{"id":168110,"date":"2023-09-02T11:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=168110"},"modified":"2023-09-02T11:11:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:11:18","slug":"tad-labs-introduces-the-evolution-series-tad-ge1-speaker-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/speakers\/tad-labs-introduces-the-evolution-series-tad-ge1-speaker-system\/","title":{"rendered":"TAD Labs Introduces the Evolution Series TAD-GE1 Speaker System"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAD Labs has announced the TAD-GE1 (Grand Evolution One) floorstanding speaker system as the newest addition to its
\nEvolution Series of hi-fi audio components. Borrowing internal technology and design language
\nfrom TAD\u2019s top-of-the-line Reference TX Series as well as the distinguished wood-grain finish of the
\ncritically acclaimed CE1TX standmount speaker, the GE1 epitomizes the very best of TAD.
\n\u201cWhen we set out to design the GE1, we were aiming for a model that could sit between CE1TX and
\nthe Reference One TX in both performance and price,\u201d said Shinji Tarutani, CEO of TAD Labs.<\/a><\/p>\n

“We combined key concepts from each speaker to bring this new vision to life, and we are very
\npleased with the outcome.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Main Features<\/h3>\n

1) CST Driver delivers ideal single-point-source sound<\/h3>\n

The TAD-GE1 boasts TAD\u2019s proprietary CST Driver, which controls the directivity of the
\nconcentrically mounted midrange and tweeter over an extended frequency range from the point of
\nmatching phase. This culminates in clear and solid imaging, as well as natural sound field
\nreproduction. The midrange cone controls the directional characteristic of the concentrically mounted
\ntweeter to bring the phase and directivity of their output in line in the crossover region. The result is
\nultra-wide-range reproduction from 250 Hz up to 100 kHz by the CST Driver alone, while achieving
\na natural attenuation characteristic and directivity pattern across all bands.<\/p>\n

2) Tweeter features a beryllium diaphragm<\/h3>\n

The TAD-GE1 uses a light yet rigid beryllium diaphragm for its tweeter, manufactured with TAD\u2019s
\nproprietary vapor deposition technique. TAD\u2019s computer-analyzed optimization technique called
\nHarmonized Synthetic Diaphragm Optimum Method (HSDOM) has been applied in designing the
\nform of the diaphragm. This technique enables precise control of the diaphragm\u2019s divided vibrations
\nand piston motions, which makes the ultra-wide-range reproduction of up to 100 kHz possible.<\/p>\n

3) Midrange features a magnesium diaphragm having a high internal loss<\/h3>\n

The midrange\u2019s diaphragm is made of magnesium, which is one of the lightest metals and has a high
\ninternal loss\u2014ideal characteristics for materials to be used for diaphragms. The application of hybrid
\nchemical conversion coating and painting to the surface gives it additional hardness and a yet greater
\ninternal loss. The result is clearer, distortion-free midrange reproduction unaffected by unwanted
\nresonance. In addition, resonance in the mid-to-high frequencies generated by interactions between
\nthe suspension and diaphragm is effectively controlled to achieve an even lower distortion and a
\ngreater transient response.<\/p>\n

4) Woofer employs a MACS II* diaphragm<\/h3>\n

A refined woofer diaphragm made of five layers of woven and non-woven aramid fabric optimizes
\nthe physical property of the shell-shaped diaphragm that integrates the center cap and cone into a
\nsingle piece. The result is a richer and clearer bass and the smooth, coloration-free reproduction in
\nthe mid-to-low frequency range. *Multi-layered Aramid Composite Shell Second Generation.<\/p>\n

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5) SILENT* enclosures combines strength with an outstanding vibration-dampening characteristic<\/h3>\n

The TAD-GE1 comes in a SILENT enclosure, which combines sturdy birch-plywood braces with
\nmedium-density fiberboard (MDF) panels having a high internal loss to provide superb strength and
\nan outstanding vibration-dampening characteristic. Moreover, the combination of acoustic tubes
\nplaced inside the enclosure as part of TAD\u2019s ingenuous Acoustic-Filter-Assisted System Tuning
\n(AFAST), which reduces the low-order standing-wave mode, and acoustic absorbent carefully
\nchosen and placed inside effectively suppresses standing waves that would adversely affect the sound field and imaging performance of the speaker. *Structurally Inert Laminated Enclosure Technology<\/p>\n

6) ISO Drive Technology incorporated into the TAD-R1TX speaker system and tweaked for the TAD-GE1<\/h3>\n

The ISO (isolation) Drive Technology, originally incorporated into the top-of-the-line TAD-R1TX
\nspeaker system and tweaked for the TAD-GE1, was applied to the way the CST Driver was mounted
\nto the enclosure. With this technology, the CST Driver is acoustically and mechanically isolated
\nfrom the enclosure by a mount base and damper bushes. This is designed to keep vibration generated
\nby the CST Driver from traveling to the enclosure. As a result, the driver performs as it should,
\nreproducing waveforms accurately and delivering crystal-clear sound.<\/p>\n

The sturdy base to which the CST Driver is mounted to the enclosure was machined from a 25 mm-
\nthick solid aluminum plate and is shaped in such a way to offset the slant of the baffle and orient the CST Driver directly toward the listener.<\/p>\n

7) Bidirectional ADP System for rich, natural bass<\/h3>\n

The Bidirectional ADP (Aero-Dynamic Port) System positions a port on the bottom of the enclosure
\nwith its openings to the front and rear of the enclosure. The port has a horn-shaped interior that
\nreduces port noise and achieves greater efficiency in driving the port to help reproduce clear and<\/p>\n

responsive sound in the mid-to-low frequency range. The combination of the port flare made of die-
\ncast aluminum and the symmetrical front-back layout of the port effectively offsets the physical force<\/p>\n

that vibrates the enclosure and, as a result, helps reproduce a powerful bass. Moreover, the 15 mm-
\nthick aluminum base plate attached to the bottom of the enclosure increases the stability of the<\/p>\n

speaker system when placed on the floor and counterbalances the reaction caused by the powerful
\ndriving force of the twin woofers.<\/p>\n

8) Stunning grain wood enclosure<\/h3>\n

The elegant wood enclosure of the TAD-GE1 matches the TAD-CE1TX with a mirrored finish to
\naccentuate the wood\u2019s natural grain. Skilled artisans spend hours finishing each enclosure with
\nmeticulous care, first applying high-grade, clear coating to the surface and finishing with a surface
\npolish that is sanded to perfection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GE1 delivers the sound field and imaging performance comparable to that of the Reference
\nSeries speaker systems,\u201d said Dave Malekpour, president of PAD HiFi, TAD\u2019s US distributor. \u201cIt\u2019s an
\nimpressive speaker and we can\u2019t wait to debut it at Capital Audio Fest in November.\u201d
\nThe TAD-GE1 will be available for purchase through select dealers starting November 2023. The
\nMSRP for the pair is $65,000 USD.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TAD Labs has announced the TAD-GE1 (Grand Evolution One) floorstanding speaker system as the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components. Borrowing internal technology and design language from TAD\u2019s top-of-the-line Reference TX Series as well as the distinguished wood-grain finish of the critically acclaimed CE1TX standmount speaker, the GE1 epitomizes the very […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":168113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[646],"tags":[779],"class_list":["post-168110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-speakers","tag-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}