The Quad thread

[cetoole]

Firstwatt F5. Class A to 27w, clipping at 54w (into 8ohm), stable into 1ohm.

[spritzer]

I'm pretty sure all of the Aleph amps would handle the Quads well. The Firstwatt would also be a good option and should sound great (not that I know since mine is basically an oven at this stage ).

[postjack]

the 63s give me boners

x2

[The Monkey]

These 12Ls are fucking gigantic.

[Grahame]

These 12Ls are fucking gigantic.

Like their sound?*

simile or question? you be the judge, or lawyer

[The Monkey]

They're physically much larger than I had anticipated. And that's going to be a problem. Haven't hooked them up yet.

[TheSloth]

Why is there particular excitement over the '63's and not their newer counterparts? Is it just a price/DIY kind of thing? After all the expense of getting a pair of 63's in fully working condition, it doesn't seem that they're much cheaper than the somewhat more reliable later models.

[swt61]

They're physically much larger than I had anticipated. And that's going to be a problem. Haven't hooked them up yet.

Well gee, I guess you'll have to send them to me. I'll send along my Consonance integrated and my smaller dual 5 1/4 woofered Emotiva monitors.

[n_maher]

They're physically much larger than I had anticipated. And that's going to be a problem. Haven't hooked them up yet.

Hook them up, you won't care anymore about their size. Seriously though, give yourself time to acclimate to them.

[swt61]

^

You're not helping my cause!

[VPI]

They're physically much larger than I had anticipated. And that's going to be a problem. Haven't hooked them up yet.

That is why they spent such a short time on my desk before moving on.

[The Monkey]

That is why they spent such a short time on my desk before moving on.

FFFFUUUUU. I'm so bad with dimensions. The 9Ls are obviously better for me. But they are gotdam expensive in comparison. We'll see, I'll hook these up tonight to confirm they work (they are beautiful, btw), then determine if they stay at home, go to work, or go to someone else.

[cetoole]

I suggest using your friendly audio gear storage facility across the river until you decide what to do with them forget about them.

[wgb113]

FFFFUUUUU. I'm so bad with dimensions. The 9Ls are obviously better for me. But they are gotdam expensive in comparison. We'll see, I'll hook these up tonight to confirm they work (they are beautiful, btw), then determine if they stay at home, go to work, or go to someone else.

They do seem big at first but you get used to them.

[jinp6301]

I suggest using your friendly audio gear storage facility across the river until you decide what to do with them forget about them.

Oh thanks for looking out for me Colin. I would love to hold on to Dinny's speakers

[swt61]

FFFFUUUUU. I'm so bad with dimensions. The 9Ls are obviously better for me. But they are gotdam expensive in comparison. We'll see, I'll hook these up tonight to confirm they work (they are beautiful, btw), then determine if they stay at home, go to work, or go to someone else.

Seriously, I may be interested if you decide to sell them. I've been planning on getting a pair for a while now. Timing sucks a little due to CJ, but I may still be able to swing it. Not that it really matters to me but what's the veneer/finish?

Dinny have you considered the Wharfdale 8.1 active? It's plain Jane looking by comparison, but I hear the value is pretty good.

Edited May 13, 2010 by swt61

[swt61]

Oh thanks for looking out for me Colin. I would love to hold on to Dinny's _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

And let the FIFY party begin !

[Duggeh]

If the 12L are too big for your desk. Buy a bigger desk.

[deepak]

Why is there particular excitement over the '63's and not their newer counterparts? Is it just a price/DIY kind of thing? After all the expense of getting a pair of 63's in fully working condition, it doesn't seem that they're much cheaper than the somewhat more reliable later models.

Price mostly, I can't refurb the panels myself. What else is in that $1500-2500 (used) ballpark, ESL-988?

[Knuckledragger]

If the 12L are too big for your desk. Buy a bigger desk.

[penger]

I thought my 12L's were pretty large too, but after setting them on my headroom desktop stands, it doesn't really matter. So maybe you just need the right stands?

[cetoole]

Are the 12Ls really that big? They don't look so large in the pics, but I guess I have no real idea of scale.

[Grahame]

Just exactly how big is 12 x 8 x 14 inches?

Dimensions (LxWxH) 355 x 205 x 253 mm, perhaps ...

[cetoole]

I dunno, it doesnt seem that big, just looking at the dimensions. Maybe it is more imposing sitting on one's desk.

[Knuckledragger]

Old pic, but it provides scale:

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