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Offered is „ESL-2912“ by Quad as exhibit from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9975018744 ends on 23.10.2026 at 06:17 o'clock.
At €8,600, this used Quad ESL-2912 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the typical used market where clean pairs often range €9,500–€11,000 and new units still cost €11,990–€12,990. The asking price is roughly 25% below current new retail and significantly under other recent used listings like the €5,000 pair (which may be a single unit or lower grade) and the €17,095 US demo pair, making it an excellent value for a proven high-end electrostatic speaker.
The ESL-2912 is revered for its transparency, purity, and surprising bass down to 32Hz, offering natural imaging that rivals many dynamic designs while handling more power than older ESLs. Its 6-panel design and slight rear tilt improve clarity and coverage, and if this pair includes original packing and accessories, it’s a rare find for enthusiasts seeking Quad’s flagship electrostatic sound without the new-unit premium. At this price, it’s a buying opportunity, not a caution.
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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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