| Sound Quality | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Value for Money | 10/10 |
| Overall rating | 9.5/10 |
Full review by
dharmasteve
on 17th Nov 2006
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+1
Good Points: Beautiful lacquered veneered ebony finish. Sound matches the looks.
Bad Points: Won't turn sow's ear recordings into silk purses.
General comments: I bought the special edition 11L's, under half price, as they were being discontinued. I'd always wanted them, but I couldn't afford them. I'd been happy with a pair of, same stable, Wharfedale 9.1's. Still, desire won the day.
After the recommended 50 hour run-in period, these beautiful speakers produce a sound to match their looks. I've never been an affectionado of neighbour disturbing bass levels. Quality of bass and thump is what I want, and the Quad 11L speakers produce a really solid and realistic bass that is articulate and mobile, with enough 'solar plexus' twitching energy to suffice. Midrange is second-to-none. Vocals sit well forwards in the soundstage and brim with musicality. They have a sweet spot that is tonally pleasing and fluid, yet are lucidly transparent. Treble never gets out of control. Edges on all music are well defined. Soundstage is much deeper and three dimensional than the Wharfedale 9.1's. These speakers have tamed my assertive Musical Fidelity X-80 amp. Amazingly well done Quad.
dharmasteve's review and ratings | 183 words
Review by
A Holyoak
on 18th Jul 2006
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+1
These Quad 11L's really do look as though they should cost £500+ so for £380 they have a look which is well worth the price. I was originally using an old set of brilliant Mission 751 speakers, I removed them from the stands and put on the Quad's. The first thing that hit me immediately was the bass - no deeper than the Missions just slightly more obvious, faster and punchier. It seemed as though the lower frequencies where richer, more colourful and fun in some way?? I listened to C ...
A Holyoak's full review | 375 words
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