geoffrey5239
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I have been investigating options for replacing my Quad ESL63s (bought new in 1982) with wall mount speakers that would go at the sides of the TV that is on the right of the enclosed living room picture.
Before deciding what to get I thought it worth while getting some data on the present performance of the ESL63s.
I enclose the results from using REW software with a calibrated MiniDsp UKIK-1 microphone in the middle of the room which seem to show that the ESL63s are still within specification.
The only suitable speakers that I have found so far that can be wall mounted and are likely to be at least as good in sound quality as the ESL63s are the D&D 8C and the Mesanovic CDM65.
The CDM65 has the advantage of being easier to wall mount because of its built in VESA mounting points. The 8C is more of a problem because of its weight and with its available U bracket being intended for ceiling mounting.
Also, to be acceptable visually, I think that the speaker drivers need to be covered – any suggestions as how to do this ?
Why do manufacturers now think that appearance does not matter?
Quad knew better!


Before deciding what to get I thought it worth while getting some data on the present performance of the ESL63s.
I enclose the results from using REW software with a calibrated MiniDsp UKIK-1 microphone in the middle of the room which seem to show that the ESL63s are still within specification.
The only suitable speakers that I have found so far that can be wall mounted and are likely to be at least as good in sound quality as the ESL63s are the D&D 8C and the Mesanovic CDM65.
The CDM65 has the advantage of being easier to wall mount because of its built in VESA mounting points. The 8C is more of a problem because of its weight and with its available U bracket being intended for ceiling mounting.
Also, to be acceptable visually, I think that the speaker drivers need to be covered – any suggestions as how to do this ?
Why do manufacturers now think that appearance does not matter?
Quad knew better!


