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Quested V2108 2-Way Active Monitor

Quested V2018 Active Monitors have earned a lifetime of trust with producers and artists around the globe, while staying at the cutting edge of reference monitor design.

Suited to standalone sound monitoring or multi-channel applications, the V2108 is a very powerful and versatile nearfield reference monitor.

The Quested V2108 employs individual LF and HF amplification via an 8″ LF main driver and a 1 1/8″ HF silk dome tweeter for incredible separation and natural response. No added electronics have been put in the signal path.

I have used Quested monitors for over 20 years and would trust no other brand to provide me with a truthful and accurate representation of my music.

~ Harry Gregson-Williams

The magic of these reference monitors lies in design and materials, harnessing the best of both to provide an incredibly natural and 'visual' monitoring experience.

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Product Description

Now in its fourth generation, the Quested V2108 is their longest standing product and sets the benchmark in our nearfield monitoring range. When it was launched in 1988, the V2108 instantly built an enviable reputation with some of the world’s most critical and demanding users.

While always staying true to its origins, the Quested V2108 has evolved over the past thirty years, with improvements in both transducers and amplification that keep pace with the ever-changing needs of the industry and keep the V2108s at the cutting edge of monitor design.

The Quested V2018 Active Monitors have earned a lifetime of trust with producers and artists around the globe, whilst staying young at heart. Suited to standalone monitoring or multi-channel applications, the V2108 is our most powerful and versatile nearfield reference.

Hans Zimmer says:

I have used Quested speakers from about 1986. Roger actually rebuilt my studio in London. I’ve used his speakers ever since. When I moved to L.A., he again helped me design our studios. I think we have something like 40 pairs of his speakers here at Remote Control Productions. Sometimes I get tempted to try something new, but, within a short time, we’re back mixing with The Man’s speakers. 150 movies later, still no complaints!

Quested V2108 Features

  • Sets the benchmark for Quested nearfield monitor range
  • 8″ main LF driver provides power and balance
  • 1 1/8″ Silk Dome Tweeter for incredible HF reproduction
  • Natural response throughout the frequency range
  • Greater visualisation of the sound stage
  • 200W + 200W RMS Continuous Power
  • Separate amplifiers for LF and HF, Crossover at 14kHz
  • LF and HF EQ switches on back of monitor

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Dimensions 340 x 400 x 365mm (w x h x d)
Weight 23kg / 50.5lb
Drivers Low Frequency 1 x 200mm(8″) LF
High Frequency soft dome 1 x 28mm (1. 1/8″)
Maximum SPL 108.5 dB continuous pink noise @ 1m Leq 1 minute. 114 dB per pair continuous pink noise @ 1m Leq 1 minute
Frequency Response 45 Hz – 20 kHz ± 2dB / 38 Hz- 22 kHz -6 dB

 

INPUT

Connector XLR3 type-Female
Impedance 10k Electronically balanced with RF filters
Wiring Pin 1 ground, Pin 2 hot, Pin 3 cold
Sensitivity Rear mounted 10 position rotary switch calibrated in 2dB steps
Minimum sensitivity +7dBu for 100dB SPL @ 1m
Maximum sensitivity -11dBu for 100 dB SPL @ 1m

 

FILTERS

Subsonic -3dB @ 20Hz, 24dB/oct
Crossover Point 1k4H, 24dB/oct
User LF EQ 4 position rear mounted selector to select FLAT for normal use. -3/- 9dB for cut below 40Hz, 0, +1dB.
User HF EQ 3 position rear mounted switch to select FLAT for normal use, CUT/LIFT +/-1dB above 2k5Hz.

 

POWER AMPLIFIERS

HF output power > 200W rms continuous (note 1)
LF output power > 200W rms continuous (note 1)
THD < 0.03% at levels up to 1dB below clip, 20Hz – 20kHz. typ 0.005% @ 20W rms 1kHz.
Hum + Noise > -100dB referred to clip
note 1: The continuous rating is for a period not exceeding 5 minutes with unrestricted airflow ( >100mm clearance ) around the amplifier rear panel and ambient temperatures is < 30° C

 

INDICATION

Power on Front mounted LED (flashing blue) indicates power applied and warm-up cycle.
Optimum Performance Front mounted LED lights constant blue.
Overload Front mounted LED flashes red (HF 1dB below signal clip, LF 2dB below signal clip)
Thermal Protection Front mounted LED turns red, signal is muted and amplifier switches to standby mode during thermal protection cooling cycle. Normal operation resumes when amplifier temperature drops by 20 o C.

 

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Voltage Set by internal plugs | nominal 115V or 230V @ 50-60Hz AC.
230V setting Min 160V (restricted output power) | Max 263V
115V setting Min 80V (restricted output power) | Max 132V

 

CONSUMPTION

Quiescent 32W, Typical use 92W.
Note 0dBu = 775mV into open circuit.
This product is built to conform to the requirements for CE marking.

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