Mission QX-1 MKII Standmount / Surround Speakers The QX-1 MKII is a 2-way Standmount loudspeaker with a 5″ (135mm) bass driver and 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 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. Features Improved Acrylic Fbre Cone New Look Aluminium Top Plate Ring of Fire Dome Centre Inverted Drive Geometry Curvilinear Design with a Conical Support Available in 3 colours - Walnut, Lux Black & Lux White QX MKII Drivers An improved acrylic fibre cone material has been chosen for the QX 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 similar cost. 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. Aesthetically, the QX 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 Fibre 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. Maintaining the basis of QX styling, the QX 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 QX MKII surrounds help scatter reflections and reduce airflow interference to improve the silky smooth performance of the drivers and ports. Inverted Drive Geometry QX-1 MKII Specifications General Description 2-way Bookshelf Speaker Enclosure Type Bass Reflex Transducer Complement 2-way Bass Driver 5"(135mm) Long Fiber Composite Cone Treble Driver 1.5"(38mm) Textile Ring Dome AV Shield No Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m) 87dB Recommended Amplifier Power 25-100W Peak SPL 95dB Nominal Impedance 4 Ω (compatible 8Ω) Minimum Impedance 3.9Ω Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 55Hz ~ 24kHz Bass Extension (-6dB) 48Hz Crossover Frequency 2.4kHz HxWxD 280mm x 195mm x (250 +10)mm Net Weight 6.2kg/pcs About Mission Mission Electronics was founded in 1977 by Farad Azima and was immediately recognised as one of the leaders in the development of acoustic engineering through its application of new technologies to create some of the most rewarding loudspeakers in every market sector. Mission quickly became a very popular hi-fi brand and earned an enviable reputation for the design and produce of some of the world’s finest and technologically innovative hi-fi products.
