There were 8 loudspeakers in the test field, 6 of which received the classification "middle class, reference". The Quadral Dauphin received the classification "middle class". The manufacturing quality was highlighted for the price range, but the sagging of the features in the middle layers (bathtub adjustment) was criticized.
Manufacturer: Quad ral
Model: Phonologue Dauphin
Years of construction: around 1992
Manufactured in: Germany
Color: black, agate gray
Dimensions: 385 x 225 x 288 mm (H x W x D) (without protective cover)
Weight:
Factory price approx.: 500 DM/pair (1994)
Type of construction: 2-way bass reflex, compact speaker
Chassis:
Quad ral 92 1053; 3.5 ohm (woofer 160 mm)
Quad ral 92 3020 6 ohm (tweeter)
Resilience (nominal/musical b.): 60 / 100 W
Frequency response: 36 - 22,000 Hz
Efficiency: 87.5 dB/1W/1m
Transition ranges: 3000 Hz
Impedance: 4 ohms; suitable for 4 and 8 ohm amplifiers
Bass reflex hole goes to the rear; wall spacing is required. As an optional extra, there are suitable foam cylinders to close the bass reflex hole if this distance cannot be given, as the basses sound spongy without distance.
Wall Spacing: Recommended: Min. 50 cm
Placement on a shelf or speaker base is recommended; installation directly on the floor is not recommended.
Wall Spacing: Recommended: Min. 50 cm
Placement on a shelf or speaker base is recommended; installation directly on the floor is not recommended.