Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5

If you go to RMAF you'll probably be able to hear many of these options.
Jax2 (Reviews | Threads | Answers)

I agree. There's no shortcut to shopping for speakers like these being discussed. If you have the time frame to wait until October, it's extremely beneficial to attend RMAF with a short list of speaker candidates. It seems like an expensive hassle (at least it did to me), but I promise you it's worthwhile.

Multiple subs, as in the four in his Swarm Bass System, tends to blend better and be a smoother integration...
Jax2 (Reviews | Threads | Answers)

I understand that point. To be more specific, I was addressing Clio09's comments regarding floor space and the Jazz Modules. The Planetarium Betas don't appear to take up more floor space due to their built-in subs. It wasn't clear to me from Clio09's comments if he was aware of the built-in subwoofer model, or if perhaps he was aware and he had a reason that they weren't a suitable alternative to the Jazz Module.

Tvad, that's an interesting point about the Horning's bass, and I am going to RMAF. I'll ask Jeff with High Water if he plans to bring them.

Duke's Planetarium model w/built-in subs looks intriguing, and he could use that price point. Not sure if he'll have them at RMAF since it's a prototype that he may not add to his line.

The CAR speakers also use the TAD drivers. Is the problem with the 1101 driver or with the TAD line?

Tvad, I was mistakenly thinking of the other speakers in the Planetarium series that required the Swarm sub system. Now that I have referenced the link I see the speakers you referenced were originally a one off made as a special order for a customer, but are now part of the product line.

Since I've never heard them I can't comment. The down firing subs seem like an interesting idea overall and a more than suitable alternative to the Swarm. Personally, I have an aversion to subs, not just due to space constraints but I don't place a heavy emphasis on deep bass. Having originally been a long time Spendor user the mid-range is what attracts me to a speaker. In the Jazz Module case the 32hz rating and adjustable bass port provides enough bass for me.

So if he can't get the TAD-1101 drivers does that mean the Jazz and Dreammaker will be discontinued?

Good question and I really don't know the answer. At one time I believe Duke told me he had enough of the drivers left to make a few pair of the Dream Makers. It's not so much that the drivers are not available, its more a matter of the high minimum order one has to place to acquire them from TAD (Pioneer).