Q Acoustics New 5000 Loudspeaker Series Showcases Advanced C3 Continuous Curved Cone Design

The new 5000 stereo and home cinema loudspeaker series from Q Acoustics redefines how a speaker can look and sound. According to the British brand, the introduction of the leading-edge C3 Continuous Curved Cone profile in the mid/bass driver elevates the 5000 series beyond its class and will form a technical platform for years to come. The series showcases genuine advancement in driver design and also inherits innovative cabinet technology from the company’s flagship Concept range.

Sonus faber announced the acquisition of the De Santi woodworking factory in San Martino di Lupari, establishing the facility as the official woodworking department within the company. Sonus faber began working with Luciano De Santi and his factory in 1986, bonded by a shared passion for Italian heritage and craftsmanship. The two companies have been partners and collaborators for nearly four decades, building loudspeakers known around the world for their quality and performance.

Since 1990, US Enclosure Company has developed a series of purpose-engineered composite wall materials specifically for custom-shaped complex curved loudspeaker cabinets with Class-A finishes that meet or beat the acoustic qualities of MDF, plywood, plastics, or metals at the same wall thickness. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2015.

Voice Coil July 2015 is now available for download. Read about US Enclosure’s new purpose-engineered composite materials specifically for loudspeaker cabinets. July’s Test Bench includes a 5.75” subwoofer from Wavecor, plus the DE550 compression driver from B&C Speakers.