WORLD CLASS Audiophile Speakers For Home by Pioneer (Technical Audio Devices) - TAD ME1

[@Jayiyagi]

I want to know what YOU heard that you thought was WORLD CLASS. Comment below :) *comment section RULES:* *No links. Bots. Comments complaining about price with no subsistence will be filtered as well as comments deemed non-civil or offensive* disclaimer: TAD ME1 speakers were bought 2nd hand on the used market for personal use. Purchase links: TAD ME1 Speakers (dealer only): www.technicalaudiodevices.com/dealers *Speakers with similar technology* Elac Unifi Reference Speakers: howl.me/ciuIiGZsDtf KEF LS50 META Speakers: howl.me/ciuIkK0Bo4W Shop other Speakers For Home: howl.me/ciuIlUb0nRj Related Videos: Toronto Audio Fest 2022 Highlights (Best Sounding Room Was...): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2nZl5-YpKh8g5o NEW Buchardt Speakers - Whole New Level. Not The Buchardt S400 Anymore: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnu1c4B5dph5sKs NEW Elac Uni-Fi Reference Speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZSphZl7pdt-eqM KLH Model 5 Speakers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SmhGaHlLmWkK8 KEF LS50 META: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpy4faeko7Zgqa8 Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/jayiyagi follow on Instagram: instagram.com/jays_iyagi/ follow on Facebook: facebook.com/jayiyagiofficial Follow soundstage take 2 reviews: kzbin.info/aero/PLPOzvlhtSqn5xdc__ftuSt4Rxy_wm5Af0 Speaker stands: amzn.to/3ssRhI3 Better speaker stands: solidsteel.it/my-product/ss-7-vintage-hi-fi-speaker-stands/ acoustic panels I use: ua-acoustics.com/ acoustic curtain: amzn.to/31d1zAM BDI Cabinet I use: bit.ly/2OJRwQQ amzn.to/3chBuFZ other BDI Cabinets: bit.ly/3ctxXV1 amzn.to/30bsUCH my fav hifi tweaks: (Isoacoustics devices) amzn.to/3j5FGvM 0:00 Why Many High-End Speakers Sound Bad 3:16 What Makes TAD Speakers WORLD CLASS? 8:03 TAD ME1 Speakers Sound Review 13:54 BEST Amplifier For TAD ME1 Speakers

[@ydid687]

heard audiovector bookshelf once, it was good.

[@sky_004]

Those Gato 222's you have there, world class. Definite highlight of the recent Warsaw Audio Show for me. ;)

[@acoustandaudio]

The TADs are the best speakers I have heard, period. When you visit audio shows as I have over the years, there are certain components that stand out while all the other gear just dissipates into the ether. You won’t forget the TADs anytime soon. I found myself repeatedly going back to the room where the TADs were, hooked up to Krell FPB-300s. Heaven

[@daviddarmanin2188]

Love TAD speakers, years ago met Andrew Jones at an Australian Hi-Fi show. I know he no longer works for TAD but his designs and engineering shines through!

[@vincentwong7141]

Bass on the TAD ME1 is the best I have heard on bookshelf speakers

[@Old_Sailor85]

My CSS Criton 1TD-X are just getting some time on them. I'm completely happy and they do sound great. I can't see spending any more in a room with a big TV, non-symmetrical room setup, no treatment other than a king-sized bed and carpeting.

[@rickp6731]

The new $20K JERN 35 Monitors made out of High-Graphite CAST IRON might just be the new KING of stand mount speakers period ! They have a Dealer in New York City ! Game-Changer....

[@sudd3660]

i recently found that brand, hope more people i watch review them. problem is that they have a large lineup with similar speakers design.

