Quad ESL 2805 review
50 years later and Quad still knows how to deliver the goods
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Last reviewed: 2007-05-03May 3rd 2007
Hi-fi and AV speakers Review
Product Summary
ESL 2805
Price at launch
£4,500.00
For
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Magnificent midband with great coherence
Fine neutrality
Exceptional low-level detailing
Delivers pin-point stereo imaging
Against
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Limited bass weight and loudness capability is less well suited to rock
Can be system fussy
Needs to be well clear of rearward wall
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