Quad S-2 Speakers

The Quad S-2 is a standmount loudspeaker that sits at the heart of Quad's S Series — a range designed to carry forward the engineering philosophy that has defined Quad since 1936. Compact in form but uncompromising in ambition, the S-2 pairs a Kevlar-coned bass/midrange driver with Quad's purpose-built ribbon tweeter, delivering a coherence and resolution that sets a new standard at its price point.

Ribbon Tweeter

The ribbon tweeter developed for the S Series is thoroughly modern in construction. Built with a sandwich design that makes it robust enough to handle high-powered amplifiers without distortion or fatigue, the ribbon is fully immersed in a powerful magnetic field — allowing it to serve simultaneously as both voice coil and sound radiator. The result is a tweeter of extraordinary speed and low mass, capable of resolving the finest high-frequency detail with an effortless realism that conventional dome designs cannot match.

Kevlar Bass/Midrange Driver

The bass/midrange driver uses a Kevlar cone — a material chosen for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, which minimises unwanted resonance and keeps the driver pistonic across its operating range. The interplay between this driver and the ribbon tweeter is seamless, producing a soundstage of genuine depth and precision imaging that rewards careful system matching.

Quad Heritage

Quad's heritage as the designer of the legendary electrostatic loudspeaker is not incidental here. The S-2 inherits the electrostatic ideal — accuracy above all else — and applies it to a conventional dynamic driver format that works with a far wider range of amplifiers and room sizes. Peter Corneau's design brings decades of loudspeaker engineering experience to bear, and the S-2 is the beneficiary.

Who Is It For?

The S-2 is the loudspeaker for the listener who demands genuine resolution and tonal accuracy from a compact standmount — without compromise on dynamics or detail. It suits medium-sized rooms and pairs exceptionally well with quality partnering electronics.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The Quad S-2 is available to hear in our Norwich showroom — speak to Dave or Chris to arrange a demonstration with the amplifier of your choice.

The S-2 is the natural partner for Quad's own electronics. Paired with the Quad Artera Stereo integrated amplifier or the Quad Artera Solus, the system achieves a synergy that is difficult to replicate with mixed brands. For those building a complete Quad system, the Quad Artera Pre and a matching power amplifier represent a logical and musically rewarding next step.

Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.