[@Drinkyoghurt]

I bought a pair of Pioneer RM-05 active monitors on a whim. These are coaxial monitors designed by TAD with a Pioneer logo on them. They sound absolutely incredible. It sounds as if the audio is coming from the center of my listening space without there being an actual speaker there. They're also heavy at nearly 10kg each, built out of diecast aluminium. I was at a clearout sale and these were floor models that had been used for some years, but the first thing I did with all the speakers they had was knock on the cabinet to see how "solid" they are and these hurt my knuckles and hardly made a sound. Hardly anyone bought these Pioneer models when they got released and it's a real shame since they're so good. Also, apparently the guy at TAD worked at KEF where he invented those type of drivers.

[@davidh.7305]

Andrew Jones designs go from very affordable to very expensive and they all provide exceptional value!

[@DougMen1]

According to Stereophile's 2018 review of these, this was the first new TAD speaker that wasn't designed by Andrew, as it was developed after he left to work for Elac, although they say it retains some of his influence. Their chief engineer is Toru Nagatani, who is based at their Japanese headquarters

[@wa2368]

This is your best speaker review yet. Nicely done!

[@chasehatton3691]

Just keep coming back to the TAD ME1 , impossible to ignore and dismiss at your peril if purchasing up to $15k on a pair of bookshelf speakers. I would love to hear a comparison of this TAD with Marten Parker Duo , Yamaha NS3000 & Sonus Faber Guarneri

[@512bb]

Although I haven't heard this particular TAD, I have no doubt everything you said is true. TAD may not have the physical bling like a Wilson or Magico but believe me when I say they are in another sonic league all together. I have never heard a TAD sound anything other than world class. The ET703 horn tweeter they have now sadly discontinued is simply the most amazing tweeter I have ever heard. As they did start as a pro driver company they have offered high end home gear for many years now Jay.

[@stevevanderzee183]

I have a pair of Magico A1’s driven by a Krell K300i. Stream via nucleus with chord mscaler and TT2. Separation is outstanding, the speakers disappear. 3d like depth. Bass is outstanding. No port allows me to place them very close to the back wall. Listening space is 12’ wide x 20’ depth.

[@tobiaxelsson]

I had an eerily similar experience when I got my TAD E1-TX, couples well to the room and nice soundstage even if the placement is quite bad and just so much details. I'm really really happy with them! :D

[@Jayiyagi]

Thanks for sharing !

[@psyphonyxaudio]

BAM ! - Facts .. 2:11 .. Experience and skill set is required to appreciate the resolving nature of higher-end gear.

[@SpinnerPaddlefoot]

Difficult to find dealers that have TAD, and not showcased at audio shows often. Did get to hear the TAD Evolution 2 floorstander at this year's Axpona. Very smooth and refined sound.

[@gg0297]

The TAD bookshelves are my end game.

[@Searchandseeking]

Hi Jay, would be great if you would review the Dutch & Dutch 8c speakers. Active bookshelves, cardiod design, DSP with room correction and built in SW. They are really great.

[@PurrfectSunset]

Suggested about this on your 10K Sonus Faber review. Glad that you bought them! I'd say steps above in terms of resolution retrieval without losing the midrange smoothness. Next one you shall try, Genelec 8631 pair. This is the end game bookshelf for me right now.

[@pierrec8174]

10:20 Man !! 👍🏼 I have their mother TAD Pioneer S-2ex and S-1ex at home. Also a Technics RS1500 shown when u pick Aerosmith LP record. ❤❤

[@olegariomartinez6807]

I own the Tad evolution one speakers and other than the Tad Referance one, I haven't found another speaker that I want more than it.

[@DougMen1]

You need to compare them to the Focal Sopra 1, the best bookshelf speaker I've ever heard. It was Alpha Audio's reference speaker for a long time, until they replaced it with some TAD floorstanders

[@JamesBrown-jy5sy]

Thank you Dick Muncher for your comment...LOL.

[@thebiffer100]

Hey Jay, I am using the Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 bookies....about the same pricing of the TADs. I ditched the conventional stands and purchased some cool table top stands that are a bit lower to the floor and perfect. Also I am rounding it out with a pair of REL T7s. I agree with you in this category these speakers are a serious competitor with some name brand high end floorstanders. Doesn't hurt to use some decent amplification as well.....the Hegel H590 rules. Thanks Jay, excellent presentation.

