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Offered is „E2“ by TAD Technical Audio Devices Laboratories as new device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4809425134 ends on 23.10.2026 at 12:18 o'clock.
Compared with the obvious alternative of paying the €21,058 median for a comparable used piece, €17,000 lands below the market middle and just under the €17,019 25th percentile, so this reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair ask. It is not a fire-sale bargain, but it is priced on the buyer-friendly side of the recent EUR comp set, especially for a high-end TAD component.
That makes it interesting if the unit is clean and complete: this brand is valued for serious engineering, low coloration, and the kind of resolution and control that reward a revealing system. At this level, the upside is in getting flagship-level performance without paying the usual premium; I’d mainly want to confirm condition, provenance, and that any original accessories or packaging are included, since those details matter more than normal on premium Japanese audio.
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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