ESC

Super Quad

BrandESS
ManufacturerElectrostatic Sound Systems, Inc.
FunctionSpeaker
Produced1971-1973
CountryUnited States
Form FactorFloorstanding
Signal PathPassive Hardware
Super Tweeter3"x6" Electrostatic Panel (x5) (RTR HF-50)
Treble/MidrangeElectrostatic (Quad ESL-57)
Bass210mmx300mm Foil-stressed Expanded Plastic Flat Diaphragm (KEF B139 SP1044)
CrossoverActive
Enclosure TypeMidrange/Treble: Dipole, Bass: Transmission Line
FinishWalnut (Optional: Rosewood)
MSRP (1971)$1200 (MSRP (1971, Basic Kit): $150)
NotesFull-range speaker system designed around a core composed of the Quad ESL-57. System consists of two units per channel with Quad ESL-57 and tweeters in one and the bass driver separately located in a transmission line loaded tower. A special ESS brand electronic crossover completed the system. Sold as various options from basic plans/kit to everything including the Quad speakers with a middle option of everything but the Quads.