Mission QX-5 MKII Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Mission QX-5 MKII is the largest of three floorstanding loudspeakers and the only three-way model in Mission's affordable QX MK2 series designed for price-sensitive consumers for stereo and home theatre applications.

The QX MKII series is a step-up from the LX MKII unveiled last year. Each model shares the same dimensions with its predecessor, though new and improved finishes make them stand out. Each speaker features redesigned aluminum top and bottom plates.

In the QX-5 MKII, the tweeter and the two midrange drivers are arranged in a D'Appolito array. The 1.5" tweeter uses a textile dome with fixed center; the voice coil is attached partway down the dome. This setup prevents cavitation and reduces distortion towards higher frequencies. All drivers use long acrylic fibers that are both durable and physically appealing.

Like the QX-4 MKII, the QX-5 MKII features two 6.5" drivers, in this case for the midrange; it adds a 12" side-mounted woofer to provide the best bass extension of the series.

The three floorstanders are joined by two bookshelf speakers, the QX-1 and 2 MKII, and a center channel, QX-C MKII. There is also a matching subwoofer, the QX-12SUB MKII.