Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, this episode brings together Kornelijus and Jamie O’Callaghan of the IAG Hi-Fi Division for a deep dive into the legacy and future of QUAD’s electrostatic loudspeakers, including the ESL 2912X. We break down what makes electrostatic panel speakers fundamentally different from traditional designs, why QUAD has remained committed to the technology for decades, and how the latest generation improves on transparency, dispersion, and real world usability. The conversation also explores how these iconic speakers fit into a modern hi-fi landscape increasingly dominated by compact and wireless solutions, and why QUAD continues to attract listeners who care more about realism than convenience.

Panel:
Jamie O'Callaghan, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Global Head of Sales & Marketing
Kornelijus, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Product Specialist
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/quad-esl-2912x/
https://quad-hifi.co.uk

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

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