The First Headphones in Quad's History Mirror the Sound of the Company's Fabled ESL Speakers: ERA-1 Planar-Magnetic 'Phones Can Also Be Easily Driven by Portable Devices After more than 80 years of spearheading the British hi-fi scene, Quad has produced its first-ever headphones in the form of the planar-magnetic ERA-1 . Engineered with high efficiency and low impedance quotients, and designed to mirror the sound of the company's iconic ESL speakers, The Absolute Sound Product of the Year Award-winning ERA-1 can easily be driven by smartphones and portable music players – and really sings when paired with a dedicated headphone amplifier. No matter how you listen, you'll enjoy smooth, transparent sonics distinguished with excellent transient responsiveness, magnet-like detail, proper tonal balance, and an involving midrange . ERA-1 are intended to be worn for lengthy listening sessions, and as such, tout fatigue-free ergonomics. A hard travel case, cable, and two sets of replaceable ear pads come standard. Experience more than eight decades of audio prowess and try the ERA-1 on for size at your own home today. Your satisfaction is backed by our 100% Music Direct Guarantee . “The ERA-1 offers better and deeper bass, equally subtle mids but with sharper transient attacks and broader dynamic capabilities, plus highs that consistently impress with their extension, clarity, and delicacy.” — The Absolute Sound , Editors' Choice and Product of the Year Awards "With exceptional speed, phase coherency and realistic tonal balance the Quad ERA-1 definitely evokes the feel of Quad ESLs. Though not quite electrostatic performance, the ERA-1 is one of the top performers in the under $1000 price bracket." — Headphone.Guru
Engineered with high efficiency and low impedance quotients
Designed to mirror the sound of the Quad's iconic ESL speakers
Easily be driven by smartphones and portable music players – and really sings when paired with a dedicated headphone amplifier
Enjoy smooth, transparent sonics distinguished with excellent transient responsiveness, magnet-like detail, proper tonal balance, and an involving midrange.
Hard travel case, cable, and two sets of replaceable ear pads come standard
