals: The Q Acoustics 5000 Series loudspeaker is outfitted with a set of binding post terminals that will accept bare wire (up to 12AWG), pin-connectors, spade-lugs, and banana plugs (single only).

Mounting & Placement Options: The 5090 center-channel speaker is designed to be mounted on a stand, shelf, tabletop, or other flat and sturdy mounting surface. The speaker should be centered above or below your TV.

• The speaker should be placed at least 0.6875" away from the back wall and 1.625" away from the side walls.
• Generally, the closer the loudspeakers are to the rear wall the more the bass frequencies will be reinforced.
• If bass frequencies become to "muddy" or "boomy", you can use the included port plugs to reduce and tighten the bass response.

Note: The Q Acoustics 5090 does not include any bracket, keyhole-slot, or threaded insert to wall mount the speaker.

Q Acoustics 5000 Series: The 5000 series from Q Acoustics is a range of home loudspeakers that are great for both music and movie soundtracks. The 5000 series employs advanced driver technology with Q Acoustics' C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid/bass drivers, as well as incorporates innovative cabinet design for a sophisticated sound and contemporary look. The 5000 Series consists of a floorstanding loudspeaker (5040), a center-channel speaker (5090), and two bookshelf loudspeakers (5010/5020).