Technical Audio Devices Laboratories

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) is the only Japanese high-end audio manufacturer specializing in both audio components and speaker systems. Originally launched as a project by Pioneer Corporation in 1975 to develop professional speakers, TAD was spun off as an independent company in 2007. Based in Tokyo, Japan, TAD has maintained its philosophy for over 40 years, creating products that reproduce genuine sound without artificial coloration. Every TAD product is hand-assembled by certified artisans in Japan, with compression drivers requiring micron-level precision. President Jun Nagahata leads the company, which combines proprietary technologies with cutting-edge materials. TAD develops and markets premium amplifiers, disc players, and speaker systems, maintaining strict distribution through authorized dealers worldwide. Known for uncompromising craftsmanship, TAD strives to perfectly recreate pure live performance sound.