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Quad Z2 Bookshelf Loudspeakers QUAD Z2 Bookshelf Speaker (Pair). As new condition. Lots of online reviews. Very nice sound from the ribbon tweeter. Happy to audition. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: EFT Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By CBenn 0 Comments AUD $1,250 Date: February 9, 20251 yr
A$1,250 for a like-new pair looks fair to good, sitting well below the original new-price references I found and in line with a healthy used-market discount rather than a stretch ask. For a Quad Z2, that’s not bargain-bin territory, but it is a sensible entry point if the condition is genuinely excellent and the speakers are complete.
The Z2 is well regarded for its true ribbon tweeter clarity, open treble, and clean imaging, with enough scale and finesse to justify interest from someone who wants a refined standmount rather than a warm, forgiving one. The main buyer note is system matching: they’re rated at 84 dB sensitivity, so they like proper amplification and reward careful placement, making a clean, original-condition pair more appealing than a tired one.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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