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Quad · Z · Bookshelf
Z-1
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Product description
2-way reflex bookshelf from Quad's flagship Z ribbon range: a 150 mm glass-fibre bass-mid and a 90 × 12 mm true-ribbon tweeter. 56 Hz–20 kHz ±3 dB, 86 dB, 8 ohm, 40–150 W.
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Units
| Type | Bookshelf |
|---|---|
| HiFi ladder position | #168 of 277 bookshelf |
| Power | Passive |
| Height | 383 mm |
| Width | 219 mm |
| Depth | 283 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (ribbon), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (glass fibre cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3400 Hz |
| Frequency response | 56–20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω (min 4.6 Ω) |
| Recommended amp | 40–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ |
| Manufacturer | quad-hifi.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ |