# Quad S-1

Bookshelf / standmount passive loudspeaker from the S series, made by Quad (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 GB-ENG).

Source: https://truescaleaudio.com/en/speaker/quad-s-1
Manufacturer page: https://quad-hifi.co.uk/products/s-1

## Dimensions

| Dimension | Metric | Imperial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Height | 285 mm | 11.2 in |
| Width | 156 mm | 6.1 in |
| Depth | 240 mm | 9.4 in |
| Weight (each) | 5.2 kg | 11 lb |

## Drivers

- 1 × tweeter — ribbon, 45×12mm true ribbon
- 1 × 100 mm (4 in) mid-bass — woven Kevlar cone

## Specifications

| Specification | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Bookshelf / standmount |
| Power | Passive |
| Enclosure | Bass reflex, rear port |
| Frequency response | 58–20000 Hz |
| Crossover | 3200 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω nominal |
| Recommended amplifier | 25–150 W |
| Price (USD) | $799 / pair |
| Introduced | 2015 |

## About

A compact vented two-way from Quad's S line — a 100 mm woven-Kevlar bass-mid and a true-ribbon tweeter. The smallest S-series speaker, bringing ribbon treble to a small room or desktop at the line's entry price.

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