Description
## For Sale: Vintage Quad ESL-63 Electrostatic Speakers + Original Quad Stands (Bur Dubai)
Up for sale is a legendary, meticulously maintained pair of Quad ESL-63 Electrostatic Loudspeakers. Globally revered as one of the finest transducers ever created, the ESL-63 uses a revolutionary concentric-ring delay line system to mimic a perfect acoustic point source. The result is unmatched transparency, lifelike midrange, and holographic imaging that box speakers simply cannot replicate.
## 🛠️ Complete 2023 Professional Panel Restoration ("As-New" Performance)
Unlike the heavily aged, degraded, or damaged pairs frequently found online, this pair underwent a complete professional refurbishment of all panels in 2023 using original Quad kits.
* All electrostatic panels were meticulously rebuilt to factory specifications.
* Glue degradation and membrane tension issues common to this model have been entirely resolved.
* These speakers perform exactly like a fresh factory set, ensuring decades of worry-free musical enjoyment. The premium price reflects this extensive financial investment in restoration.
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## 🌟 Salient Features & Add-ons
* True Point-Source Electrostatic: Mylar membranes driven by concentric electrodes create an incredibly coherent, phase-linear soundstage.
* Genuine Quad Stands Included: Comes with original, sturdy metal Quad speaker stands. These elevate the panels to the perfect ear-level listening height, significantly tightening bass response and soundstage focus.
* Mobility Built-In: The stands feature integrated wheels, allowing you to easily roll the speakers into the perfect listening position and tuck them away when not in use.
* Flawless Cosmetics: Beautifully preserved wood caps and grilles, reflecting a well-looked-after life in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.
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## 📋 Detailed Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-Range Electrostatic Loudspeaker (Dipole) |
| Diaphragm | Ultra-low mass 3.5-micron Mylar membrane |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz to 20,000 Hz (±3dB) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohms (highly linear, safe for quality amplifiers) |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB / 2.83V / 1m |
| Maximum Output | 1.5 microbars (equivalent to 100dB at 2 meters) |
| Amplifier Requirement | 40 to 150 Watts per channel (stable into reactive loads) |
| Protection Circuit | Built-in spark-arrester and ionization sensor protection |
| Dimensions (with stands) | Approx. 660 mm (W) x 1030 mm (H) x 270 mm (D) |
| Weight | Approx. 18.7 kg / 41 lbs (per speaker without stands) |
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## 💰 Pricing, Audition & Delivery
* Price: Reduced to AED 8,000
* Location: Bur Dubai, Dubai
* Logistics: Strictly Local Pickup Only. Due to the delicate nature of electrostatic panels, these cannot be shipped via standard couriers.
* Audition: Audition is available for serious buyers to experience these masterpieces.
Serious audiophiles only.