Quad ERA-1 Headphones
Serial Number: QH016848CKB0307
Packaging & Accessories:
Quad ERA-1 Headphones is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The Quad ERA-1 is a planar magnetic headphone that represents a significant achievement for a brand better known for its electrostatic loudspeakers. Drawing on decades of experience with planar transducer technology, Quad has produced a headphone that delivers the open, spacious presentation associated with their legendary speakers, in a personal listening format.
The ERA-1 uses a true planar magnetic driver with a lightweight diaphragm suspended between arrays of magnets, producing a fast, low-distortion sound with excellent transient response. The result is a presentation that feels effortless and natural, with a wide soundstage and precise imaging that rewards careful listening to well-recorded material.
Build quality is solid throughout, with a metal headband and adjustable yokes that allow a comfortable fit across a range of head sizes. The earcups are generously sized and the supplied ear pads provide good isolation and comfort for extended listening sessions. Two sets of ear pads are included, allowing you to tailor the sound signature to your preference.
This is a headphone that suits the serious listener who values accuracy and tonal balance over coloured or hyped presentation. It pairs well with quality amplification and a resolving source.
Condition: Used, in good overall condition. No specific condition remarks are noted. The photos show the right side, front, rear, left side, and various angles of the headphones, along with close-ups of both earcups and the included accessories. The headphones present well with no notable marks visible in the images.
Pickup available at Hifisound Limited trading as 2ndhandhifi
Usually ready in 24 hours
Quad Says
Quad Says
Quad has drawn upon its expertise with electrostatic loudspeakers to design its first-ever pair of headphones – the ERA-1.
To ensure a natural sound in keeping with the company’s heritage, QUAD’s engineers have developed a planar magnetic driver delivering fast, open and transparent performance, similar in quality to the famous ESLs.
Most headphones use mass-produced dynamic cone drivers, the limitations of which can hamper transient response and cause an uneven frequency response. QUAD’s cutting-edge planar magnetic technology delivers a more natural and accurate sound, ensuring you hear every nuance of a recorded musical performance.
The QUAD ERA-1 incorporates an ultra-thin, electrically active diaphragm – thinner than a human hair yet extremely strong and highly elastic, weighing less than the volume of air it displaces. This is fused with a precisely arranged magnet array, designed to maximise sensitivity and consistency of the applied force over the driver area.
Patented nonlinear vibration suppression technology allows the driver’s effortlessly extended frequency response to be heard unsullied, ensuring perfect clarity. The metal cavity behind the driver is specially designed for optimal acoustic performance, and the drivers themselves are closely matched to ensure spacious, three-dimensional stereo imaging. The result is that ERA-1 provides a musically engaging, dynamic and effortless sonic performance that suits all types of music.
High-resolution sound, teeming with musical expression – the ERA-1 headphones submerge you in the performance of your favourite musicians with direct and engaging intimacy. Once again, QUAD delivers ‘the closest approach to the original sound’, bringing you up close and personal to the music you adore with beguiling clarity and definition.
Specifications
Specifications
Brand: Quad Model: ERA-1 Type: Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones Serial Number: QH016848CKB0307 Driver Type: Planar Magnetic Wear Style: Over-Ear (Circumaural) Headband: Adjustable Metal Connector: 3.5mm with 6.35mm Adaptor Condition: Used Packaging: Original Box Accessories: Spare Ear Pads, Adaptor, Headphone Cable
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