Quad ESL-2812 Electrostatic Loudspeakers

The latest version of highly acclaimed ESL series, the ESL 2812 and 2912 are a celebration of a classic. Using the signature mylar diaphragm, yet while re-evaluating all circuitry and components, the result is an authentic ESL experience – incredible full-range accuracy and startling realism.

Model ESL 2812
Format Floor standing dipole with 3 degree fixed tilt
Type Multiple Electrostatic Drive Membranes
Time Delay Progressive Concentric Rings
Chassis Structure Heavy Duty Composite Aluminium / Steel
Panel Elements 4
Maximum Output 2 N/m_ at 2m On Axis
Sensitivity 1.5mbar Per Volt Referred To 1m (86 dB/2.83 V 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%

Turnaround

Orders will usually dispatched within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment.

Shipping Rates

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Carriers

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service.  Non-Mainland locations – Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as UPS and occasionally by a Pallet service.

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