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QUAD ESL-988 Instruction Manual

Electrostatic loudspeakers
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ESLmanual Feb02
11/02/04
9:14 AM
Page 1
ESL-988 & ESL-989
Electrostatic Loudspeakers
Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PACKING LIST AND UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GUARANTEE AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CONNECTION PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM Page 1 ESL-988 & ESL-989 Electrostatic Loudspeakers Instruction Manual CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTES ..........2 INTRODUCTION .

  • Page 2: Important Notes

    A further option is to relocate the Quad equipment in order to reduce the interference. Your dealer should be able to provide assistance if the problem persists.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Amplifiers which are not short circuit protected may be damaged by the protection circuits in this loudspeaker and should not be used with the Quad ESL. The packaging contains the following items: •...

  • Page 4: Guarantee And Product Registration

    Quad carries out a regular review of its products and reserves the right to adjust the specifications and performance from time to time. There are no user replaceable or serviceable parts inside this equipment.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Note: When a fused 13A plug is used a 5A fuse (ASTA approved to BS1362) will be adequate for a typical Quad system. For other types of plug, then fit a 5A fuse either in the plug, or adaptor, or at the distribution board. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
  • Page 6 Amplifiers with an output capability in excess of 35V rms (150W into 8 Ohms approx) may be used but with caution – see Loudspeaker Protection. If the Quad 405/2 power amplifier is used, the amplifier voltage limiters should not be fitted.
  • Page 7 ESL BASE AND SPIKES Programme Material A small note of caution. We believe that a pair of Quad ESL loudspeakers give a more realistic picture of an acoustic event than has been possible before, but only if the best source material is used. They are very revealing of faults in recording techniques and ownership of these loudspeakers will cause you to re-assess the virtues of your collection of recordings.

  • Page 8: Care And Maintenance

    ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONNECTION PANEL Page 8 The grille cloth may be cleaned with a soft brush or a hand held vacuum cleaner. They are protected against the ingress of dust etc. Periodic servicing at two year intervals is recommended to keep your speakers in pristine condition.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM ESL-988 SPECIFICATIONS Page 9 All measurements made with a 230V AC supply. Maximum output 2 N/m Sensitivity 1.5m bar per volt referred to 1m. (86 dB/2.83V rms) Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Maximum Continuous input voltage (rms): 10V...
  • Page 10 ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM ESL-989 SPECIFICATIONS Page 10 All measurements made with a 230V AC supply. Maximum output 2 N/m at 2m on axis Sensitivity 1.5m bar per volt referred to 1m. (86 dB/2.83V rms) Impedance 8 Ohms nominal Maximum Continuous input voltage (rms): 10V Programme peak for undistorted output: 40V...
  • Page 11 ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM Page 1 IAG House Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England Telephone: +44 (0) 1480 447700 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1480 431767 email: info@quad-hifi.co.uk website: www.quad-hifi.co.uk...
  • Page 12 ESLmanual Feb02 11/02/04 9:14 AM Page 2 Instruction Manual for Electrostatic Loudspeakers ESL 988 and ESL 989...

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