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Angeboten wird „Revela 1 Kompaktlautsprecher mit Ständer“ von Quad als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Kompaktlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 924628621 endet am 05.09.2026 um 06:10 Uhr.
The Quad Revela 1 compact speakers originally retailed around EUR 2,500 when new, so this EUR 2,170 asking price in good condition isn't outrageous on the surface. But against our recent comps of 15 similar EUR listings—median EUR 898, with 25th percentile at EUR 417 and 75th at EUR 2,581—it's sitting at the ambitious upper end, more like a premium ask than a steal. You'd want pristine cosmetics and full functionality to justify it over cheaper options.
Before biting, verify the stands are the matching Quad originals, as they're key to the Revela's bass response and often listed separately. Also check the drivers for surround degradation—common on these after 10+ years—and test for cabinet resonances or crossover issues, which can sneak up on compact Quads in "good" shape.
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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