My friend has the same TAD speakers in a dedicated audio room that has built in acoustic treatment and they are revealing but not bright. The suggestions to approach the issue from that angle are probably going to be an essential part of the solution. While it is true that a sub doesn't "solve" the problem of an overly bright speaker, one's perception of system balance is affected by the addition of a sub. My Tidal Piano Ceras without subwoofers can sound too bright with some material. When the subs are turned on, the system balance seems natural on the same material. Lastly, a very low budget endeavor would be to try Grannyring's "Acoustic BBQ" Western Electric 10 gauge speaker cables. I know it might offend one's sensibilities to pair such inexpensive wire with expensive equipment but I found that wire to be just what I was needing to deal with excessive treble energy after replacing my amp. His description of the speaker wire in the Audiogon advertisement is not hype.
What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker?
I know the answer is get a speaker that isn't bright, but I've got a pair of TAD Evolution Ones that I like quite a bit except that the magnesium midrange and beryllium tweeter are just a little bright for me. I'm driving them with a D'Agostino Classic Stereo, which I needed to drive my old speakers but I don't need all that muscle for the TADs (89db sensitivity, 4 ohm impedance {doesn't drop below 4 ohms}) recommended power 50 to 250 watts.
I'd like to get an amp that does voices especially well. I know somebody posted recently that a subwoofer solved his brightness problem and I may look into that at some point. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
I'd like to get an amp that does voices especially well. I know somebody posted recently that a subwoofer solved his brightness problem and I may look into that at some point. Any and all suggestions are welcome.