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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
joe_b
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How much are the smaller models? Anyone compare them to the Spendor S3/5?
tweekerman
473 posts
 
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....
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phasecorrect
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They sound more like Spendors than budget midfi Wharfdales...afterall...SPendor designed the original 10L...but the new Quads are not as rolled off.. offer much more bass...and keep that signature "open midrange" hi end Brit monitors are known for...they are more of a "modern sounding" design than the "old school" S3/5s...which is a large reason...I assume...they were awarded "Speaker of the Year" in WhatHiFI...and equal raves in HifI Choice...
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