[@danielhifi3147]

Nice review Jay. I wonder how this would compare against the Marten Parker Duo.

[@riccardohs75]

+1

[@kenhiett5266]

I'd be curious to know how these compare to the Totem Element Fire V2's.

[@jmcprotech9670]

Now I love ur Channel I'm going to go bk & watch more of ur Videos

[@connorduke4619]

Excellent review! Does this mean bye bye to the Sonus Faber?

[@cipsony78]

Great review. I actually appreciate a lot your reviews because of a few reasons: You have a treated room so definitely you listen to the gear in the proper way and the room allows you to hear the differences. You also say the negatives when it's the case. etc... It would be great if you could help me with the following question: How does the ME1 compares with the CE1 (the bigger bookshelf in the lineup)? Thank you

[@a.s.2426]

Nice! Jay, do you think the Audio Note Tonmeister you reviewed could drive them? If so, wonder how that combo would sound. Potential synergy there?

[@danielethier2015]

Excellent review! Thanks for sharing Jay 👍

[@calvinlim1292]

Hi Jay, have just seen you video here and am thankful for your review. I am almost ready to commit on a new pair of this ME1 n woulf be pairing it with my current Accuphase E800 Class A integrated amplifier n my recently acquired Esoteric N05XD streamer together with the same Esoteric G02X clock...hope everything comes together well. Watch your videos often n many thanks to your KZbin contributions!! 👍👏

[@macieksliw]

How did it work for you? I am looking at these as an option for my e650.

[@jmcprotech9670]

Thank you I have Saved this Video to my Best Tech I love ❤️ & Want

[@mariocassar6087]

Excellent review. Can agree that these speakers ar fantastic. Am very interested, in getting a pair.

[@riverwalktalesofterror8045]

Can they be used as professional mixing monitors?

[@danieldimech4770]

Hello Jay...can I ask what cables you were using in this review, thanks

[@Justwantahover]

3:46 What does that mean? It means the vowels and consonants are coming from the same point instead of over 6" apart. What does that mean? It means that the stereo image is stronger and it tends to stay with you as you walk around the room, much like a rainbow in a sprinkler shower in the sunlight. You get more engagement and more 3D effect.

[@steverino5054]

How would these pair with AGD audion monoblocks you think?

[@deoncruywagen5191]

Great review. I would love to see you review one of the Vivid Audio speakers. I may be biased, coming from South Africa as I do, but I would still really enjoy hearing your take on one of the units in the Vivid Kaya range (like the Kaya 25 or Kaya 45), or, if at all possible, maybe the Giya 4 (the smallest in the Giya range).

[@stevefisher8323]

If these come with the stands, shouldn't the stands be prewired on the inside so you don't have to have speaker wire trailing down the support pole? Do these need a subwoofer also and does TAD offer one that pairs with these? According to a Stereophile review and testing, these drop off significantly below 60 Hz.

[@brianh2476]

Hi Jay, did you break in the ME1 before critical listening? If so, for how long?

[@lesarnolfinis6775]

I was wondering what Jay's room dimensions are?

[@swcblad]

how does it compare with sonus faber electa amata 3?

[@kevinpennington3244]

I love the Wilson Audio Tune Tots, they are priced similarly, how do they compare?

[@Jayiyagi]

good question. Tune Tots are very dynamic speakers and also made for practical placements (and not necessarily limited for only treated rooms). I'd say they are fairly close and comes down to application. TAD I'd put in a more medium to large rooms but the Wilson, maybe in a smaller or desktop environment. The TADs are more refined, balanced, image and does bass more effortlessly + a more full sized 3 way speaker while the tune tots are a 2 way and relatively much smaller

[@greenbeginner3353]

Looking forward to your review of the Vincent amplifier.

[@20gibbon]

A really fine stand mount speaker indeed. 👌

[@ruffman44]

Jay one more question why is their no reviews on the Gato Amps in the Background?

