"...it manages to be one of the most open, expressive, and spacious sounding bookshelf loudspeakers on the market."
December 2024
"They are amazing…I couldn’t recommend this speaker more."
December 2023
"Jeremy Sikora (AKA “The Budget Audiophiler”) and I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with these bookshelf (or standmount) loudspeakers in 2023 and they impressed us both with their clarity, detail, resolution, articulate bass, and spaciousness. They are immensely satisfying to listen to."
December 2023
"Q Acoustics is the master of deciphering what makes a stereo speaker sound great, and the 5020 is another rich and musical performer from the UK-based brand."
September 2023
"...delivers more than you might expect for the money and doing so with a minimum of tweakery in set-up or use being required. They look the business – especially in the striking black baffle/white cabinet combination, are solidly put together, and will never fail to entertain."
September 2023
"The highlight is how each and every frequency is melded and fitted together like sonic Lego…given that right song they can have you balling in tears…The 5020s plug you into the soul of the music."
August 2023
"The Q Acoustics 5020 are very well-balanced speakers that veer tonally slightly on the warm side with great resolution, good dynamics and a wide soundstage...They also pair well with a wide variety of amplifiers and won’t embarrass themselves as you upgrade electronics down the line. In a highly competitive market segment with many alternatives, this makes them pretty special and puts then in a very select group. Outstanding."
June 2023
"Both a talented speaker in its own right and an intriguing taster of what is to come. The 5020 is right up at the top of the tree for £600 standmounts; an even handed, articulate, room friendly little box of fun in the great Q Acoustics tradition… The 5020 might be glimpse of the future but, in the here and now, it’s a tremendous new arrival and an indisputable Best Buy.
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June 2023
"Across a wide selection of voices and instruments, the 5020 sounds unforced and believable...The result is that Q Acoustics ‘completes’ its range in fine style...That clever new mid/bass driver points to some interesting further developments to come as well. The company might now have an offering for every terrestrial price point, but it feels like it’s just getting started."
May 2023
"When you consider the build quality, sonic performance, and value for the money from a brand that is really creating some of the best affordable loudspeakers in the world right now — the Q Acoustics 5020 are a very wise long-term choice."
May 2023
"…the 5020’s sound feels like a cohesive whole...this is another zinger from Q Acoustics: a great-looking and musically entertaining speaker."
May 2023
"For anyone looking to upgrade from entry-level standmount or bookshelf speakers, the Q Acoustic’s 5000 Series is a bargain. There’s a lot of bang for your buck with these new speakers and I look forward to hearing how the floorstanding 5040 speakers perform. Highly Recommended."
April 2023
"The separation of the instruments, especially in the mid -range and upper bass, is spectacular…that’s the thing with this speaker, you really start hearing things that you probably won’t hear on other speakers…the Q Acoustics 5020 is one of the better speakers I’ve heard…for near field listening this could be the end game speaker for some people…worth every penny."
April 2023