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Copyright 2011 by TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. All rights reserved. Printed in Belgium.
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TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC.
4-15-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
http://tad-labs.com/
http://www.pioneer.eu/tad
TA D Comp ac t Refe rence
TAD’s point-source sound philosophy.
Re-defined.
With the flagship TAD Reference One,
TAD gained the whole-hearted trust and
respect of many of the world’s top artists
and recording engineers. As the ultimate
realization of the point-source sound concept,
it was created by merging advanced
technologies with our decades of engineering
experience. Now we have reached a new
zenith with the TAD Compact Reference,
which takes advantage of all of the top-level
technologies that went into the flagship model.
Our objective was to achieve, in a compact
size, point-source sound of such high quality
that listeners will forget about the existence
of the speaker. Its extraordinary sound will
surely exceed your expectations.
TAD’s pursuit of the ideal point-source sound achieves another milestone.
Our coaxial CST Driver, which received widespread recognition with the TAD Reference One,
provides a solution for turning our unique sound theory into reality.
The TAD Compact Reference is a compact speaker with unlimited possibilities.
The refined CST Driver achieves wide-range
reproduction and superior directivity control.
The CST (Coherent Source Transducer) is an advanced coaxial
speaker designed to control the drive unit’s response and
directivity over a wide frequency range. A design based on
detailed simulations gives the midrange cone superior acoustic
characteristics. The concentric configuration controls the
directivity of the tweeter to match the midrange. This unifies the
acoustic center of the tweeter and midrange, reconciling
response and directional characteristics through the crossover
range. The resulting ultra wide range reproduction from 250Hz to
100kHz is accompanied by a consistent directivity pattern that
results in extremely clear and stable imaging over a wide
frequency range, for incredibly natural sounding reproduction.
ISO drive technology draws out
the full potential of the CST Driver.
In order to maximize the performance of the CST Driver and
preserve accurate sound reproduction, TAD’s ISO (isolation)
technology includes a mechanism to prevent driver unit
vibration from entering the enclosure by structurally separating
the CST Driver from the enclosure. Thanks to this unique
construction the CST driver is isolated from powerful low
frequency vibrations and its considerable drive capability is
prevented from exciting the enclosure. This reduces the
radiation of secondary sound allowing for minute details in the
sound to be precisely delivered.
The beryllium diaphragm: using TAD’s vapor
deposition technique achieves the ideal characteristics.
The tweeter dome and midrange cone are constructed of beryllium,
whose light weight and rigid properties make it perfectly suited for mid
and high frequency sound reproduction. The vapor deposition
technique developed by TAD and refined over three decades provides
strength, uniformity and damping to achieve a new level of quality in a
diaphragm. The shape of the tweeter is optimized through a computer
analysis process known as HSDOM (Harmonized Synthetic
Diaphragm Optimum Method), ensuring control of differential vibration
and response to as high as 100kHz. The design of the midrange cone
was derived from boundary and finite-element analysis to be the ideal
partner for the tweeter and provide sound that is astonishingly
transparent, direct and precise across a wide frequency range.
A speaker capable of conveying
all the subtle nuances of
the artist’s performance
and expressiveness.
TAD Compact R eference
Embodying the skills of master craftsmen who pay obsessive attention
to every minute detail and allow no compromise.
The SILENT (Structurally Inert Laminated Enclosure Technology) cabinet,
i
nherited from the TAD Reference One, is a compact 63cm (25 in.) in height.
It has a strong internal framework formed by 21mm (0.9 in.) thick CNC
machined birch plywood clad with high frequency hot press formed
laminated MDF panels, resulting in extremely high strength. The 27.5mm
(1.1 in.) thick aluminum base lowers the center of gravity and stabilizes
the cabinet against the forces generated by the powerful bass driver
motor system. Combining differing materials
in this way both distributes and minimizes
the enclosure resonances and achieves high
vibration control. Its flowing teardrop shape
minimizes sound diffraction and unwanted
resonance from internal standing waves.
