Quad ESL-63 Working Vintage Electrostatic Speakers

Quad
ESL-63 Electrostatic Speakers used for Reviewing

I am selling my Quad ESL-63s. I am a
contributing editor at Stereophile Magazine, and I have used them in several of
my Stereophile reviews (see link below).  I do not have shipping boxes, so
local pickup is preferred. Both speakers are working well without any signs of
buzzing or crackling. Socks look pretty nice with no small holes no major tears
or cat scratches - smoking free household. They were used fairly sparingly in
my listening room.

These Quad ESL 63s will
include three sets of stands if there is local pickup and my asking price is
met. Of the three, one pair is a very nice "stand and deliver" and
the other is a pair of Arcici stands in great shape. The third set of
stands are wooden with rollers to make moving them around easy. I am offering
the package as pick up in NY within 25 miles of midtown Manhattan, NY.

My
review of the ESL-63 loudspeaker: 1989, Number 2, Vol. 12 can be found at:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/quad-esl-63-loudspeaker-larry-greenhill#JqyeRico02tXg0zL.97

Original
Prices: Pair of Quad ESL-63 speakers, $3990; Arcici Stands, $175: Asking price
for speakers and 3 sets of stands if picked up: $599.00.

J.
Gordon Holt, Stereophile’s creator and main reviewer for many years, wrote the
best review I’ve read of the Quad ESL-63s in 1983. Most of what he had to say
then is still true today:

“On first listen, two things hit me right
between the ears. First of all, these speakers have inner detail like nothing I
have ever heard! And secondly, of all the electrostatics I have tested through
the years, these were the easiest to set up for proper imaging. The speaker
reproduces depth and spatial locations like gangbusters, almost regardless of
where one places them relative to the listening area. Like all large-panel
dipole systems, though, their overall balance as well as the amount and
smoothness of their bass are profoundly affected by where you locate them in
the room. The best bass is obtained with them toward (but not in) the
room corners, but distant (from the listening area) placement tends to obscure
detail because of multiple wall reflections in most rooms.

The '63s have a gorgeously, sumptuously
smooth and open high end without a trace of hardness. I do not agree
with those who have complained about these speakers not having enough high end.
As a matter of fact, it isn't even high end that these people are talking
about, it is brightness, which is a function of the circa 7kHz
range. These do, in fact, have less brightness than most systems, but the
result is better reproduction of many instruments—violins in particular than
one is accustomed to hearing anywhere. The real high end, which contributes
(among other things) the gutty sheen of strings, is there in abundance.”

Read
more at
http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/416/index.html#4BOiMTluC88YDFOA.99

Measurements:
37H x 26W x 10” Deep, 38 pounds; weight of two speakers together, 96 pounds.

Likely
shipping size for EACH speaker in inches: 41h x 30w x 14d at 48 pounds

For
shipping charges, I used the size stated for EACH and will double it on the
invoice.

(Both
speakers placed together but in separate boxes, will likely be: 41h x 30w x 28d
at 96 pounds.)

If you would like to pay for crating / pallet shipping just
specify, local pick up is also welcome. They are located 25 miles from midtown
Manhattan, NYC, NY, USA. They will be sent in my packaging or professional
packaging by a major shipper (FedEx / UPS). If you decide to use an outside
packaging service of your choosing, I need the exact quote and where to drop it
off with your prepaid estimate. They will be sent fully insured for the full
purchase price, direct, adult signature definitely required. Please examine
each package upon delivery, document the condition, take pictures and start any
claim immediately with their agent.

A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WILL BE EXTRA AND DETERMINED BY AN ESTIMATE
FROM THAT SHIPPING COMPANY.  IT WILL LIKELY ADD SEVERAL HUNDREDS DOLLAR TO
THE SHIPPING COST.  GET A WRITTEN QUOTE USING THE DIMENSIONS LISTED ABOVE
FOR THE BARE NATIVE SPEAKERS, AND THERE ARE TWO SPEAKERS TO BE PACKAGED.

Specifications
of Quad ESL-63:

Description: Full-range
electrostatic speaker system. Power capacity: 100W, 10V rms, 40V peak maximum
signal input. Nominal impedance: 8 ohms (6.2 ohms minimum). Sensitivity: 86dB
SPL for 2.83V rms at 1 meter.

Dimensions: 36" H by 26" W
by 6" D (base 10" D). Weight: 38 pounds per speaker.

Price: $3990/pair, 1989. Approximate
number of dealers: 50.

Manufacturer (2001): Quad
Electroacoustics Ltd., IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park,
Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 6XU, England. Tel: (44) (0)845-458-0011. Fax: (44) (0)1480-431767.
Web: www.quad-hi-fi.co.uk.

US Distributor (1983): Quad USA, 425
Sherman Avenue, Suite 130, Palo Alto, CA 94306.

US Distributor (1984): Quad USA, 695
Oak Grove Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

US Distributor: (1989): Tovil
Distributors, 14120-K Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly, VA 22021. Tel: (703)
631-8810.

US Distributor: (2001): IAG America,
180 Kerry Place, Norwood, MA 02062. Tel: (877) 440-0888 or (781) 440-0888. Fax:
(781) 440-0333. Web: www.quad-hifi.com.

US
Distributor: (2016): MoFi Distributors.

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