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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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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
I bet a six pack of Rel G1 mk2 would solve the deep bass problem.  😁
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zephyr24069
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That is certainly true but 6 of any sub could very well remove all the music from the room of this size and leave only bass and sub-bass notes LOL!
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
You should PM and checkout babybear system page.  He has six pack with Rockport Arrakis 2.
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zephyr24069
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Yes,...saw that last year; Arnie is a great guy whose system I've stared at many times over the years!  I meant to ask him why the stack of 3 G1s were necessary when that sub or a single G25 would be ample for bass and sub-bass in that room for 2-ch. Perhaps he went with the 6-pack for HT related presence. They certainly look damned impressive!!!
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