TAD Reference One TX Floorstanding Speakers

TAD Reference One TX Floorstanding Speakers

Name: TAD Reference One TX Floorstanding Speakers
Brand: TAD
SKU: TAD-R1TX
Price: 320000.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$320,000.00

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Born from decades of professional audio research and Japanese precision craftsmanship, the Reference One TX represents the ultimate expression of TAD’s philosophy: reproduce music exactly as it was performed, with no colouration, no compromise, and no barriers between the recording and the listener.

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Specifications

Design
• Three-way bas-reflex floor-standing loudspeaker

Drive Units
• LF: 25cm (10 in.) x 2
• Midrange/Tweeter: concentric
• 16 cm (6 1/2 in.) MF / 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) HF

Performance Data
• Frequency response: 21 Hz to 100 kHz
• Crossover frequencies: 250 Hz and 2 kHz
• Unit polarity: LF (+), MF (+), HF (+)
• Maximum input power: 300 W
• Sensitivity: 90 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m)
• Rated impedance: 4 Ω

Physical Data
• Weight: 150 kg (330 lb)
• Dimensions: 554 mm (21 3/4") (W) × 1,293 mm (50 7/8") (H) × 698 mm (27") (D)

The TAD Reference One is clearly a world-class loudspeaker in every respect

The Absolute Sound

Precision engineered for musical truth

At the heart of the Reference One TX lies TAD’s legendary Coherent Source Transducer (CST) — an advanced coaxial driver system combining a beryllium midrange and tweeter into a single acoustic point source.

By aligning the high and mid frequencies from the same position, CST technology achieves extraordinary phase accuracy and seamless integration. The result is a soundstage of remarkable depth and precision, with instruments placed exactly where the recording intended.

From the delicate shimmer of a cymbal to the emotional nuance of a vocalist, every detail is reproduced with effortless realism.

Power with elegance

The Reference One TX delivers immense scale without sacrificing refinement.

Two custom-designed 25cm bass drivers utilise TAD’s Tri-Laminate Composite Cone (TLCC) technology, providing deep, controlled and authoritative bass response. Whether reproducing the impact of a full orchestra, the energy of live rock music, or the subtle rhythm of a double bass, the R1TX combines power with exceptional speed and accuracy.

This is bass that is not simply heard — it is felt, with the precision and control expected from a true reference loudspeaker.

Japanese craftsmanship. Timeless design.

Every Reference One TX is meticulously handcrafted in Japan, combining advanced manufacturing techniques with the attention to detail traditionally associated with Japanese artistry.

From the flawless premium finish to the precision-machined components, every element reflects TAD’s pursuit of perfection.

The result is a loudspeaker that is as visually captivating as it is sonically extraordinary — a centrepiece for the world’s finest listening environments.

The ultimate reference experience

The TAD Reference One TX is designed for those who do not simply listen to music, but experience it.

It is the choice for discerning audiophiles, mastering professionals, and collectors who demand the highest level of realism, refinement, and emotional connection.

A statement of engineering excellence.
A celebration of craftsmanship.
The closest approach to the original performance.

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TAD Reference One TX Floorstanding Speakers

The TAD Reference One is clearly a world-class loudspeaker in every respect, from the innovative design through the beautiful execution. If you want to hear all the music locked away in your library with as little editorial interpretation as possible, and with the maximum conveyance of musical information, the TAD Reference One is hard to top.