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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 $1,050 Date: January 23, 20251 yr
The Quad Z2 is a respected upper-tier bookshelf from Quad’s Z series, known for its True Ribbon tweeter, curved cabinet, and generally refined, spacious presentation. At A$1,050, this looks fair to slightly good versus typical used-market evidence: one sold example was listed at A$1,499 equivalent and a UK dealer had new stock around A$1,900 equivalent, so this asking price sits comfortably below new and looks reasonable for a like-new pair.
What makes it worth chasing is the combination of speed, detail, and an easy-to-live-with form factor; the Z2 is the larger bookshelf in the range and is often praised for how the ribbon helps keep treble airy without getting shouty. In like-new condition, the upside is better still if the original packaging, grilles, and paperwork are included, since Quad’s finish and ribbon-loaded design reward a careful owner.
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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