James Loudspeaker W52Q - 5.25" 2-Way Wedge Speaker With Baffle

Product Overview

The James Loudspeaker W52Q is a 5.25-inch 2-way wedge speaker with baffle, built for commercial AV installations that need higher output and aimed on-wall coverage. Its larger driver and QX quad-tweeter array deliver fuller midrange and wide horizontal dispersion for larger rooms. As a passive on-wall wedge speaker, it integrates with standard amplifiers and matrix systems for distributed audio. This 5.25-inch quad-tweeter wedge speaker suits venues that demand more level than a 4-inch model.

Product Description

The W52Q is the 5.25-inch standard wedge in the James Loudspeaker Wedge series, available in the James Loudspeaker collection. It combines a single 5.25-inch low-frequency driver with a QX quad-tweeter array and ships with a baffle, producing greater output and low-frequency extension than the 4-inch wedges while keeping the wide horizontal dispersion of the quad-tweeter design. The angled wedge enclosure mounts to the wall and aims sound across the listening area, letting installers direct coverage without articulating brackets. This makes the W52Q a practical choice for larger boardrooms, dining rooms, and retail floors where a small wedge would run short on level.

Within the family, the W52Q is the standard single-driver 5.25-inch model, while the W42Q covers smaller spaces with a 4-inch driver, and the W53Q applies a D'Apollito mid-tweeter-mid layout at the same 5.25-inch size for tighter vertical control. Specifiers needing higher output from an aimable, passive on-wall speaker will find the W52Q a strong fit, and it is offered in the pre-configured channel bundles listed among the related configuration SKUs.

Key Features

• 5.25-Inch Low-Frequency Driver — Larger driver delivers higher output and fuller midrange than 4-inch wedges.
• QX Quad-Tweeter Array — Four high-frequency drivers widen horizontal dispersion and improve intelligibility.
• Included Baffle — Ships with a baffle to support clean on-wall installation.
• Angled Wedge Enclosure — The wedge shape aims output toward listeners without extra mounting hardware.
• Passive Operation — Works with standard external amplifiers and DSP or matrix systems.
• On-Wall Surface Mounting — Designed for wall or surface installation in place of ceiling mounting.

Typical Applications

• Larger boardrooms and conference spaces
• Restaurants and dining rooms
• Retail floors and showrooms
• Hospitality lounges and lobbies
• Distributed background and foreground music systems

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the W52Q different from the W42Q?
The W52Q uses a larger 5.25-inch driver for higher output, while the W42Q is the 4-inch model for smaller spaces.

Is the W52Q passive?
Yes, it requires an external amplifier or matrix system.

Does it include a baffle?
Yes, the W52Q ships with a baffle for on-wall installation.

What does the QX quad-tweeter array do?
It broadens horizontal dispersion and raises intelligibility for music and speech.

Can I buy it as a matched system?
Yes, it is available in mono, stereo left/right, LCR, and 2.1-with-subwoofer configurations.

How does it compare to the W53Q?
The W53Q adds a D'Apollito mid-tweeter-mid layout at the same driver size for tighter vertical control.