Quad ESL 2805 Electrostatic Loudspeaker
New for Autumn 2006 is the baby brother of the Quad ESL 2905 Electrostatic Loudspeaker. Weighing in at £4500 (£1500 cheaper than the Quad ESL 2905's), the Quad ESL 2805 uses the same audiophile components such as the output transformers and capacitors that create the unique sound that this family of speakers produce.
As opposed to the ESL 2905s, the ESL 2805 have only four electrostatic panels rather than six but still have the same chic aluminium chassis and luxurious wooden black paintwork that look like they belong on a Steinway grand piano.
Available from your local Quad dealer early autumn.
ESL 2805 Construction
Format : Floor-Standing Dipole with 3˚ Tilt Back
Type: Full-range Electrostatic
Membrane: Ultra Low Mass (0.5g/m2) Tensioned Film
Panel Elements : 4
Time Delay : Progressive Concentric Rings
Chassis Structure : Heavy Duty Composite Aluminium / Steel
ESL 2805 Acoustic Performance
Maximum Output : 2N/m2 at 2m on axis
Sensitivity : 1.5 mbar per volt referred to 1m/ (86 dB/2.83V rms equivalent)
Impedance : 8 Ohms nominal
Impedance Variation : 4 - 15 Ohms
Maximum Input : Continuous input voltage (rms): 10V / Programme peak for undistorted output: 40V /
Permitted peak input: 55V
Frequency Response : 37Hz - 21kHz (-6dB) / 33Hz - 23kHz (useable)
Distortion (100dB at 1m) : Above 1000Hz 0.15% / Above 100Hz 0.5% / Above 50Hz . 1.0%
ESL 2805 Electrical Specifications
AC Input : 220-240V or 110-120V
Power Fuse : 63mA anti-surge, 200-240V / 100mA anti-surge, 100-120V
ESL 2805 General Specifications
Power Consumption : 6 Watts
Dimensions (HxWxD) : 1040mm x 695mm x 385mm (add 25 - 55mm for feet)
Weight : Net 34.8kg
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2 Responses to "Quad ESL 2805 Electrostatic Loudspeaker"
Arty Says:
May 6th, 2007 at 4:35 AM
I want to buy QUAD ESL 2805
I'm in Thailand
I want to know about detail & price
If I want to order,how can I do?
Please sent me your Quatation
Michael lee Says:
December 18th, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Interested in the 2805 as I used to own the 63 and using Conrad Johnson tube pre and power. I'm currently using the Bel Canto Preamp and a pair of Bel Canto Ref1000 (500 wpc into 8ohms) driving the Thiel 3.6 and also using the Triad Platinum18" sub. Will the Bel canto pre/power be too massive for the 2805? I think the sub should be ok with the 2805. Is it true that the speaker will just shut down if played too loud? Anyway, I listen mainly female vocal and smooth jazz. I do listem to regulas pop like the Eagles latest and Dire Straits music.