{"product_id":"james-loudspeaker-w53q-5-25-2-way-dapolitto-wedge-speaker","title":"James Loudspeaker W53Q - 5.25\" 2-Way D'Apolitto Wedge Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe James Loudspeaker W53Q is a 5.25-inch 2-way D'Apollito wedge speaker designed for demanding commercial AV spaces that need both high output and tight vertical pattern control. Its 5.25-inch mid-tweeter-mid array and QX quad-tweeter design focus sound on the listening plane while filling larger rooms. As a passive D'Apollito wedge speaker, it pairs with standard amplifiers and matrix systems for distributed audio. This 5.25-inch MTM wedge speaker is the flagship of the Wedge line for controlled, full-output coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe W53Q is the top model of the James Loudspeaker Wedge series, available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/james-loudspeaker\"\u003eJames Loudspeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e. It arranges two 5.25-inch low-frequency drivers in a vertical mid-tweeter-mid layout around a QX quad-tweeter array, combining the higher output of the larger drivers with the tighter vertical lobe of a D'Apollito design. This geometry narrows vertical spread to reduce floor and ceiling reflections while maintaining wide horizontal dispersion, which improves clarity in large rooms with hard surfaces or higher ceilings. The angled wedge enclosure mounts to the wall and aims output across the listening area, so installers achieve directional, full-range coverage without articulating brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with the W52Q standard 5.25-inch wedge, the W53Q adds D'Apollito vertical control, and against the smaller W43Q it offers the same MTM approach with greater output from its 5.25-inch drivers. Specifiers working in large, reverberant commercial environments that need both level and pattern control will find the W53Q a capable choice, and it is offered in the pre-configured channel bundles listed among the related configuration SKUs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD'Apollito MTM Layout\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mid-tweeter-mid arrangement tightens vertical dispersion to reduce floor and ceiling reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 5.25-Inch Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two larger drivers deliver high output and full midrange for large rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQX Quad-Tweeter Array\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four high-frequency drivers preserve wide horizontal dispersion and intelligibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAngled Wedge Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — The wedge shape aims sound toward listeners without extra mounting hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with standard external amplifiers and DSP or matrix systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Wall Surface Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for wall or surface installation in place of ceiling mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge reverberant conference and event rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses of worship and auditoriums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallrooms and hospitality venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail flagships and showrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed commercial music and paging systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2-Way D'Apollito Wedge Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eD'Apollito (Mid-Tweeter-Mid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e5.25 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eQX Quad-Tweeter Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOn-Wall \/ Surface Wedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the W53Q the top Wedge model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt combines dual 5.25-inch drivers for high output with a D'Apollito layout for tight vertical control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I choose the W53Q over the W52Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose it in large or reverberant rooms where vertical pattern control reduces reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the W53Q passive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it requires an external amplifier or matrix system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the D'Apollito layout help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mid-tweeter-mid arrangement narrows vertical dispersion to improve clarity near hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order it as a matched system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is available in mono, stereo left\/right, LCR, and 2.1-with-subwoofer configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to the W43Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe W43Q uses the same MTM approach with smaller 4-inch drivers and 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