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Quest User's Manual
Questions
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
What size of an amplifier should I use with the
Quests?
Quests?
Quests?
Quests?
Quests?
We recommend an amplifier with 100 to 200 watts per
channel for most applications. The Quest will perform
well with either a tube or transistorized amplifier, and will
reveal the sonic character of either type. However, it is
important that the amplifier be stable operating into
varying impedance loads: a stable amplifier will be able
to deliver twice its rated wattage into 4 Ohms and should
again double into 2 Ohms.
Should I unplug my Quests during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Quests during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Quests during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Quests during a thunder-
Should I unplug my Quests during a thunder-
storm?
storm?
storm?
storm?
storm?
Yes. Or before. It’s a good idea to disconnect all of your
audio/video components during stormy weather.
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Is there likely to be any interaction between the
Quests and the television in my Audio/Video
Quests and the television in my Audio/Video
Quests and the television in my Audio/Video
Quests and the television in my Audio/Video
Quests and the television in my Audio/Video
system?
system?
system?
system?
system?
Actually, there is less interaction between a television
and an electrostatic speaker than between a television
and a conventional system. The magnets in conventional
speakers do interact with televisions tubes. However, we
do recommend that you keep your speakers at least one
foot away from the television because of the dynamic
woofer they employ.
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my
speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?
speakers plugged in all the time?
No. A pair of Quests draw about 5 watts maximum. Much
less than a 40 watt light bulb.
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
by the high-voltage present in the electrostatic
p a n e l ?
p a n e l ?
p a n e l ?
p a n e l ?
p a n e l ?
No. High voltage with low current is not dangerous. As a
matter of fact, the voltage in our speakers is 10 times less
than the static electricity that builds up on the surface of
your television screen.
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
If my child punctured the diaphragm with a
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
pencil, stick, or similar item., how extensive
would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?
would the damage to the speaker be?
Our research department has literally punctured hun-
dreds of holes in a diaphragm, neither affecting the
quality of the sound nor causing the diaphragm to rip.
However, you will be able to see the actual puncture and
it can be a physical nuisance. If this is the case, replacing
the electrostatic transducer will be the only solution.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or per-
formance of the Quest?
formance of the Quest?
formance of the Quest?
formance of the Quest?
formance of the Quest?
We recommend that you not place any loudspeaker in
direct sunlight as the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
can cause deterioration of grill cloth, speaker cones, etc..
Small exposures to UV will not cause a problem.
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any prob-
l e m s ?
l e m s ?
l e m s ?
l e m s ?
l e m s ?
Exposure to excessive contaminants, such as smoke or
dust, may potentially effect the performance of the
electrostatic membrane and may cause discoloration of
the diaphragm membrane. When not in use for extended
periods, you should unplug the speaker and cover with
the plastic bags that the speakers were originally packed.
