Mission QX-5 MKII Floor Standing Speakers (PAIR)

Mission QX-5 MKII Floor Standing Speakers (PAIR)

The Mission QX-5 MKII is a 3-way loudspeaker with a 12″ (300mm) bass driver, a 6.5″ (165mm) midrange driver and a ring dome treble unit.

As per all Mission speaker concepts, the process of listening, listening and more listening is the key to improvement. With the added benefit of modern speaker design tools, such as computer-aided optimisation technology, crossover modeling, and laser interferometry, Mission engineers also spent much time fine tuning the crossovers, components, materials, and construction.

Much like the now-established and equally class-leading Mission LX MKII series, the QX MKII series takes an already phenomenal loudspeaker solution but refines it, optimises it, and brings even more vibrancy, finesse, and class, through a process of evolution, not revolution.

QX MKII Drivers
An improved acrylic fibre cone material has been chosen for the Mission QX-5 MKII drivers. By it’s very nature, acrylic fibre is hard-wearing but offers a delicate appearance, in contrast of harsh driver materials seen in typical speakers of this price-class. Implemented into the Mission DiaDrive System, the acrylic fibre brings natural mids and exceptional lucidity. The seam-free curvilinear design has a conical support with an increased area of contact with the voice coil. This highly efficient and uncompromising system means the QX MKII series series will excel in terms of timing, with outstanding transient impact.

New look aluminium top plate
Aesthetically, the Mission QX-5 MKII series brings new Lux Black and Lux White matte finishes to the series, with the classic walnut pearl option. The new colour co-ordinated aluminium top-plate is more than just a visual ‘cherry-on-the-cake’; the added rigidity and support offered by this sturdy but stylish addition further enhances the performance of the precision engineered cabinets of this stand-out loudspeaker series.

Ring of Fire
Overcoming problems inherent in the physics of conventional domes, the ‘ring dome’ centre is fixed with a distinct and visible ‘phase plug’. This design enables extended HF reproduction by preventing cancellation across the centre axis of high frequency waves produced near the centre of the diaphragm. The resonance experienced by traditional domes means that, when they approach high-energy, HF performance inevitably induces distortion. Managing this phenomena inevitably reduces the HF capabilities in traditional domes, whereas the ‘ring dome’ is all but exempt of this complication. The result is a better controlled and much more consistent behaviour from 10kHz to 20kHz, and way, way above! Transient performance is dramatically improved, as is musical detailing, particularly of instrument overtones and harmonics.

Inverted Drive Geometry
Maintaining the basis of QX styling, the Mission QX-5 MKII is configured in the classic Mission IDG (Inverted Driver Geometry) format. By positioning the treble unit below the bass/midrange driver, the length of path is equalized so the sound waves coincide at the listener’s head height. This principle improves ‘time alignment’.

QX MKII also takes the ground-breaking serrated driver surrounds to a new level. More than just a technical appearance or pretty design touch, the surrounds have been improved by way of detailed air-flow analysis and precise measurement. The new-look Mission QX-5 MKII surrounds help scatter reflections and reduce airflow interference to improve the silky smooth performance of the drivers and ports.

• Mission QX-5 MKII Floor Standing Speakers Specifications

  General Description	3-way Floorstanding Speaker
  Enclosure Type	Bass Reflex
  Transducer Complement	3-way
  Bass Driver	12″ (300mm) Cone Long-throw x1
  Midrange Driver	6.5″ (165mm) Long Fiber Composite Cone x2
  Treble Driver	1.5″(38mm) Textile Ring Dome
  AV Shield	No
  Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m)	90dB
  Recommended Amplifier Power	30-200W
  Peak SPL	96dB
  Nominal Impedance	4 Ω (compatible 8Ω)

  Minimum Impedance	3.5Ω
  Frequency Response (+/-3dB)	32Hz ~ 24kHz
  Bass Extension (-6dB)	27Hz
  Crossover Frequency	180Hz,1.8kHz
  Cabinet Volume (in litres)	16L/48L
  Height (on plinth)	(1100+20)mm
  Width	220mm
  Depth (with terminals)	(400+10)mm
  Carton Size	535 x 350 x 1250mm
  Net Weight	34kg/pcs
  Gross Weight	38.0kg/ctn