Summary of TAD-CR1
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2 before you start thank you for buying this tad product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. This speaker system has an impedance o...
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3 tad compact reference tad-cr1 speaker system unpacking instructions 1. Cut the two packing straps on the outer carton, remove the “handle”- shaped packing joints (four places), and cut open the top fl ap. • to remove the packing joints, hold to the lever and pull outward. Up up straps packing join...
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4 introduction tad history founded in 1975, technical audio devices (tad) has continued to stand at the frontier of cutting-edge sound technology, maintaining a well-established tradition of creating high performance speakers for professional use. Tad products are designed, crafted, and produced wit...
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5 technology beryllium diaphragms each tad compact reference speaker system features proprietary beryllium-manufacturing technology for the midrange and tweeter diaphragms. The lightest and most rigid metal available for diaphragms, beryllium performs with strength and damping characteristics unmatc...
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6 bass driver the foundation of the tad compact reference speaker syatem is the bass driver, as shown in figure 3. The driver cone is 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 res...
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7 cst mounting construction the cst driver is mounted into an extremely rigid enclosure that features a baffle specially formed to optimize the sound emitted from the driver. To further enhance the performance, iso-drive technology is used to mechanically isolate the cst driver from its cabinet. Thi...
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8 installation and placement precautions during installation this speaker system has a total weight of 46 kg ' (101.4 lbs). Be sure that the installation location has a surface fully capable of supporting this weight. Further, when using the spikes, each spike will bear ' a load exceeding 15 kg (33 ...
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9 installing the spikes the use of spikes on the bottom of the speaker system allows the creation of a secure contact between the speaker cabinet and the installation surface. The base of the speaker cabinet is provided with three points for the installation of the spikes. By supporting the speaker ...
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10 choosing where to place the speakers speaker placement within the listening room will have a great impact upon the total performance of tad compact reference speaker system in terms of bass performance, tonal accuracy, and imaging. All rooms are different and so this section is intended as a guid...
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11 connecting the speakers caution when connecting speakers or other components, always turn off the power to the amplifier, and disconnect the power cord. ' speaker cables are not furnished with this speaker system, and must be purchased separately. ' single-wire connections for single-wire connect...
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12 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 driver being independently connected directly to the amplifier, offering you the freedom to opt...
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13 bi-amplification connections bi-amplification allows the best performance from the tad compact reference speaker system 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 rem...
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14 horizontal bi-amping with this configuration, you may use different stereo amplifiers for the low- and high-frequency sections of the speaker system (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...
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15 optimizing the system improving bass performance select a music track with well-recorded bass, such as acoustic string bass. Listen for all the bass notes having roughly equal level. If any notes jump out at you more strongly than others, try moving the tad compact reference speaker system until ...
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16 speaker care each tad compact reference speaker system 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 area...
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17 specifications model name tad compact reference model no. Tad-cr1 design bass reflex, bookshelf-type speaker drive units bass driver ............................................................ 20 cm (8 in.) cone midrange/tweeter ............................................................. Conce...
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18 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 ...
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Printed in china technical audio devices laboratories, inc. 4-1, meguro 1-chome, meguro-ku, tokyo 153-8654, japan http://tad-labs.Com published by pioneer corporation. Copyright © 2009 technical audio devices laboratories, inc. All rights reserved. Tad-cr1_eng.Indd 20 2009/09/14 10:02:25.