Introduction

Congratulations, you have invested in one of the world’s premier loudspeaker systems!

The result of cumulative technology gleaned from eight previous Research and Development projects, the Quest represents the latest developments in Electrostatic and Hybrid loudspeaker technology.

Combining our proprietary curvilinear electrostatic trans- ducer with a compact, but powerful subwoofer, we have designed a product, in one package, that reproduces music with uncompromised electrostatic clarity and deep ex- tended bass, yet takes up little more than one square foot of floor space.

All materials in your new Quest speakers are of the highest quality to provide years of enduring enjoyment and deepen- ing respect. All trim pieces are constructed from selected hardwoods. They are then grain and color matched and finally hand finished. The cabinetry is constructed from a special high-density hardwood powderboard for structural integrity and is finished with a durable and attractive matte surface finish.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable transducers available today. Fabricated from a specially tooled, high-grade steel, the panel is then coated with a

special high dielectric compound that is applied via a proprietary electrostatic deposition process. This panel assembly houses a membrane 0.0005 of an inch thick! Ruggedly constructed and insulated, as much as 200 watts of continuous power has driven the Quest’s energized diaphragm into massive excursions with no deleterious effects.

We know you are anxious to listen to your new speakers. So, to speed you along, we have provided an Installation in Brief section ahead of the detailed descriptive informa- tion contained in this manual.

Please read and follow these instructions as you initially connect your Quest speakers into your system. These instructions are important and will prevent you from experiencing any delay, frustration, or system damage which might occur in a trial-and-error procedure.

The other sections of your User’s Manual will explain in detail the operation of your Quest speakers and the philosophy applied to their design. A clear understanding of your speakers will insure that you obtain maximum perform- ance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer.

Happy Listening!

Quest User's Manual

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