[@jonpatrick66]

Good show 👍

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Great review. Sound signature description reminds me of Raidho's bookshelf speakers. Neutral yet super engaging. Except these produce good bass. My Raidho's need REL subs to feel complete... Silver makes it look cheap imho. Piano black is definitely the way to go I think...

[@Jayiyagi]

Raidho speakers can sound real amazing with some amp pairings like naim. Love it, thanks for sharing

[@quadcopterhobbyshansie_fpv5895]

This afternoon i was doing the same thing as your friend. But it was in my own room. With a denon x4100 and elac 247 combo.

[@rickymartinakasgk]

My pair Pioneer S1-ex speakers are as close to the TAD CR-1’s as you can get. Trickle down really worked here.

[@Jayiyagi]

Nice speakers !

[@rickymartinakasgk]

@@Jayiyagi They really are nice. I bought mine from a gentleman who bought the CR1’s and he said the S1-ex are 95% of his new his new TAD’s. He powers his CR’s with the Devialet Expert 1000 pro Dual. I’m happy with my Hegel 390 powering the S1-ex’s. Trying to find the matching center for my set up.

[@wa2368]

It is pronounced Pioneer SEX. The '1' is silent.

[@jonasjansson7970]

@@rickymartinakasgkNot really 95 %, rather 75-80% at most. Have owned both of them.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Great intro.

[@Nightjar726]

Maybe review a few Proac speakers? Just a suggestion. Good channel man.

[@larsstecken]

I think I recognised an Atoll amp sitting on your lowboard in the background. Am I right and did you ever review it? I love it for its subtle power, smoothness and minimal design. But I keep wondering which DAC would be a fitting upgrade - Qutest, Pontus, RME...

[@ydid687]

will these pair well with benchmark amplification?

[@smcpac]

Hey Jay... I've been following you for years... since your "salad days" This might be your best review to date. Period Full Stop! Next Level... Congradulations.

[@Jayiyagi]

I appreciate that!

[@butchwillard55]

Jay. Do you still plan to visit GR Research & review? I believe you had planned on a October visit. Thx.

[@klaverro]

Very good video Jay with detailed explanation about sound, technical perspective and amplifier combinations. I have never heard these speakers but they should be amazing. The review of TheAlphaAudio (Dutch channel/website) about the TAD Evolution 2 floorstanding loudspeakers also noticed the quality of TAD speakers as their new reference. I am not sure if these will fit into your space (maybe too big?) but over here they cost a 1000 euro more then these ME1's so maybe it's something to look into as a review. But as you mentioned earlier, it's all about personal taste, making compromises, and finding out what works best for you. I am big fan of Dynaudio speakers (you should try Confidence 20) but I recently heard SF Maxima Amator and they sounded great also. Keep up the good work! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@WelkySchullin]

Thx. New refference speakers? this or Sonus if you need to choose?

[@Mr0Tubby]

for phase coherency have you seen the phasetech pc 1.5? phase coherency is literally their main goal. first order on the tweeter, time aligned with the woofer.

[@Jayiyagi]

Good speakers for sure. On my list to re-visit. ;)

[@ayewhite333]

Which speaker cables are those in white? Do the TAD’s pair nicely with that Luxman amp you picked up? cheers

[@dieselphiend]

I'd like to see a blind A/B comparison between these, and budget oriented crowd favorites.

[@borisbobowski628]

Bruh.

[@ruffman44]

Hello Jay I'm curious what are those CSS 3 ways in your Intro?

[@jeromewhitmill733]

Are you ever going to review those Gato amplifiers!!

[@mikelautermilch8939]

How good are they at reproducing the timbre and scale of orchestral music?

