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- Page 1 ESL X Series ELECTROSTATIC LOUDSPEAKER ESL 2812X ESL 2912X Scan the QR code using a smart-phone device, User Manual for product warranty registration online.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler/direct Important Safety Instructions plug-in adapter is a disconnection device; it must remain readily operable. CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Catalogs Introduction The ESL Choice What’s in the Box? Unpacking and Assembly Positioning the Loudspeakers Choosing and Preparing Loudspeaker Cable Connecting Your Loudspeakers Operation LED Illumination Final Adjustments Horizontal Directivity Maintenance and Service Quality Assurance About Your ESL Loudspeaker Specifications Physical Measurement... -
Page 4: Introduction
ESL 2812X and 2912X from QUAD Electroacoustics. Since 1956, QUAD has been at the forefront of Electrostatic loudspeaker technology, crafting products renowned for their unmatched accuracy and neutrality. The ESL 2812X and 2912X are not just the latest iterations of the world’s most iconic loudspeakers;... -
Page 5: The Esl Choice
Year’ award from Hi-Fi News Magazine; and a 'Best Product' from EISA Award. When using the QUAD ESLs for listening at home, you can be sure that your experience will mirror that of the concert hall. Known for their incredibly natural, transparent, and detailed sound, the ESL has a reputation for being one of the most accurate and revealing speakers in the world, especially praised for its ability to reproduce vocals and midrange frequencies with astonishing clarity. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box? The packing contains the following items: ・ The QUAD ESL loudspeaker ・ AC power lead 3m with a mains connector suitable for your region ・ This Owner's Manual ・ A set of four spiked feet ・ A set of four standard feet ・... -
Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly
Unpacking and Assembly These loudspeakers are heavy! It needs two people to lift and manoeuvre the loudspeakers into position. Caution: DO NOT USE THE TENSIONING BRACE TO LIFT OR MANOEUVER THE ESL, OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE LOUDSPEAKER. WHEN MOVING THE LOUDSPEAKER, HOLD IT BY THE SIDES OR THE SIDES AND BASE. Always use the supplied cotton gloves when handling exposed surfaces. -
Page 8: Positioning The Loudspeakers
Positioning the Loudspeakers However good the loudspeaker is, the final results will depend on the acoustic characteristics of the listening room and the position of the loudspeakers in it. Do not be afraid to experiment with both position and orientation and make a point of trying some of the less obvious as well as the more obvious positions. -
Page 9: Choosing And Preparing Loudspeaker Cable
Choosing and Preparing Loudspeaker Cable Specialist audio cables usually offer better performance than general-purpose 'bell' or 'zip' wires. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often, in the case of twin cable, a coloured tracer or ridge along one wire to indicate polarity. -
Page 10: Led Illumination
(minutes) with no AC power applied. Caution: The QUAD logo on the front grill is set to flash if the protection circuit detects abnormally high voltage on the ESL element. If the logo light flashes please switch off for 15 minutes then play again at a lower volume if you were previously listening at loud volume levels. -
Page 11: Final Adjustments
Final Adjustments After you have finalised the position of the loudspeakers, you should level the speaker by adjusting the feet. Tensioning the Speaker This is the final adjustment. Tighten the tensioner anti-clockwise. This pulls the tensioning rod tight and rigidifies the assembly. Do not omit this stage, as it significantly improves performance at high power levels. -
Page 12: Horizontal Directivity
This consistent pattern ensures a smooth spatial response with no peaks and troughs. In addition, the ESL's virtually massless diaphragms ensure near-instantaneous starting and stopping with an almost total absence of hysteresis, providing lightning-fast transients and phenomenally accurate bass response. QUAD ESL 2812X... - Page 13 QUAD ESL 2912X...
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Page 14: Care And Cleaning
Caution: SWITCH THE LOUDSPEAKERS OFF AND DISCONNECT THEM FROM THE MAINS BEFORE CLEANING. Servicing If your QUAD equipment requires servicing, return it to the dealer from whom you purchased it. For further support and advice, please contact the regional distributor. You are strongly advised to keep the original packaging for transport or long-term storage. - Page 15 Warranty Coverage Repairs or replacements are provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. QUAD shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expenses or implied warranty with any product. Except to the extent prohibited by law, this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever, both expressed and implied, including but not limited to the warrant of merchantability and fitness for practical purpose.
- Page 16 Please note, QUAD is not able to supply parts or replacement items to any other entity than the official distributor or authorised service centre. Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, QUAD shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for: Any loss, damages and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the products ·...
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Page 17: Quality Assurance
Q is for Quality QUAD’s attention to detail and our quality management standards are a byword in the hi-fi industry. The finest C-Core transformers in the audio path provide excellent linearity, Inspecting a panel. wide bandwidth and very low phase shift. -
Page 18: About Your Esl Loudspeaker
That this is fully realised by the QUAD ESL in practice can be seen from the loudspeakers’ polar plots reproduced on Pages 8 and 9. These loudspeakers give a truly three-dimensional sound stage... -
Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Model ESL 2812X ESL 2912X Format Floor standing dipole with 3° fixed tilt Floor standing dipole with 3° fixed tilt Type Multiple electrostatic drive membranes Multiple electrostatic drive membranes Point Source Time Delay Progressive concentric rings Progressive concentric rings Chassis Structure Heavy duty composite aluminium / steel Heavy duty composite aluminium / steel... -
Page 23: Physical Measurement
Physical Measurement * Cabinet dimensions are in millimeters (mm). Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. - Page 24 IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK Tel: +44(0)1480 452561 Email: service@quad-hifi.co.uk http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice. All rights reserved © IAG Group Ltd. QUAD is a member of the International Audio Group.
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