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TAD - Technical Audio Devices R1 MK2 Floorstanding Loudspeakers I purchased these speakers from Adrian last year. Speakers are still on pallets in my garage and have not been used since delivered. We are renovating our home and I thought I had space for a dedicated listening room, which is converting to a gym (mrs' orders) - I think these are too good to put in our kitchen, but will reluctantly do so if I can't sell! See link to Adrian's ad, with much better pictures than I could take! Condition: Great Payment Method: EFT Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By juzmister1 17 Com
A$45,500 is a fair-to-strong asking price for used TAD R1 MK2s, assuming they’re complete and cosmetically clean; that’s in the zone I’d expect for a serious pair of this calibre, not a bargain-bin score but not obviously stretched either. For a speaker that launched around the ultra-high-end class and still competes on performance rather than nostalgia, this looks sensibly positioned if condition is genuinely good.
What you’re buying is one of TAD’s most accomplished designs: superb resolution, pinpoint imaging, very low coloration, and the kind of dynamic ease that makes scale and transient speed feel effortless. The coaxial mid/tweet is a big part of the magic, and the build quality is properly statement-level. At this price, I’d just want confirmation of driver health, cabinet finish, and any original crates/stands/documentation, because with something this heavy and valuable, completeness matters.
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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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