[@edwinter8424]

Hi Jay. I would like to purchase a Willsenten 800i to drive my Klipsche Belles. What do you advise for purchase venue? Chi fi direct or amazon? Or other unknown. I would like to have sooner then later. Thx

[@stevethetoolman2435]

Hey Jay long time admirer of you channel. Bought the Vincent 237 mk2… love it. Bought the Buchardt s400 mk2. Love them. But…. Always looking for upgrade. Looking at Tad me1, Sonos Fabar electa amateur iii Guardneri series. Any thoughts to an upgrade? 10k-20k. Thanks

[@terencelau6631]

So Jay are you going to trade these TADs for your Sonus Fabers? The hifi game can cruel for us enthusiasts 😂. Personally, I’ve tried the Vivid Audios Kayas and they’re good … so fast but balanced.

[@celestial_sound]

Thank you for the review! Sounds like these are the best in their class but still I would name few other models that may compete with the TADs . I'm thinking of Marten Parker duo, Vimberg Amea, QLN Prestige. If you ever had a chance to demo any of the models I would like to hear your thoughts. Also, I would like to know if these TADs completely wiped the floor with the sonus fabers or they just do better in terms of imaging and soundstaging? I do own SF Olympica speakers and I think they are unmatched in timbral accuracy

[@clobbyhops]

I was hoping you would play Aerosmith, because most high end speakers reviewers only play classical or acoustic jazz music thru them.

[@TheSagitis]

Yup but i listened before, reckon the is better speaker the the kef top of the line bookshelf. the only lacking i found this speaker is the bass department, i probably demo it a pretty large room with other speaker around

[@Сударшана_ЧакРа]

Согласование акустической системы зависит ещё и от акустического оформления. Фазоинвертор плохо согласуется. Закрытый ящик, Открытая система и лабиринт согласуются лучше.

[@yeokianchuan5994]

Will these speakers sound good w my lyngdorf 3400 amp?

[@mariocassar6087]

Are they WORTH their asking price?

[@ContraNovae]

I loved (modest budget) Ae1's from acoustic energy of the UK. Jay, is it at all possible you could review this company's flagship speaker, the reference one tx as a comparison? I would love to know the bang-for-the-buck factor.

[@dloh007]

would you try Townshend Audio podiums in place of Isoacoustics for comparison of imaging and bass control?

[@liamporter1137]

Great review. Are they better than B&W 805 D4 and KEF Reference 1?

[@ganck1147]

I don’t know about this ME1 but i heard the CR1 which are bigger than the ME1s & i still prefer the B&W sound. Of cos as they always say ymmv.

[@johnnycashlesscomedy8616]

Must have been a poorly set up or matched CR1.

[@allanbarr1975]

REcently upgraded to cornwall IV from proac d20r. Loving the cornwalls, but I'd say the proacs had the 3d/surround sound you imply (within suggested price range)

[@fredsanke4070]

Agree Proacs are great sounding speakers

[@AKL764]

I wonder how these compare to a high end headphone like susvara. Obviously different but still would be a cool comparison

[@commane21]

“By any means of a stretch.” 😂😂😂

[@jamesschneider3828]

My Martin Logan motion 60xt with m Cambridge CXA81 integrated amp sometimes produce instruments from behind me.

[@cameronrector178]

How does the CSS audio 1TDX compare? Only asking because you said the 1TDX bested your $10k Sonus Faber.

[@Jayiyagi]

it didn't best the sonus fabers, it was on par (talking about performance only). TAD bests my sonus fabers in terms of performance on paper and listening tests. It is also physically bigger than both the css and sonus faber + TAD speakers are 3 way speakers (has that natural advantage of having an extra driver to do the work etc)

[@zeyuluke7278]

The only issue is the TAD speakers are extremely picky about AMPs. You will get a very good sound when matching with TAD's own AMP. Another brand called Analog Domain also matches very well maybe even better than TAD's own AMP. But they are damn expensive as the TAD speaker itself...

