Quad ESL57

lpd · 24th August 2012, 11:19 PM

I'm curious how difficult it is to fabricate a set of dust panels for Quad ESL57 speakers? I have an opportunity to pick up a pair with frames but no dust panels.

thank you

owenhamburg · 25th August 2012, 08:09 AM

Quad sell them as spare parts, as prefabricated frames with the thin plastic of the dust cover attached (Or used to) and since they are just a wood frame and some plastic they are cheap.

You need a very hot air source to shrink the plastic so its taught. You could probably make your own for less.

arend-jan · 26th August 2012, 07:06 AM

Hi,

If the dust covers are missing from the panels then there is a good chance of other trouble. I would not buy it unless it's really really cheap.

24th August 2012, 11:19 PM	#1
lpd diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: BC	Quad ESL57 I'm curious how difficult it is to fabricate a set of dust panels for Quad ESL57 speakers? I have an opportunity to pick up a pair with frames but no dust panels. thank you

26th August 2012, 07:06 AM	#3
arend-jan diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands	Hi, If the dust covers are missing from the panels then there is a good chance of other trouble. I would not buy it unless it's really really cheap. __________________ my Quad ESL website.

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25th August 2012, 08:09 AM	#2
owenhamburg diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hamburg	Quad sell them as spare parts, as prefabricated frames with the thin plastic of the dust cover attached (Or used to) and since they are just a wood frame and some plastic they are cheap. You need a very hot air source to shrink the plastic so its taught. You could probably make your own for less.