Floorstanding loudspeakers — TAD REFERENCE ONE R1TX

The REFERENCE ONE R1TX is TAD's flagship-tier floorstanding loudspeaker, sitting at the absolute top of the brand's catalogue, built with staggering mass and an exceptional top-end extension. The REFERENCE ONE R1TX represents TAD's most ambitious current statement in floorstanding loudspeaker engineering.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans an exceptionally deep 21Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB - the deepest and widest within this TAD comparison. Sensitivity is notably high at 90dB into a demanding 4 ohm load - higher than the GRAND EVOLUTION ONE GE1's 88dB. Recommended amplifier power is specified at a substantial 300W. At 55.4 x 129.3 x 69.8cm and a staggering 150kg, the REFERENCE ONE R1TX represents TAD's absolute current flagship engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary dynamic scale reflecting the notably high 90dB sensitivity combined with the exceptional 21Hz bass extension and staggering 150kg mass, representing TAD's absolute current flagship engineering ambition.

Pairing

The demanding 4 ohm impedance combined with the substantial 300W specified power calls for capable amplification with real current delivery.

Alternatives

TAD's own GRAND EVOLUTION ONE GE1 offers a somewhat more accessible alternative within the same broader catalogue.