TAD on the cheap?

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I came accross a compelling purchase offer on the Pioneer/TAD S-2EX. Considered by a dealer that sells both to be within 90% of the TAD CR-1. im about the pull the trigger based on the very positive impression i have of the CR-1, i have zero experience with the S-2EX. Anyone heard one?
 

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JackD201

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The little boy in me is laughing at how the site software abbreviated Kal's link above. LOL.
 

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Nice looking speakers! If they get up to 90% of the CR1's they must surely be one of the best value offerings in hifi.

 

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I came accross a compelling purchase offer on the Pioneer/TAD S-2EX. Considered by a dealer that sells both to be within 90% of the TAD CR-1. im about the pull the trigger based on the very positive impression i have of the CR-1, i have zero experience with the S-2EX. Anyone heard one?

I got the same reaction when I read the Ad Rob, but I have no actual need for another pair right now - sounds tempting thou... what`s the asking price now?
 

puroagave

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I got the same reaction when I read the Ad Rob, but I have no actual need for another pair right now - sounds tempting thou... what`s the asking price now?

list is 8700 w/ stands. these have been discontinued and being offered for 5000 w/ stands. they're heavy and shipped on a pallet, frieght within the Us is almost 300. im gonna do it.
 

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The little boy in me is laughing at how the site software abbreviated Kal's link above. LOL.

..and that's why I opt for carpeting...
 

puroagave

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i found a pair of s-1ex's in LA im going to inspect and listen too. i've received a pm and an email with varying things to say from poor workmanship to being power hungry. im not in a big hurry, we'll see.
 

puroagave

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Let us know Rob, they look promising! Congrats!

i demoed the s-1ex and they were spectacular, not the s-2ex i was thinking of getting but similar i would imagine w/o actually hearing both side by side.

i went the other way and acquired the joseph audio pulsars. i tenatively have a mmmicroones on order but who knows when those will show. i've got a thing for small monitors and big 'stats and the pulsars are the best all-rounder for a mini monitor, that ive heard.
 

flez007

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So you are listening a new set of speakers? The Pulsars are great from what I have read about them...
 

puroagave

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ill have them in a week or so, ill post a vid when they're up and running. what camera did you use? im in the market for an hd digicam with a good mic.
 

flez007

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If you are refering to my videonshot I posted somewhere else, I used my iPhone 4S :)
 

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list is 8700 w/ stands. these have been discontinued and being offered for 5000 w/ stands. they're heavy and shipped on a pallet, frieght within the Us is almost 300. im gonna do it.

I am getting these guys. Going from EA MM1. Did you ever get them and if so what say you?
 

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