Quad makes Electrostats, why now box speakers??

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....

I have just sold my Quad 12L's and bought 22L floorstanders. The 12L's were brilliant, so I went all out. Only difference as you'd expect is a more extended bass, however, I also feel that there's more of a tighter and perhaps clearer/better defined soundstage on the 12L's - punchier and more distinct in a way. The 12L try's harder, the 22L is laid back.

Maybe I'll get another pair, but still settling in with the 22L's after only a few days - will run them in a bit more for sure, and also try bi-amping (to Quad 405-2's).

Key advice - buy the best possible stands you can find for the 12L's (Sound Organisation Z5750 or equivalent)

How much are the smaller models? Anyone compare them to the Spendor S3/5?

I've heard the Wharfdales, not too musical, no like. The funny name fits them well! So if the boxed quads sound anything like Whars....