MERIDIAN AUDIO 25L Classic, 23L Classic data

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PRESS RELEASE

July 2012

Press Contacts

Tim Bowern [e-mail]

Murdo Mathewson [e-mail]

Above: Quad L Classic 25L & 23L

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NEW QUADS LOOK LIKE INSTANT CLASSICS

Two towering new floorstanders, the 23L and 25L, add to Quadʼs L Classic speaker range

Cambridgeshire, England -- Quad is delighted to announce the launch of the 23L Classic and 25L Classic,

the latest additions to the companyʼs L Classic loudspeaker series.

The 23L and 25L floorstanders build on the critical and commercial successes of the original award-winning

Quad ʻLʼ range, bringing not only Quadʼs revered sonic signature, but also delivering sumptuous build quality

and continually satisfying looks – and all at hugely competitive prices.

Faithfully continuing the philosophy of Quadʼs founder Peter Walker, the two new models aim to produce “the

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closest approach to the original sound”. To help achieve this tonal honesty the two models use Quadʼs

innovative down-firing auxiliary bass radiator (ABR) technology. This approach provides extended and

virtually uncoloured low bass response, without the turbulence inherent of typical bass reflex designs – or the

low sensitivity and narrow dynamic range often found in sealed-box designs.

The 23L is a 3-way design, measuring up just below the one-meter mark and housing the Classic L rangeʼs

sweet sounding 25mm fabric dome tweeter. A 125mm woven Kevlar cone handles midrange duties and an

identically sized driver looks after mid/bass operations. The 25L range-topper uses the same pleasing

tweeter, but incorporates a brace of 125mm drivers to deliver midrange, as well as an extremely talented pair

of 165mm bass drivers to deliver muscular, far-reaching lower frequencies.

As with the entire L Classic range, the cabinet construction techniques used in the 23L and 25L are key to

the class-leading levels of performance delivered. Two different wood materials are used for the carcass of

the cabinets, reducing the audibility of resonance and making the cabinet more opaque to sound. Quad

laminates together high density chipboard and fibreboard in a structure that breaks up the resonant modes

into multiple mini-modal frequency bands that lack the strong sonic signature experienced by more coherent

panels such as MDF. The end result is that listener hears the drive units as they should be heard –

unblemished by the cabinets in which they are mounted.

Quad may go to great lengths to ensure the L Classic cabinets do not have a negative impact on listening

ears, however it also makes great efforts to ensure the 23L and 25L models make a positive impression on

watchful eyes. The maker finishes the speakers to ʻfurniture gradeʼ levels – wood veneers are carefully

selected for their grain structure, and then laid, and hand polished. Available in four finishes overall – non-

lacquered cherry or piano black provide the price entry point for both models, while the stunning lacquered

versions come in cherry or piano black – the 23L and 25L floorstanders never forget about the sound, yet

also skilfully manage to deliver equally impressive visuals.

The Quad 23L and 25L are available now. Prices start at £1299.95 (SRP) for the 23L and £1749.95 (SRP)

for the 25L.

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Specifications

Quad 23L Classic

Quad 25L Classic

Type

3-way floorstanding speaker

3-way floorstanding speaker

Enclouser type

Reflex box with 165mm auxiliary bass

radiator

Reflex box with 200mm auxiliary bass radiator

Treble driver

25mm fabric dome

25mm fabric dome

Midrange driver

125mm woven Kevlar cone

2 x 125mm woven Kevlar cone

Mid/bass driver

125mm woven Kevlar cone

N/A

Bass driver

N/A

2 x 165m woven Kevlar cone

Frequency response (+/-3dB)

40Hz-23kHz

35kHz-23kHz

Crossover frequency

450Hz, 2.2kHz

430Hz, 2.6kHz

Nominal / minimal impedance

8 Ohms / 4 Ohms

6 Ohms / 3.5 Ohms

Sensitivity

88dB

91dB

Dimensions (HWD)

925 x 225 x 316mm

1125 x 269 x 348mm

Net weight

17.2kg each

25kg each

Finish options

Cherry or Rosewood classic veneer

Cherry or piano black lacquered veneer

Cherry or Rosewood classic veneer

Cherry or piano black lacquered veneer

Price (classic veneer)

£1299.95 per pair

£1749.95 per pair

Price (lacquered veneer)

£1599.95 per pair

£2199.95 per pair

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Of all the British high-end hi-fi brands, Quad boasts the longest and most distinguished history. The company has been

at the cutting edge of audio since 1936, continually pushing back the boundaries of performance with technologies both

new and established. In 1953, the Quad II valve amplifier was launched, setting new standards for audio amplification,

and three years later Quad invented the first full-range electrostatic speaker – later known as the legendary ESL 57.

Throughout the ensuing years, Quad products have continued to win worldwide acclaim, building a reputation for

excellence that bears comparison with the most distinguished brands in any field. Quad has been part of the International

Audio Group (IAG) since 1998, following its acquisition from the Verity Group (alongside Wharfedale). The companyʼs

design and technical support teams and much-admired servicing department continue to be based in Cambridgeshire,

England, supported by key personnel who have worked with Quad for decades.

IAGʼs funding ensures that Quadʼs current range boasts many award-winning audio components, including the latest

generation of ESL electrostatic speakers, class-leading valve amplifiers, dynamic ʻboxʼ speakers and the new Elite Series

– a range of solid-state audio electronics that fuses high-end performance with innovative connectivity. With more

exciting launches planned for 2010/2011, Quad continues to be driven by the philosophy of its founder, Peter Walker, to

produce “the closest approach to the original sound”.

www.quad-hifi.co.uk

IAG (International Audio Group) is a manufacturer of audio equipment for domestic and professional use, plus

professional lighting systems and luxury yachts. With its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices

(including R&D) in the UK and North America, IAG is a manufacturer with a truly global reach.

IAGʼs audio business employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. Its factory complex in Shenzhen, China, is one of the

largest custom-designed consumer electronics manufacturing facilities in the world and benefits from an exceptional level

of vertical integration, with all component parts – even the tooling – made in-house. The Groupʼs domestic audio brands

– Audiolab, Castle Acoustics, Luxman, Mission, Quad and Wharfedale – all enjoy a worldwide reputation for excellence,

with illustrious histories that stretch back decades. Top-class British audio engineering remains critical to these brands,

with world-renowned designer Peter Comeau leading an acoustic design team brimming with international talent.

www.iaguk.com

For more information, product samples and high-resolution images, please contact Tim Bowern or Murdo Mathewson

Tim Bowern T: 020 8654 8945 M: 07854 966071 E: [e-mail]

Murdo Mathewson T: 020 7558 8725 M: 07960 018147 E: [e-mail]