Quad makes Electrostats, why now box speakers??


Quad has made electrostatic speakers for decades. So, why have they now launched a line of box speakers?? In particular, the model 22L which is an attractive 3 way speaker retailing for $1500 (I think) Anyone heard them or own them?? Do they sound better than the average floorstander, and is their bass, imaging and soundstaging better than the average British box speakers?? Need good input on this product "model"
sunnyjim
Because the market for their hi-end electrostats is very small...and in Britain...you have to make a very good small monitor to survive...hence the acclaim of the Quad 11L...and the Quad 12L which I will soon own..
It is no longer run by Mr. Walker. They are parented by an asian company with a different philosophy. A shame.

Charlie
Under new Chinese ownership...Wharfdale is their "Sister" company...and in a sense...the new Quads are top of the line Wharfdales...since they are built in the same factory...but they offer tremendous value for the money...the new 11/12Ls are easily on par with 2k Brit monitors such as Proac,SPendor,etc....