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Quad esl 2905 high end elektrostatische luidsprekers 4 jaar geleden volledig gereviseerd - papieren aanwezig. Uitstekende reviews bekroond met 5 sterren in "what hi-fi?" magazine. "best
At €4,200, this Quad ESL 2905 sits just above the €4,098 median of recent EUR listings, making it a fair price rather than a bargain, though it remains well below the original €9,700 new cost from 2013. The asking price is slightly above the 75th percentile of €4,147, so it’s not ambitious but reflects solid market value for this revered electrostatic design.
The ESL 2905 is widely celebrated for its airy, transparent midrange and lightning-fast transient response, delivering a uniquely open sound that few dynamic speakers match. Its full-range electrostatic panels excel in vocal clarity and spatial detail, making it a timeless choice for discerning listeners. At a fair price with no noted condition issues, this is a worthwhile buying opportunity for anyone seeking world-class electrostatic performance without paying near-new prices.
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Quad, the venerable British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1936 in London, when engineer Peter J. Walker founded S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems, soon renamed the Acoustical Manufacturing Company. Relocating to Huntingdon in 1941 after wartime bombing, the firm shifted from public address gear to domestic audio amid post-war demand for superior sound reproduction. Walker's pioneering ethos—prioritizing "the closest approach to the original sound"—defined Quad from its early QA12 amplifiers, adopted by the BBC, to the iconic Quad I of 1953.
The brand excels in amplifiers and electrostatic loudspeakers, revolutionizing both categories. The Quad II power amplifier of 1953 introduced cathode coupling for vanishingly low distortion, while the 1956 ESL 57 delivered the world's first full-range electrostatic speaker, employing a massless film diaphragm for unparalleled transparency and transient speed. Quad advanced into solid-state with the 1967 303 and transistor designs featuring innovative "Triples" output stages, later expanding to integrated amps like the 99 series, moving-coil speakers, and modern electrostatic models such as the ESL 988 and 989.
Today, under the International Audio Group since 1997, Quad holds a prestigious position in the high-end market, revered by audiophiles for its unyielding pursuit of accuracy over trends. Its heritage components command vintage collector status, yet contemporary offerings maintain a niche boutique appeal among discerning buyers seeking refined, distortion-free reproduction that honors Walker's legacy.
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