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Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63

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Hi everyone,

I just got my pair of Quad ESL-63's back from repair and now I want to build some stands for them.

So I was wandering if anyone has some technical drawings of the Quads?

Mainly to get the exact placement of the feet. I've been doing some measuring and it seems like there's not the same distance between the front and back feet so would like to consult with the official dimensions :) .

Thanks!

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ESL-63 stands open or closed? - George S. Roland 10:04:16 10/02/24 (0)
This is a good time to get opinions about whether stands used to elevate Quad-63s ought to be open or closed underneath. It may be worth noting that the Arcici stands and Quad's own Stand and Deliver stands are open underneath. Presumably that allows sound to wrap around under the speakers. On the other hand, some stands are solid and do not permit sound to roll around under the speakers. I have read that Peter Walker often demonstrated 63s that were placed atop kitchen chairs. On the other hand, photos of his 63s at home are not on stands at all, and, of course, the front of the speaker base is solid.
I have always used Stand and Deliver stands for my 63s. I think they improve the bass and look well. I am not a fan of Arcici stands for three reasons. I find them rather unappealing visually, they clamp to the sides of the speakers often marring the frame or grille cloths and, lastly, the two stands are not connected to each other, which means that if they are not carefully placed they can torque the Quads delicate frames.
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - mpcrnc@aol.com 14:47:41 10/01/24 (0)
With your design I would be worried about the speaker being top heavy and unsteady. With the Crosby design the speaker base sits in a recess and the base can be filled with weight of some kind to stabilize it. This is how it was withe the built in subwoofer.
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - mpcrnc@aol.com 12:14:55 09/30/24 (0)
Your stand is similar to the Crosby stands. When I ordered mine from Crosby they asked at what height I desired. All of the Crosby stands look just like the Gradient woofer.
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - George S. Roland 14:30:21 09/28/24 (0)
One suggestion might be made here.
You can try to see what elevation you like by sticking equal-height objects under your 63s.
I remember trying two 1-Gal. paint cans under each speaker. You could use cinder blocks or any other reasonably sturdy objects. Move your speakers backwards and forwards, side to side, and listen.
Cheers,

George
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Shadow Play 01:56:43 09/26/24 (4)
Yes, my Quads have those small plastic feet. Did measure them and made the design shown on the image. Just need to build them now :) .
- RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - George S. Roland 04:45:17 09/29/24 (2)
  This is certainly an interesting looking plan. Are we looking at the front or back of the stand? What are the little semi-circular shelves on either side for?
  Cheers,
  
  George
  - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Shadow Play 13:47:21 09/29/24 (1)
    They are symmetrical, front and back are the same. And the small shelves are for putting plant pots :) .
    - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 07:18:18 10/05/24 (0)
      You'll want to be careful watering the plants on those shelves. An accidental spill on the speaker could damage the circuits. Quad ESL-63's also don't like high humidity.
      
      Jonesy
      
      "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
- RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 20:08:36 09/26/24 (0)
  Here are pics of the feet.
  
  Note the hole for the screw is not in the middle. So there is some play to their positioning as they they are not self centering. That's why measuring their locations can be wonky if they've been bumped or have loosened a bit. So you will have some wiggle room.
  
  Jonesy
  
  "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 06:11:15 09/25/24 (0)
The stands on the market screw into the base of the Quads into the threaded clips you can see in the pic around the outer edge. You can use the metal base as a template if you remove it.

Be wary of stored lethal energy in Quad base electronics if not comfortable removing the base plate.

There are quite a few ideas and after market stands available on the net if you want to search for options.

Jonesy

"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - 6bq5 15:03:10 09/24/24 (0)
At this point in the life of your speakers, I would measure what you have
rather than take a chance at a drawing that could be 50 years young!

There have been a number of stand solutions as George indicated-

Do you just want to raise the speaker?
or add a sub, and fit it underneath - ala Gradient?
Happy Listening
RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - George S. Roland 13:04:57 09/24/24 (5)
I'm a little confused by this post. At one point, you are talking about "stands" and later about "feet".
ESL-63s never had feet. They have a flat bottom that can be attached to stands, like the Arcici stands or Quad's own Stand and Deliver stands both of which elevate the speakers.
Can you clarify what you are after?
The original ESLs (ESL-57s) did have three short feet screwed to the bottom of the speaker.
- RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 21:38:46 09/24/24 (4)
  My ESL-63's came with feet. They were held on with the 4 corner baseplate screws. Just small plastic feet that most people removed when attaching a stand.
  
  Jonesy
  
  "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
  - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - George S. Roland 04:13:26 09/25/24 (3)
    I've never seen or heard of that before. Thanks for clarifying. Are they still on your speakers Picture?
    - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 20:04:23 09/26/24 (0)
      Found them! It was a box within a box Russian Doll journey!
      
      Screw the hollow foot on and then snap on the smooth bottom.
      
      Note the hole for the screw is not in the middle. So there is some play to their positioning as they they are not self centering. That's why measuring their locations can be wonky if they've been bumped or have loosened a bit.
      
      Jonesy
      
      "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
    - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - Jonesy 05:54:19 09/25/24 (1)
      This is a pic off the internet but I'll look around later for the feet I had removed and send a close up pic. The user manual even says you can remove the rear ones to adjust the tilt.
      
      Jonesy
      
      "I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
      - RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 - George S. Roland 14:24:38 09/28/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Looking for technical drawings of Quad ESL-63 posted by Jonesy on September 25, 2024 at 05:54:19
        
        Well, Sir, you have shown me something I have never seen before!
        Thanks for posting those photos. I always love being introduced to something new about Quads.
        Cheers!

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