"...make no mistake — these were one of the most important releases because they made rather incredible sonic performance that much more accessible to those looking for a well made floor standing loudspeaker that is actually affordable."
December 2024
"Expressive dynamics, excellent clarity and a premium look make these a fantastic set of speakers."
October 2024
"At under £1000 retail, the 5040 is a first class bargain for consumers or installers looking to add some true Hi-Fi performance to their audio installations. It is sleek, beautifully made, outstandingly musical with any genre, happy to party, and, thanks to the flush terminals and port bung, has flexible room portioning options."
July 2024
"…even without taking its affordable price into consideration, Q Acoustics’ 5040 offers superb sound quality. It combines sufficient low-frequency extension and articulation with excellent clarity and imaging and low coloration…Highly recommended."
January 2024
"…these were one of the most important releases of 2023. The floor standing 5040 at $1,500 need to be at the top of your audition list… Q Acoustics raised the bar with these under $1,500 and there is nothing else in the same price range that I’ve heard that I would rather own."
December 2023
"...blew us away...The Q Acoustics 5040 are even-handed performers that simply step out of the way of the music and let it shine...wonderfully expressive and insightful performance that’s class-leading at this level."
November 2023
"What you are getting for your £999 with the 5040s puts them into a class of their own...exceptional sound quality...Respectful and appreciative of every genre, from floor thumping bass to delicate strings, these are a joy to listen to, and clearly designed by people who love their music."
November 2023
"Combining a very attractive design with excellent sound quality at an MSRP of $1500, the Q Acoustics 5040 speakers just deliver and are an easy recommendation for a floor-standing loudspeaker at this price point."
October 2023
"The Q Acoustics 5040 are even-handed performers that simply step out of the way of the music and let it shine...wonderfully expressive and insightful performance that’s class-leading at this level."
October 2023
"The 5040s elevate themselves above the competition…I think this is a speaker that will appeal to everyone…May be the best floorstanding speaker I’ve heard."
September 2023
"The Q Acoustics 5040 are even-handed performers that simply step out of the way of the music and let it shine...wonderfully expressive and insightful performance that’s class-leading at this level."
August 2023
"Detailed and dynamically impressive, the 5040 faithfully reproduces recordings with precise tonal accuracy and fine spatial definition within the soundstage…The 5040 is never less than fun to listen to."
July 2023
"If you’re looking to spend around a £1,000 and are in the market for some classy and comparatively compact floorstanders, put the 5040s at the top of your shortlist. You will be hard pressed to find something more musically rewarding."
July 2023
"Their accuracy and clarity, with a smooth and detailed midrange and well-defined bass response make them one of our top choices between $1,000 and $2,000 in the floorstanding loudspeaker category…The competition should be nervous…. If the budget allows — consider these a must audition in 2023."
April 2023