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- Page 1 ® TAD Reference One TAD Reference One TAD-R1 Speaker system Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BEFORE YOU START Contents INTRODUCTION........4 CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS ..12 TAD History............ 4 Single-Wire Connections......12 TAD Reference One Description...... 4 Bi-Wire Connections ........13 About The Manual And Warranty....4 Bi-Amplification Connections ....... 14 Vertical Bi-Amping ........14 TECHNOLOGY ........5 Horizontal Bi-Amping........ -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION TAD History TAD Reference One Description Founded in 1975, Technical Audio Devices (TAD) The TAD Reference One loudspeaker is a has continued to stand at the frontier of cutting-edge breakthrough product for the home audio market, sound technology, maintaining a well-established and represents the culmination of over 30 years tradition of creating high performance speakers for experience in developing class-leading loudspeakers... -
Page 5: Technology
TECHNOLOGY Beryllium Diaphragms Each TAD Reference One loudspeaker features The heart of the system is the Coherent Source proprietary beryllium-manufacturing technology for Transducer (CST), shown in Figure 2. The tweeter the midrange and tweeter diaphragms. The lightest diaphragm is mounted concentrically within the apex and most rigid metal available for diaphragms, of the midrange cone and provides a point source of beryllium performs with strength and damping... -
Page 6: Bass Drivers
Bass Drivers The foundation of the TAD Reference One loudspeaker is the bass drivers, as shown in Figure 3. The driver cones are constructed from a tri-laminate of front and rear-woven aramid fibers that sandwich a foamed acrylic core. This provides enormous strength to the cone in order to resist any flexing due to the high forces exerted during loud bass passages. -
Page 7: Cst Mounting Construction
CST Mounting Construction Crossover Networks The CST driver is mounted into an extremely firm The crossover networks use only the finest enclosure that features a headboard specially formed to components. Air cored coils, noninductive resistors, optimize the sound emitted from the driver. To and film capacitors in the signal path are all carefully further enhance the performance, ISO-Drive chosen and optimized for the CST driver to provide... -
Page 8: Installation And Placement
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. Pioneer waives all responsibility for damages to this unit as the result of improper installation/mounting, improper use, remodeling/alteration, and natural disasters. -
Page 9: Installing The Spikes
Installing The Spikes Removing The Grille Covers WARNING! The bass drivers come equipped with grille covers that should be removed when the loudspeaker are in use Be sure to use two people when installing (see Figure 6). To remove them, grasp each grille along the spikes. -
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. - Page 11 12 in. to 24 in. (305 mm to 610 mm) Right Left TAD Reference One TAD Reference One 12 in. to 24 in. 12 in. to 24 in. (305 mm to 610 mm) (305 mm to 610 mm) Listening Position (e.g., on couch) •...
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Page 12: Connecting The Loudspeakers
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS Single-Wire Connections For single-wire connections, connect the high- and low-frequency sections of the crossover network with the shorting link that was included with this unit, then connect the (+) 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. -
Page 13: Bi-Wire Connections
Bi-Wire Connections In a bi-wiring connection, you independently plug in the loudspeakers running from the amp to their respective high- and low-frequency plugs. This results in the CST driver and bass drivers being independently connected directly to the amplifier, offering you the freedom to optimize the cable type for each of the drivers. Connect one set of wires to the bottom set of binding posts (bass driver-specific network). -
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
Horizontal Bi-Amping With this configuration, you may use different stereo amplifiers for the low- and high-frequency sections of the loudspeaker (e.g., tube amplifiers for high frequency and solid state for low frequency). Each channel of one amplifier drives the low-frequency section of each loudspeaker and each channel of the other amplifier drives the high-frequency section, as shown in Figure 11. -
Page 16: Optimizing The System
OPTIMIZING THE SYSTEM Improving Bass Performance performance of the CST driver, the strength of the side-wall reflections will be reduced, and at the same Select a music track with well-recorded bass, such as time, the image will be stabilized and focused. acoustic string bass. -
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 any cleaners or polishes on the cabinet or grille! In areas of high humidity, use a dehumidifier, and in areas of excessive dryness, use a humidifier to adjust the room’s humidity level. -
Page 18: Specifications
Supplied accessories TAD Reference One Guide to unpacking unit (Attached to exterior of packaging) Model No. Accessory kit TAD-R1 • Cleaning cloth x 1 • Shorting links x 2 Design • Cone-shaped spikes x 3 3-way vented box • Round spikes x 3 •... -
Page 19: Dear Customer
DEAR CUSTOMER Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. - Page 20 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_A_En TAD Reference One Owner’s Manual...
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