Advantages: Compact size. attractive black onyx finish, nicely rounded well balanced sound Disadvantages: At £400 a bit pricey for some. Chinese QC not up to Quads usual high standards
...of my review of the Quad 99 Hifi system.
For those seeking to get a feel for the overall system this review should be read in conjunction with those that I have previously written covering the other components in particular the Pre and power Amp.
My Quad 99 system comprises of:
99 Pre Amp control unit.
99 Power Amp
99 FM tuner
99 CDP2 Cd player
11L2 Speaker
In this much delayed last instalment I am going to look at what, in many respects ... ...can easily make your £1000 quad 99 amp sound like an old 1950's Dansette record player (and for those not old enough to remember these they were pretty awful…)
In my case, as I have already explained I won the system in a competition so I didn't get a choice of speakers. The unit came with Quad's own 11L2 speakers which at a typical price of just a shade under £400 should be reasonably good.
I say should be because by Quad standards £400 is a very ...
jennyd60 29.08.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Quad 11 L
Advantages: Ease of positioning. Disadvantages: Attract the dust.
The Quad 11L is a bookshelf speaker, and it is the smallest in Quads 'L' range. The 12L is a slightly larger bookshelf speaker, and there are two floorstanders. The 21L and 22L.
The 'L' series first appeared in 2001. Actually, there was the 10L which came out in 1997, which I believe was smaller than an 11L and was made for Quad by Spendor. So strictly speaking the 'L' series started then. But the current range dates from 2001, and is made by Quad.
... ...(or badged) any box speakers. They have been famous for their electrostatic speakers since 1957. These are not box type speakers, but are flat panel speakers and are quite expensive. The current range starts from £3500. So the box type speaker range was quite a departure for Quad. Whether it was a commercial decision or not I don't know. But they have sold very well. Particularly the 11L, which retails for £379.
So what's it like? The same as any ...
simcox1 11.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Quad 11 L
The stunning Quad 11L2s build on the reputation of the Award-Winning 11Ls, boasting ... more
superior high-frequency performance thanks to an all-new tweeter design. The choice of lush, piano gloss and real-wood finishes deliver complimentary styles, whatever your decor.
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