[@richarddominguez8268]

How does any company justify the price of those high end speakers when they are not at top notch level per Danny gr. I would expect ll speakers o have it best frequency at the time I purchase them

[@GRAAmusic]

iIdo not like the design of the slot port design but i bet they sound great

[@slawek6829]

Macintosh 152 or hegel 390 for b&w 702s2 ... 🤔

[@guillaumeSONY]

I am happy to know that My 1600€ Atoll 200 will sound amazing with 13k bookshelves 🙃

[@Luis-ob4xq]

Hi Jay, I'm a new subscriber of your channel. Please, forgive my for the question that is out of context... I can only have in ceiling speakers in my family room. I currently have the 2012 SpeakerCraft through out of the house. I want to update my system. Would you please recommend pme what in ceiling speakers can I use ? Thabk you si much, Luis

[@neilthompson7752]

Dynaudio

[@goodsound4756]

So no comparision to your personal reference and beloved Sonus faber Electa Amator?

[@Jayiyagi]

Video would have been too long and it was already longer than I expected. But I can answer you here. TAD is hands down a better performing speaker. More transparent, neutral, accurate, more full range but Sonus faber has a more jazzy tone, smooth and beautiful midrange

[@GentielioGaming]

I wonder these would be an upgrade to a Dynaudio Heritage Special...

[@Jayiyagi]

It indeed is. I have a pair in and listened to it side by side

[@GentielioGaming]

@@Jayiyagi hello, i have seen you had iotavx gear you liked. i have seen noone try the IOTAVX AVXP 2-840 amp. It would be great to see this on review.

[@rachelnewyorktruth2564]

fantastic looking

[@les5309]

Jay, I really enjoyed this review. The TAD stand mount is now on my short list to audition. Btw, may I ask you to name the speaker wire lifters seen in your YT vid? Cheers.

[@Jayiyagi]

Custom made for cheap. I have a video on it

[@wilsentwins]

I saw vincent audio on your cabinet haha. Review it pls

[@michaelhastie7324]

Hey Jay! If you want an even poorer recording, ex Aerosmith, you should get a Columbia House copy. 😄

[@michaelhastie7324]

Jay, I am a bargan basement audio enthusiast. I try to make comments with truth & humor whenever possible. Unless a audio show comes to Winnipeg, I will be out of luck.... My audio equipment consists of Vandersteen )SP), Peachtree (Amp), NAD (CD), ELAC Debut 1 and Grado headphone. My old Yamaha turntable from the 80's is still in use downstairs, when i'm nostalgic.

[@Jayiyagi]

@@michaelhastie7324 good for you man! Thanks for sharing !

[@edverbeek6292]

Are your little Sonus Faber speakers out?

[@Jayiyagi]

Still love them but TAD simply is a better performing speaker to my ears. Still… sonus has that beautiful tonality that I can’t let go

[@BobFrostV]

The wave guide on this doesn't seem optimized. We want reduced vertical dispersion outside of +-15degrees. Horozontal dispersion should be wide and even, and should match the mid range dispersion characteristics.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Jay, what is that wooden bench you have your amp on?

[@Jayiyagi]

I forget the brand but it’s just a normal bench from a high end furniture brand. Many alike out there. It’s not a hifi brand

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

They must be good if you say so

[@veintiunico53]

What speaker wire??

[@raynabozny2338]

For $15K They better be all that and a bag of chips.My Watkins Gen 4 will have to do for now maybe someday

[@garykarlin1777]

Were these designed by Andrew Jones? I realize that this is hardly a realistic, but nonetheless, how would you compare them to the Elac UniFi Reference 3 way?

[@Jayiyagi]

These were not designed by Andrew jones but definitely shadows many of his work at TAD and Pioneer. Elac unifi reference is a great speaker especially for the money but is physically a much smaller speaker - definitely does not go full range and side by side… there is just no comparison in every way (for me) in both material/physical appearance and sound quality

[@garykarlin1777]

@@Jayiyagi I understand - the Elacs are also 1/10 the price. Any family resemblance or points of commonality? Things they both do especially well, albeit at far different levels of performance? Thanks.

[@johnnycashlesscomedy8616]

If you want a small slice of tad like sound, try the Elac Adante. I use them for home theater in the same room as my TAD CR1.

[@TeknoOrganicVirus]

I missed this video so I'm not FIRST but really I'm 145th. I'll take it.