Quad ESL 57 Owners Manual

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QUAD ELECTROSTATIC LOUDSPEAKER

This Loudspeaker is fundamentally different from other loudspeakers and it is
essential that these instructions he followed if proper performance is to he obtained.

Attention is drawn to the heavy type on page 10. This point in particular must
receive attention before any attempt is made to use the loudspeaker for listening.

ASSEMBLY

The Loudspeaker pack contains :---

The Loudspeaker

3 legs

l2 screws

2 signal plugs

l mains plug

1 Instruction Booklet

The legs are removed to avoid damage in transit.
etc., and should be rc-assembled before the loudspeaker
is put into use. The three legs are not interchangeable.
The one with the different oil-set angle is the rear leg
and when in position it should point towards the rear.
The remaining two legs are slightly off-set right and
left respectively. They should be mounted so that they

point forward and slightly outward. Screws are pro-
vided for fixing and the operation does not involve
dismantling any part of the loudspeaker. As the
expanded metal from grille marks rather easily, it is
recommended that care be exercised when laying the
speaker down on its face.

CONNECTING

It is a good plan to connect temporary long leads
to the speaker so that it may be moved round the
listening room to find the optimum position for listening
(see page 5).

Having set the voltage adjustment tapping to the
appropriate voltage the AC mains and earth leads can
be connected to the three pin socket provided. The