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Experts prefer Polk Audio T50 over Q Acoustics Concept 40

On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Polk Audio T50 received 3 endorsements from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), The Sound Junky and Gadget Review (14 Nov 2023). Meanwhile, Q Acoustics Concept 40 did not receive any endorsements this month.

Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
5
- Check price
Polk Audio T50
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4
8
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2
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N/A N/A $1180
Q Acoustics Concept 40
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 1 Jul 2023 BestReviews ranked Polk Audio T50 as #4
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    #4 out of 5 Polk Audio T50
    Shines at Movies
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  • The Sound Junky ranked Polk Audio T50 as #8
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    #8 out of 9 Polk Audio T50
    Best Dolby Tower Speakers
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  • On 14 Nov 2023 Gadget Review ranked Polk Audio T50 as #2
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    #2 out of 7 Polk Audio T50
    Honorable Mention
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Polk Audio T50 is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Q Acoustics Concept 40 is not.
Rank Change Price Speakers
ABT
BestReviews
The Sound Junky
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
The Master Switch
ZD Net
What Hi-Fi
Gadget Review
stereocheck.com
1
- $228
Sony SSCS3
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3
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2
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2
5
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5
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2
- $1000
SVS Ultra Tower
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1
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1
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3
- $160
Dayton Audio T652
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2
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4
9
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7
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4
- $1499
Q Acoustics 5040
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5
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1
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

83
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 5
  • without a score: 12
Highest score by Lifewire
96
Average score based on 17 reviews
83
Lowest score by CNET
70

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
No expert reviews linked yet for Q Acoustics Concept 40.
From Seller:
  • GET SUPERIOR HOME THEATER EXPERIENCE WITH IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND & HI-RES AUDIO. Featuring a 1" tweeter, a 6.5" Driver and (2) 6.5" Bass Radiators. The 2 bass radiators augment the main woofer and produce a well-balanced, natural warm sound reaching the far corners of the room
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From Seller:
  • The Concept 40 is Q Acoustics' flagship floor-standing speaker delivers an unparalleled sonic performance. The Concept 40's extraordinary soundstage, dynamics and sheer musicality is achieved by incorporating its bespoke drive units into a 'GelcoreTM Construction' cabinet which allows the drive units to perform at their very impressive best.
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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0667649346182, 0747192125509
UPC Numbers: 667649346182, 747192125509
No manufacturer information linked for Q Acoustics Concept 40.
General Info
Number of Speakers How many speakers come in the package?
1 Speaker(s)
2 Speaker(s)
Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
90 dB
90 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
38Hz → 24kHz
53Hz - 22kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
86 Ohms
8 Ohms
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
150 Watts
150 Watts
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Enclosure Material The material used to make the speaker enclosure, also called baffle, plays a big part in the sound quality of the speaker. The best materials are stiff and resistant to extra vibrations (which would c ... Show more
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
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Finish The type of finish describes the material used on the exterior surface of the cabinet. There is no recommended material; it is purely aesthetic and dependent on your tastes and style. The most importa ... Show more
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Lacquered Black Gloss / Lacquered White Gloss
Dimensions
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Weight

20 lbs
 

41 lbs
 
Type of Feet Consider the type of feet accessories that come with the speaker based on where the speaker will be located. The “feet” are the supports that go on the bottom of the speaker to hold it in place. For c ... Show more
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Carpet Spikes
Tweeters
Number of Tweeters
1 Tweeter(s)
1 Tweeter(s)
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
1 inches
0.98 inches
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
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Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Silk Dome, Wave Guide - Tweeter
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Woofers
Number of Woofers
1 Woofer(s)
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Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
6.5 inches
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Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
(Round) Dynamic Balance - Mid/Woofer
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Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Yes
No
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
No
No
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Set of 5-Way Binding Posts
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Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Yes
No
Remote Control Does the speaker come with a remote?
No
No
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
No
No
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
No
No
Additional Details
Additional Features Any other features included.
Supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater stereos, home theater processors or receivers.
  • Lacquered Black Gloss / Lacquered White Gloss
  • 25 to 150 watts recommended power
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Polk Audio T50 are a top selling and one of the cheapest options. They're a #1 bestseller in speakers category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dayton Audio T652 or Polk Audio Monitor60 Series II .

Polk Audio T50 are $355.61 less expensive than average speakers ($499).

Q Acoustics Concept 40 are a well-known option at the top of the price range. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Dali Oberon 5 or Martin Logan Motion 60XT .

Q Acoustics Concept 40 are $681 more expensive than the average speakers ($499).

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