Your electrostatic loudspeakers are so narrow, can they really produce bass?
Yes, these models easily produce 30 Hz with no substantial roll off. Obviously because of the limited membrane excursion they won't produce ear shattering levels at that frequency.
I have heard that electrostatic loudspeakers have a very limited lifespan?
Some electrostatic loudspeakers available on the market are causing their owners a lot of trouble. We at Audiostatic have over 30 years experience with electrostatic loudspeaker design and our speakers will last long . Of course unstable amplifiers, misuse or a dirty environment can have a negative influence on the lifespan.
Should the Audiostatics be connected to the mains continuously?
No, the new models load extremely fast (within a few seconds) and when disconnected they do not collect dust.
I damaged the ESL elements of my speakers, are they difficult to replace?
No, ESL element replacement only takes a few minutes and can even be done by unskilled people.
Is replacement of the elements expensive?
No, the price of a new pair of elements is only a relatively small part of the price of the complete speakers.
Hi-Fi Choice
Selected by Hi-Fi Choice for The Collection 2005, a selection of the world's finest hi-fi. Some quotes from the review:
'A slimline electrostatic speaker that can do things box speakers can only dream about'
'If your tastes are more sophisticated, this is an extremely difficult speaker to beat'
'The musical and emotional claritiy it brings to the party is addictive'
Stereoplay
'Electrostatic legend'
'The DCM5 looks and sounds better than anything else in its class'
Home Studio
'With the new DCM5 Ben Peters has surpassed previous designs once again'
'Very well controlled and extended low frequency response'
'Very refined and discerning overall sound quality - the legend has evolved'
Hifi & Records
'With the new DCM5 Ben Peters has created a loudspeaker that delivers an unsurpassed listening experience'
'The DCM5 is one of the world's best loudspeakers, and be sure, for me to make such a pronouncement is very rare'