Quad Electroacoustics ESL-57 is a passive panel that cost around 300 USD each.

  • Quality of the measurement data is low.
  • Origin of the data is Princeton.
  • Format of the data is .
  • Sensitivity:
    • Measured: 93.2 dB (avg. 300Hz-3kHz for 2.83V measured at 1m).
  • Link to Original review.
Quad Electroacoustics ESL-57
AutomaticEQ (IIR)
Set preamp gain to: -0.1dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 22.0 0.38 -8.61
PK 29.0 0.27 -8.88
PK 34.0 0.43 -8.86
PK 47.0 0.27 -8.71
PK 1288.0 1.12 -2.16
PK 2670.0 1.18 1.08
PK 13186.0 0.68 -6.85
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This EQ optimise the Harman score and is a good start for far field listening like in your living room.
Graphic EQ 15 bands
Set preamp gain to: -1.4dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 25.0 2.14 0.0
PK 40.0 2.14 0.0
PK 63.0 2.14 0.0
PK 100.0 2.14 0.0
PK 160.0 2.14 0.0
PK 250.0 2.14 0.0
PK 400.0 2.14 0.0
PK 630.0 2.14 0.5
PK 1000.0 2.14 0.5
PK 1600.0 2.14 0.5
PK 2500.0 2.14 1.0
PK 4000.0 2.14 1.0
PK 6300.0 2.14 1.0
PK 10000.0 2.14 0.75
PK 16000.0 2.14 0.5
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This EQ is designed for a 15 bands graphical EQ.
Graphic EQ 31 bands
Set preamp gain to: -1.4dB.
Type Freq Q Gain
PK 20.0 4.32 0.0
PK 25.0 4.32 0.0
PK 31.0 4.32 0.0
PK 40.0 4.32 0.0
PK 50.0 4.32 0.0
PK 63.0 4.32 0.0
PK 80.0 4.32 0.0
PK 100.0 4.32 0.0
PK 125.0 4.32 0.0
PK 160.0 4.32 0.0
PK 200.0 4.32 0.0
PK 250.0 4.32 0.0
PK 315.0 4.32 0.0
PK 400.0 4.32 0.0
PK 500.0 4.32 0.0
PK 630.0 4.32 0.5
PK 800.0 4.32 0.5
PK 1000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 1250.0 4.32 0.5
PK 1600.0 4.32 0.5
PK 2000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 2500.0 4.32 0.75
PK 3150.0 4.32 1.0
PK 4000.0 4.32 0.75
PK 5000.0 4.32 1.0
PK 6300.0 4.32 0.75
PK 8000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 10000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 12000.0 4.32 0.25
PK 16000.0 4.32 0.5
PK 20000.0 4.32 0.0
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This EQ is designed for a 31 bands graphical EQ.
Quick config:
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