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Quad 2905 Electrostatic Loudspeakers Up for sale are my Quad 2905 esl speakers in perfect condition. My pair was made in Huntingdon England. I'm the second owner purchased from John Hall in November 2015. The speakers were in mint condition when I purchased it from John and his living room was immaculate and free of dust. Since I bought it from John, it has not been moved and remains in the same spot in my current room. When the Quads are not in use, they are always covered. I can demo for serious buyers in Balwyn. There are no boxes, but I do have manual and accessory box contai
This Quad ESL 2905 priced at A$4,900 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$4,437 for recent comparable used listings in AUD. The ground truth median of A$6,800 confirms that used 2905s typically command far higher prices, making this like-new condition at under A$5,000 an exceptional buying opportunity rather than a risky deal.
The 2905 remains a revered point-source electrostatic speaker, celebrated for its airy highs, precise midrange, and world-class clarity that still outperforms many modern dynamic designs. As a last-generation model before the 2912, it offers timeless performance with original-owner condition and likely intact accessories, delivering rare value for enthusiasts seeking pristine electrostatic sound without the new-model price tag.
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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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