What does Q mean in speaker specifications?

PS - There are other Q’s in speaker design and measurements so don't get them confused but I'm pretty sure this is what is meant here.

In designing the alignment of the lowest frequency driver a great deal of artistic license must be allowed given the tradeoffs of speaker size, maximum bass output and expected placement.

A speaker designed for near-wall or desktop placement in general wants a lower Q.

@yogiboy 

Yeah, it's pretty unusual.  They may be talking to the professionals who use these as near field studio monitors.  They want to let them know these are less punchy and more suitable for certain types of use.

It means F(Q)

... to above: it's just really pun to enjoy and no offense. 

+1 @erik_squires 

when seeing Q of a loudspeaker mentioned as a generalization like that,

they are likely (hopefully) referring to “total Q”