Florida Worldwide Audio Expo 2023: TAD CE1TX Loudspeaker

The Florida International Audio Expo is underway and there have been quite a few fascinating new product introductions together with new electronics and loudspeakers from Focal/Naim and Orchard Audio. As well as, Japan-based TAD (Technical Audio Units) has additionally made its option to the Florida Present with the North American debut of its New Evolution Sequence TAD-CE1TX Standmount Speaker. 

The TAD-CE1TX

TAD has preserved key parts of its earlier Compact Evolution CE1 speaker whereas making upgrades to the woofer and midrange models and different delicate refinements that contribute to improved efficiency. 

Key Options

CST (Coherent Supply Transducer) Driver: This controls the directivity of the midrange and tweeter, delivering ultra-wide-range copy from 250Hz as much as 100kHz with clear and strong imaging. 

CE1TX Tweeter: Borrowing from TAD’s Reference TX Series, the tweeter used within the CE1TX incorporates a light-weight, inflexible beryllium diaphragm manufactured with TAD’s proprietary vapor deposition approach. TAD’s computer-analyzed optimization approach Harmonized Artificial Diaphragm Optimum Methodology (HSDOM) was utilized in designing the type of the diaphragm. 

In consequence, TAD claims that the tweeter supplies exact management of its divided vibrations and piston motions, supporting ultra-wide-range copy of as much as 100 kHz. 

Midrange: The midrange includes a newly developed magnesium diaphragm that leads to excessive inner loss, which means clear, distortion-free midrange copy.

TMACS II Woofer Diaphragm: This Second Era Multi-layered Aramid Composite Shell is made out of 5 layers of woven and non-woven aramid material. TAD claims that this leads to a diaphragm that helps richer, clearer bass in addition to coloration-free sound within the mid-to-low frequency vary.

Bidirectional Aerodynamic Slot (ADS) Port: CE1TX makes use of slit-shaped ports (ducts) in each aspect panels with flared openings to the entrance and rear to permit air to stream easily by way of them. This structure eliminates undesirable port noise to ship wealthy and pure bass that may fill even the biggest of rooms. 

SILENT (Structurally Inert Laminated Enclosure Know-how): The CE1TX enclosure combines energy and optimized vibration dampening. The enclosure has additionally been up to date with a mirrored end to intensify the wooden’s pure grain.

Specs 

• Mannequin: TAD-CE1TX-WN
• Speaker Kind: 3-way, bass-reflex bookshelf/stand-mounted speaker system
• Woofer: 18cm (7 1/16 in.) cone
• Midrange/Tweeter Coaxial:
  • 14 cm (5 1/2 in.) magnesium cone
  • 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.) beryllium dome
• Frequency Response: 34Hz to 100kHz
• Crossover Frequencies: 250 Hz and 1.8 kHz
• Most enter (energy dealing with): 200W
• Sensitivity: 85dB (2.83V, 1m)
• Nominal Impedance: 4Ω
• Weight: 29kg (63.9 lb) per unit 
• Dimensions (WHD): 287 × 510 × 447 mm  (11 5/16 x 20 1/16 x 17 5/8 inches)

Included Equipment

• Woofer grilles
• Quick cables (2)
• Non-slip pads (4)
• Cleansing material
• Proprietor’s guide

TAD-ST2TX-Okay Non-compulsory Stands

• Weight (per unit): 18.5 kg (40.8 lb)
• Dimensions (WHD per unit with no spikes connected):
  • 399 x 591  x 485 mm
  • (15 11/16 x 23 1/4 x 19 15/16 inches) 
• Solely bought in pairs

Included Stand Equipment (per pair)

• Cone-shaped spikes (6)
• Auxiliary ft (4)
• Spike Holders (6)
• Cork Sheets (6)
• Meeting Screws (16)
• Screws for securing the underside of the speaker to the strut  (4)
• Proprietor’s Guide 

Pricing & Availability

• The TAD-ST2TX Stands (Pr): $2,500. 

Pre-ordering is on the market by way of PAD (Pro Audio Design) HiFi and select specialty retailers. 

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