I have decided that the 989s are too exotic a loudspeaker for me - in California. Quads only authorised repair is on the opposite coast, and they quoted $750 for return shipping on the 989 (thats not including the cost of repair!). The insurance company refused to pay for repair based on a convenient clause in the contract (no payout for internal damage unles external damage is also present). During shipped one Quad was damaged, it made fizzing and ticking noises.
I had my 989s shipped from England to California a few months ago. Since then I've lived with the 989s but have never been truly delighted with their sound (although everyone else finds them exciting, probably due to the unusual look of the speaker). Within a few months one speaker started to fizz and was returned to Quad. I put this down to them being new, to my being older, perhaps a different room acoustic, and my subjective feeling towards the speaker the fact they were made in China with cheap plastic tops (instead of the wood of the ESL 63). They did not impress me the way my old 63s had. My first impression of the 989s was somewhat disappointing. So when I finally had the room for Quad electrostatics I bought the 989s based on some very positive reviews from well regarded people. I owned the Quad ESL 63s in the 80s and loved them. In case of malfunctioning, manfully send it out for a rebuild for a good specialist.The Quad 989 is a rare beast, with dignificant flaws. Go for these if you are looking f or an 'original' replace, test it, and if it sings keep it!
It is rather for some beneficial qualities that the coating and the material have when used together for static charge holding in this process. Some rebuilding experts also say that the material Quad chose for coating the diaphragm is not only for making the manufacturing process simplier and cost-saving. However, it is very old, I belive the mylar used for the diaphragm doesn't sag and the quality of sound doesn't deteriorate as it's believed by many. The mission was almost impossible as these are almost unable to find at online listings, these are mostly from speakers those are trashed or stopped working.
My goal was to source an undamaged (unarced), unopened (factory dustcover sealed), factory nylon coated center panel for my Quad ESL 57s.
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