QUAD ESL 2805 - Manual (Page 16)

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The ESL-2805 is the smaller of the two
models and uses four panels rather
than six. The inner two panels of the
ESL-2805 again utilise the concentric
anode rings for point source imaging,
and the outer rings are again linear in
their response.
Whilst the absolute bass extension and
dynamic ability are less than its larger
brother (it lacks the two supplementary
panels of the 2905), the ESL-2805 offers
a sublime performance nonetheless. In
all other areas the ESL-2805 will sound
identical to the ESL-2905 - particularly
with regard to imaging, detail resolution,
and lack of colouration. This is due
to both speakers sharing the same
technology and components.
The clarity of mid-range - for which the
Quads are most famed - is fully in evidence;
the sparkling detail and transparency has
long been the hallmark of this series.
With a base weight of 34.8kg, together
with the rigid bracing, the ESL-2805
is an incredibly stable platform that is
ready for a lifetime’s work.
For chamber music, light orchestral,
jazz, folk, blues, or indeed, for any
afficionardos not requiring the
additional bass extension and weight
of the larger model, you will find the
ESL-2805 to be your perfect transport
for the journey into audio nirvana.
ESL-2805
Quad