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TAD Reference loudspeakers-How good are they?

Just wondering if the TAD Ref 1 and/or TAD Compact Ref 1 are as good as some of the show reviews suggest, although a recent review did mention a slightly "dark" presentation, albeit state of the art sound.

Does anyone know if the implementation of concentric tweeter/mid is superior to that of KEF/Thiel, or perhaps the Berylium constructed drivers and/or crossover sophistication.

I'm thinking about the TAD Compact Ref One as my "final" loudspeaker, as I have a small listening room at 14 x 16; Quite expensive at MSRP of $37K. I would appreciate any and all opinions and experience with the TAD Reference loudspeakers.

Thanks so much!
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melbguy1
1,438 posts
 
Thought?...the thought that every TAD speaker i’ve heard sounds bright and fatiguing. Pioneer...midfi dressed up in Zegna.
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bcgator
355 posts
 
Melbguy1, if every TAD you've heard sounds bright and fatiguing, you may want to see someone.  Neurologist, audiologist, witch doctor.  Gotta be a hospital or voodoo practitioner somewhere in your village.   Wishing you a speedy recovery and healthy New Year.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Melbguy1 prefers a thick and dark class A sound of his Vitus electronics so understandable why TAD is NOT his cup of tea.
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joey_v
663 posts
 
Heard the TAD ref1 mk1 several times, while an amazing speaker, for some reason I just could not jive with it.  I passed on it.  Probably a good thing because in hindsight, $37K for a used pair of speakers is kind of a lot of money. 
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