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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 50.9 in · 1 in = 11.00 px
TAD Reference One TXvsJBL DD67000
The TAD Reference One TX stands 129.3 cm tall — about 18.4 cm more than the JBL DD67000 at 110.9 cm. On footprint the JBL DD67000 is the wider cabinet (95.2 cm versus 55.4 cm). At 96 dB against 90 dB, the JBL DD67000 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Reference One TX reaches deeper in the bass, down to 21 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the TAD Reference One TX and a 380 mm cone on the JBL DD67000. On price, the TAD Reference One TX sits higher — about $160,000 a pair against $75,000 for the JBL DD67000.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | JBL |
| Model | Reference One TX | DD67000 |
| HiFi ladder position | #234 of 281 floorstander | #144 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 50.9 in | 43.7 in |
| Width | 21.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Depth | 27.5 in | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 330.7 lb | 313.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 9.8 in woofer (aramid), 1× 6.3 in midrange (beryllium), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (beryllium) | 2× 15 in woofer (Three-layer pure-pulp sandwich/foam-core cone), 1× 3.9 in tweeter (Pure-beryllium compression driver), 1× 1 in super-tweeter (Pure-beryllium compression driver) |
| Frequency — low | 21 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 96 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $160,000 / pair | $75,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ | jbl.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.