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- Page 1 TAD Reference One...
- Page 2 BEFORE USING Thank you for buying this TAD product. Please read through Caution: installation these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your ' Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It could model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, present a hazard if it falls, as well as potentially damaging the put them away in a safe place for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............... 4 Removing The Grille Covers ...........9 Choosing Where To Place The Loudspeakers ....10 Inspiring the joy of listening ..........4 TAD Reference One Description ...........4 CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS ........12 TECHNOLOGY ..............5 Single-Wire Connections .............12 Bi-Wire Connections ............13 Beryllium Diaphragms ............5... -
Page 4: Introduction
Central to across the globe as the ultimate sound technologist–who the performance of the TAD Reference One loudspeaker is the believed that genuine technology is true to the basic and that Coherent Source Transducer (CST), a concentric unit featuring genuine technology places greater importance on sound quality TAD’s unique beryllium-diaphragm design. -
Page 5: Technology
TECHNOLOGY Beryllium Diaphragms Each TAD Reference One loudspeaker features proprietary The heart of the system is the Coherent Source Transducer beryllium-manufacturing technology for the midrange and (CST), shown in Figure 2. The tweeter diaphragm is mounted tweeter diaphragms. The lightest and most rigid metal available... -
Page 6: Bass Drivers
26 mm (1.02 in.) of linear drive capability, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 3. The TAD Reference One’s Bass Drivers. Excursion (mm) Figure 4. BL versus excursion for the TAD Reference One’s bass driver. -
Page 7: Cst Mounting Construction
Bass Enclosure Construction Enclosure Finish The wafer enclosure for the TAD Reference One is a robust The enclosure features rare, elegant natural wood that is treated structure with the framework made of birch plywood with 21 mm with a transparent finish. -
Page 8: Installation And Placement
INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT Caution: About installation This unit is sold with the understanding that it is to be installed by a properly trained and equipped specialist. All matters concerning installation and mounting should be handled by specialists or by your local dealer. reali Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. -
Page 9: Installing The Spikes
There are screw holes on the aluminum plates located on the bottom of the cabinets. Please be sure to screw all the way in when installing spikes. Figure 6. Removing the grille from the TAD Reference One loudspeaker Figure 5. Installing the spikes TAD-R1TX... -
Page 10: Choosing Where To Place The Loudspeakers
Choosing Where To Place The Loudspeakers Loudspeaker placement within the listening room will have a great impact upon the total performance of TAD Reference One loudspeakers in terms of bass performance, tonal accuracy, and imaging. All rooms are different and so this section is intended as a guide only. Experi- mentation in your room will yield optimum results. - Page 11 Listening Position (e.g., on couch) ・ Distance “ A” must be greater than distance “B” ・ Each TAD Reference One is turned toward listening position Figure 7. Placement of a pair of TAD Reference One Loudspeakers for stereo music listening. TAD-R1TX...
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Page 12: Connecting The Speakers
(+) wire from your amplifier to either red binding post and the (–) wire from your amplifier to either black binding post, as shown in Figure 8. Amplifier (rear) SPEAKERS OUTPUT Terminal Panel (one channel shown) Shorting links TAD Reference One Figure 8. Connecting a TAD Reference One loudspeaker in a single-wired system. -
Page 13: Bi-Wire Connections
Take care to connect both (+) wires to the (+) amplifier terminals and both (–) wires to the (–) amplifier terminals, as shown in Figure 9. Amplifier (rear) SPEAKERS OUTPUT (one channel shown) Terminal Panel TAD Reference One Figure 9. Connecting a TAD Reference One loudspeaker in a bi-wired system. TAD-R1TX... -
Page 14: Bi-Amplification Connections
Bi-Amplification Connections Bi-Amplification allows the best performance from the TAD Reference One loudspeaker by using dedicated amplifiers for low- and high-frequency sections. There are two possible configurations, commonly referred to as horizontal and vertical bi-amping. WARNING: Remove the shorting links before connecting speaker cables in bi-wiring connections. Failure to do so may result in damage to your amplifiers. -
Page 15: Horizontal Bi-Amping
Figure 11. This method requires that both amplifiers have the same gain; otherwise an imbalance will be heard between the low- and high-frequency reproduction from the loudspeaker. If in doubt, please consult your TAD dealer. Pre-Amplifier... -
Page 16: Optimizing The System
If any notes jump out at you more strongly than others, try improved image accuracy for poorer bass response. If this moving the TAD Reference One loudspeakers until you get the occurs, try moving your listening position. Bass response is most even progression of the notes. -
Page 17: Loudspeaker Care
LOUDSPEAKER CARE Each TAD Reference One loudspeaker has a polymer finish that requires care similar to a grand piano. For accumulated dust and fingerprints, simply wipe the cabinet with the included cleaning cloth. CAUTION ' Do not use a cleaner or abrasive agent or chemical wipe to clean the enclosure. -
Page 18: Specifications
Model No. The specifications and construction details in this and related TAD-R1TX TAD publications are subject to change without notice. The TAD logo is a registered trademark of Technical Audio Devices Design Laboratories, Inc. 3-way bass-reflex type floor model Drive units Bass driver ............25 cm (10 in.) cone x2... - Page 19 • Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. • Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. S001a_A1_En TAD-R1TX...
- Page 20 © 2019 TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. All rights reserved. TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. 11F, Bunkyo Green Court, 2-28-8, Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021, Japan http://tad-labs.com Printed in China <SRB1350-A>...
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