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Quadral Platinum M40 Floorstanding Speakers – Boxed/Excellent condition – £650 ONO Description: Originally retailing for £1,995, these premium, German-engineered 3-way towers offer incredible acoustic scale and detail. They feature the famous RiCom V ring-radiator tweeter (extending to 50kHz) and twin 170mm aluminium bass woofers. They are also officially mapped for Devialet SAM (Speaker Active Matching). Dimensions: Approximately 100cmx 32 cm x21 cm Weight : Approximately 22kg per speaker Condition & Packaging: * Cosmetic C... read more
This £650 asking price is ambitious for bookshelf Quadral Platinum M40s, sitting well above the typical used market where pairs commonly appear between £250 and £400. One seller lists a pair for £500 GBP, while another German listing shows €250 (roughly £215), confirming that £650 exceeds the median by a significant margin.
The Platinum M40 is a well-regarded 3-way tower speaker with a high-gloss finish, 170mm woofers, and a RiCom ring tweeter, delivering 89dB sensitivity and solid power handling up to 240W music power. However, since these are floorstanding units (not bookshelf), the listing description may be misleading, and at this price, buyers should verify condition, original grilles, and stand compatibility before committing. If they’re actually towers in excellent original-owner condition, the price is still steep compared to the £250–£400 range.
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Quadral emerged from Hanover, Germany in 1972 as the consumer audio division of the All Group, initially operating under the name all-akustik before adopting the Quadral brand in the late 1970s. The company's international breakthrough came with the introduction of the TITAN loudspeaker in 1981, establishing Quadral as a serious contender in premium audio. Today, Quadral operates under the ownership of Loxone, acquired in 2020, which has positioned the brand at the intersection of high-fidelity audio and intelligent building automation.
Quadral has built its reputation primarily as a loudspeaker manufacturer, with particular acclaim for its ribbon tweeters and flagship Aurum series. The company's engineering approach emphasizes clarity, tonal balance, and sophisticated acoustic design—hallmarks that quickly elevated the brand to the upper echelon of the hi-fi world upon its launch. Production of key components, including the renowned Aurum ribbon tweeters, remains based in Hanover, underscoring the brand's commitment to German manufacturing standards.
Quadral occupies the high-end to upper-midrange segment of the consumer audio market, positioning itself alongside other respected German speaker specialists. The brand appeals to discerning listeners who prioritize acoustic performance and engineering heritage over mass-market accessibility. With over five decades of experience and a track record of consistent quality, Quadral maintains credibility among serious audiophiles and collectors, though it remains less widely recognized than some larger international competitors.
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