In article , alex wrote:
The Devil wrote:
: If the asking price of Quads is your main concern and you are able to work
: around the space requirements, look into second-hand 63s.
Price for 988 but space as well. Otherwise I could afford a used
ESL-63. The Quads are too wide for my room. A narrower speaker (could
be taller) is what I need.
Did we say Magnaplanar 1.6 already?
: I heard the DCM Time Window speaker many years ago. Aside from looking
: a bit like a Quad, that was it really.
Thanks. No experience myself. I understand it is no longer made. It was
recommended and I remebered the catchy name. That's about it.
Old Dahlquists look like Quads, too.
: I understand Quad have their own box speakers now. You'd expect
: them to produce the family sound, but do they?
:
: No--if by 'family sound' you mean do they sound like Quad electrostats.
Yes that's what I had meant/hoped. :-(
:
: How do they do against Proacs, Dynaudios, Spendors?
:
: Much better.
Interesting. Considering that Proac, Dynaudio, and Spendor are 3 of the
very best. Are the Quads your favorite "tower" speakers (small in floor
area, as tall as need be)? There was at least one post that put them
down as "Chinese" speakers having nothing to do with Quad.
http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/lseriesworks.htm
According to Quad, all parts are designed "in-house". Other than that,
they seem up to audiophile standards for build quality and nice wood and
all that stuff if pictures and reviews are any indication. Even if they
were rebadged, like Music Hall, would that be so bad?
Plus, you can get deals for them on Audiogon, etc.
I wish I could tell you more about them, but that would require an
hour's drive each way to the nearest dealer!
: Make room and get some used 63s. :-)
I have thought of that and not quite given up yet. However, it does run
into hard limitations, like my wife's opinion, room size, why we must
live in an urban situation, etc.
I do okay with 63s in a room approximately 12 by 20. Fortunately, my
girlfriend likes vocal-friendly speakers.
Stephen