Compact One

About the Compact One

The TAD Compact Reference One (model TAD-CR1TX) is a three-way bass reflex stand-mount loudspeaker designed to deliver point-source sound quality that immerses listeners and makes them forget the presence of the speaker. It features a CST (Coherent Source Transducer) driver combining a 16 cm midrange cone and a 3.5 cm dome tweeter in a concentric configuration, enabling ultra-wide frequency response from 250 Hz to 100 kHz with controlled directivity and uniform phase. The bass is handled by a 20 cm (8 in.) woofer with a Tri-Laminate Composite Cone (TLCC) made of aramid material for stiffness and damping, and a unique Optimized Field Geometry Magnet Structure (OFGMS) for linear magnetic flux and high linearity. The enclosure uses TAD's SILENT (Structurally Inert Laminated Enclosure Technology) cabinet construction with birch plywood and laminated MDF panels for exceptional strength and vibration damping. An aerodynamically optimized flare-shaped bass reflex port eliminates air noise and enhances bass clarity. The speaker weighs 46 kg (101 lb) and measures 341 mm (W) × 628 mm (H) × 446 mm (D). It has a sensitivity of 86 dB, rated impedance of 4 ohms, and maximum input power of 200 W. The crossover frequencies are 250 Hz and 2 kHz, with carefully designed crossover networks using air-core coils and film capacitors for high power handling and low distortion. The