With a beautiful piano-like finish of natural
Pommele Sapele wood, the cabinet imparts
an air of elegant craftsmanship.
Low loss, high linearity and a powerful motor system.
The 20cm (8.0 in.) bass driver reproduces waveforms
with consistent accuracy.
The TAD Compact Reference employs strictly
selected materials and parts, many inherited
from the TAD Reference One
SILENT cabinet combines extreme strength
with gracefully flowing elegance.
Crossover networks (CST Driver) Crossover networks (Bass driver) Large machined speaker terminals Aluminum base
Specifications
Option
The bass driver was designed to achieve total linearity of the
magnetic circuit, diaphragm and suspension. The magnetic circuit
features our unique short voice coil OFGMS (Optimized Field
Geometry Magnet Structure). With a long gap of 20mm (0.8 in.),
it linearizes the magnetic flux density along the gap. This stabilizes
drive performance from small to large amplitudes, achieving high
linearity and consistently accurate waveform reproduction.
The TLCC (Tri-Laminate Composite Cone) aramid diaphragm has
a triple-laminated construction that provides near ideal physical
properties. It delivers rich and clear
low-bass with a mid-bass free of
coloration. The suspension system
employs TAD’s traditional
corrugated edge, further
contributing to the high linearity.
Bass driver unit
Aerodynamic port system employs
TAD horn fluid design technology.
In order to make the most of the linear performance of the 20cm
(8.0 in.) bass driver and its suspension, the bass reflex port is
aerodynamically optimized based on precise fluid design
technology refined by TAD professionals. This flare-shaped port
produces absolutely no air noise or rectification effects, even
when the bass driver unit is driven at the limit of its excursion
range, achieving deep, clear bass.
Isolated bass, midrange and treble crossover networks
eliminate electrical and magnetic interactions.
Rear terminal panel is made of 27mm (1 in.) thick aluminum to
act as a heat sink for the network.
Custom-made parts include air-core coils, non-inductive
resistors and PP film capacitors.
Large custom-machined speaker terminals have thick gold
plating to ensure reliable connections.
All wiring is carefully routed away from magnetic parts to
prevent degradation of sound quality due to magnetic
distortion.
Not only the speaker system itself, but also the drive units are
subject to strict quality control based on serial numbers.
[Model Number]
TAD-CR1
[Model]
Three-way bass reflex compact speaker
[Driver units]
• Bass: 20cm (8.0 in.) driver • Midrange/Tweeter: concentric 16cm (6.5 in.) cone/3.5cm (1.4 in.) dome
[Performance Data]
• Frequency response: 32Hz to 100kHz • Crossover frequencies: 250Hz and 2kHz • Appropriate amplifier power: 50W to 200W • Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83V @ 1m free space)
• Nominal impedance: 4Ω
[Physical Data]
• Weight: 46kg (101 lbs.) • Dimensions: 341mm (13.4 in.) (W) × 628mm (24.8 in.) (H) × 444mm (17.5 in.) (D)
[Accessories]
• Accessory kit: cleaning cloth, shorting links × 2, cone spikes × 3, round spikes × 3, spike holders × 3, cork sheets × 3, owners manual • Warranty • Woofer grille
• Unpacking instructions (attached to outside of box)
TAD-CR1 Speaker Stand
TAD-ST1
(sold separately)
Embodies the same concepts as the TAD-CR1 to achieve high vibration control performance accompanied by high strength. This dedicated speaker stand maximizes the performance of the TAD-CR1.
[Model number]
TAD-ST1
[Specifications]
• Weight: 16kg (35.3 lbs.) • Dimensions: 407mm (16 in.) (W) × 532mm (20.9 in.) (H) × 525mm (20.7 in.) (D)
[Accessories]
• Accessory kit: cone spikes × 3, alignment pins × 2, Allen head cap screw, hexagonal wrench, owner’s manual
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