Quad Electroacoustics Ltd.

About Quad Electroacoustics Ltd.

Quad Electroacoustics Ltd. is a renowned British hi-fi audio manufacturer, founded in 1936 by Peter J. Walker. Initially producing public address systems as S.P. Fidelity Sound Systems, the company transitioned to home audio after World War II, eventually becoming famous for its amplifiers and electrostatic loudspeakers. The Quad brand name stands for "Quality Unit Amplifier Domestic". Recognized globally for innovation and accuracy in sound reproduction, Quad has received several prestigious awards, including the Queen’s Award for Technological Achievement. The company is now part of International Audio Group (IAG) and continues to be based in Huntingdon, England, upholding its ethos of "the closest approach to the original sound."