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Te koop: tad e2 nieuw gekocht in april 2025, aankoopbon is erbij. Smetteloos volledig met originele verpakking en alle toebehoren als belangrijke extra zijn er ook nog ontkoppelingsvoeten bij, isoacou
The timing is good only in the sense that this is a mature, established model rather than a new one with fast-depreciating electronics; the real question is price, and at €10,990 it looks like a strong deal against the recent comparable market. That sits well below the €16,022 25th percentile and far under the €21,035 median, so this is priced like a bargain rather than a merely fair used asking.
That’s attractive because this is a highly regarded floorstander with real pedigree: wide bandwidth, low-end extension for its size, and the kind of resolution and control that made TAD a reference name among serious listeners. If the pair is complete, clean, and unmodified, the upside is straightforward—excellent performance per euro and less downside than with many flashier used speakers. I would only slow down for condition details, original packaging, and driver health, since at this level those details matter more than the model’s reputation.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TAD (Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc.) traces its heritage to Pioneer Corporation, the Tokyo-based speaker manufacturer founded in 1937 by Nozomu Matsumoto. In 1975, Pioneer established the TAD Project as an advanced research division dedicated to professional-grade loudspeaker development. The first TAD compression driver, the TD-4001, debuted at the Acoustic Engineering Society convention in 1978 and quickly gained adoption across leading recording studios worldwide. By the early 2000s, TAD components had earned the confidence of professional sound engineers in over 300 studios across 20 countries. In 2007, TAD was formally spun off as an independent company, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc., to expand its reach into the high-end consumer audio market.
TAD specializes in both speaker systems and audio components, positioning itself as the only Japanese high-end manufacturer to excel in both categories. The company's product range includes reference-grade loudspeakers, integrated amplifiers, and digital audio components. Notable releases include the TAD-R1 reference speaker system (2007), the TAD-M600 integrated amplifier (2009), and the TAD-M4300 and TAD-2500 audio components (2010). This dual expertise reflects TAD's philosophy of designing complementary products that maximize sonic performance across the entire playback chain.
TAD occupies the premium high-end segment, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and professional engineers alike. The brand's reputation rests on decades of professional audio credibility, rigorous engineering standards, and an uncompromising commitment to sonic accuracy. TAD's design philosophy centers on faithful music reproduction—preserving the artistic intent of recorded performances through advanced proprietary technologies and meticulous product development. This heritage and focus position TAD as a niche boutique manufacturer for serious listeners who prioritize sound quality above mass-market appeal.
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