Andrew Jones is here...

[jdebonth]

Andrew? Are you seeing this? I have a few questions I have wanted to ask you if you wouldn't mind.

[AndrewJ]

Hi Everyone.
Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum.
I'm sorry I don't post as often as you all might want me too!! but I tend to be very busy and travelling a lot, so I have to pop in only occasionally.
So please bare with me if it sometimes takes a while to reply.
I also want to be especially careful about my involvement, as I don't want to appear as though I am here to help sell the product. I only want to help support those who have questions that cannot be answered through regular channels, but I will admit that I enjoy hearing about happy customers!!

Regards

Andrew

[jdebonth]

Andrew it is an absolute pleasure to have you here. I am really in-tune with your philosophy and approach to loudspeaker design, I own the CR1's which are truly a testament to your approach and proof that you are absolutely one of the best in the business! You can consider me a very happy customer!

I have a few questions that I would love to get your perspective on.

• Positioning - the manual provides some indication but what have you found to work the best? A near equilateral triangle with the distance between the speakers a little reduced? Speaker axis pointed along the triangle directly at the listening position? Is there an optimal distance away from the speakers?
  
• Do you recommend 'upgraded' jumper wires or are the stock jumpers integral to the voicing? Have you noticed advantages in bi-wire configuration? I understand you are very happy with the performance of Siltech cables in context of a full TAD system?
  
• What do you consider optimal room sizes for the CR1 and R1?
  
• The CR1's are obviously great for integration into smaller listening spaces. They dig down all the way to 30Hz but to achieve a true <20Hz full range system sub-woofers can be positioned independently from the speakers to achieve a good linear bass response making this much easier to realize in such spaces. Have you experimented with this? What type of sub-woofer implementation/design would you recommend for a seamless blend with the speakers?
  

If you could answer any part of these questions it would be hugely appreciated!

Regards,
Joost

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by jdebonth

Andrew it is an absolute pleasure to have you here. I am really in-tune with your philosophy and approach to loudspeaker design, I own the CR1's which are truly a testament to your approach and proof that you are absolutely one of the best in the business! You can consider me a very happy customer!

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Regards,
Joost

A huge +1. Thank you Andrew. I love my CR-1's as well. They are amazing!

[eelii08]

Great questions Joost. Andrew i am very interested in questions 1 to 3 as well.

Thanks

[Portugal]

Having recently visited the Lisbon Audio Show I was able to chat with Andrew. It was a pleasure.

He was also delivering a great (very well prepared) presentation of his TAD system. To me the best system in show - which is relevant considering the fierce high quality competition.

It was my first contact with TAD's products and I must say - I'm really impressed with the overal sound quality and with the speakers look.