TAD ST3 Speaker Stands

TAD ST3 speaker stands are designed for TAD-ME1 speakers. The package contains two stands, with the assembly and mounting hardware for both. Each stand weighs 16 kg, so plan where the pair will go before you begin assembly.

A stand provides mechanical support for a speaker. When planning your system, consider the space needed for the stand, the dimensions of the speaker and the route its cables will take. Lay out the parts for both stands before starting. This lets you check the contents and assemble the pair in the area you have chosen.

Finding a place for the speakers

Each assembled stand is 376 mm wide and 460.2 mm deep. Allow for those dimensions when planning both speaker positions. Its height of 652 mm also helps you judge where a speaker placed on the stand will sit. These are the dimensions of the assembled stand, not the combined dimensions of the stand and speaker.

Choose each position with the full space occupied by the speaker and stand in mind, rather than looking only at the stand’s base. Leave yourself enough access to mount the speaker and connect its cables. If you are considering several positions, mark the proposed locations of both stands on the floor first. You can then check whether they will get in the way as people move around the room.

Arrange the speakers in relation to your listening position and the room layout. Before fastening them in place, check that each assembled stand fits where you intend to use it. The stand height alone does not tell you how high the top of the speaker or its drivers will be. You also need to account for the dimensions of the TAD-ME1 speaker.

Assembly and speaker mounting

The package includes separate sets of M6 screws for attaching the bases, top plates and speakers. Eight screws attach the bases to the columns, another eight attach the top plates to the columns, and four are for mounting the speakers. These quantities cover both stands.

Sort the screws by purpose before assembly. That makes it easier to keep the parts for each joint together and avoids choosing a screw solely because it is marked M6. Assemble a stand’s base and top plate before mounting its speaker.

Keep the parts for one stand together as you work. Before moving on to the second stand, check that you have used the screws intended for each connection. Set the speaker mounting screws aside until the stand is ready. Check the assembled stand’s position in its chosen location before placing the speaker on the top plate; moving it will be less convenient once the speaker is attached.

Spikes and contact with the floor

For the pair of stands, the package contains six long stand spikes and six short stand spikes. It also includes six spike pads and four height adjustment spikes. Consider where the pair will stand when choosing between the long and short spikes. The pads provide a separate surface beneath the spikes.

Once both stands are assembled, check how they sit in their planned positions. The height adjustment spikes are intended for correcting their position. No adjustment range is specified, so use the assembled stand dimensions when planning speaker height rather than assuming a particular amount of adjustment.

Look at the floor surface beneath each proposed position before choosing the long or short spikes. If you use the pads, plan their placement along with the stands. Make any height adjustment in the chosen position, then check the stand’s position again. The product information does not specify a particular adjustment procedure.

Choosing a finish

There are two finish variants: TAD-ST3-K is piano black, while TAD-ST3-S is titanium silver. You can choose a finish alongside the colours of your speakers and other equipment in the room. Both variants are the same stand model designed for TAD-ME1 speakers.

Check the full model number when ordering. Its final letter identifies the finish. The listing of two finishes does not mean that both are in stock at any given time.

Using the stands in different systems

For a stereo system, plan a place for both TAD-ME1 speakers and check that the cables can reach each chosen position. The stands serve the same purpose in a home cinema system: they support TAD-ME1 speakers. Position them according to the role those speakers have in your system. Where a room contains more equipment, leave access to each speaker.

The stand information does not specify audio connections or cable routing parts. Base your choice of cables and connectors on the requirements of your speakers and audio equipment. Whether you are planning a stereo, home cinema or larger equipment setup, check the complete signal path to the speakers and decide where the cables will run before settling on the stands’ final positions.

Technical specifications

FAQ

Are speaker mounting screws included?

Yes. The package includes four M6 screws for mounting the speakers. They are separate from the screws used to assemble the stands themselves.

What are the different spikes for?

The package includes long spikes, short spikes and spikes for height adjustment. Choose and fit them as you assemble the stands in their intended positions. The six pads are for use beneath the spikes.

Do the black and silver versions have different uses?

No. Both finish variants are designed for TAD-ME1 speakers. The model suffix identifies the colour: K denotes piano black and S denotes titanium silver.

Can this pair be used in a home cinema system?

Yes, if the system uses a pair of TAD-ME1 speakers. The stands have the same purpose whether the speakers are used in a stereo or home cinema system.

How much space should I allow before assembling the stands?

Allow for each stand’s 376 mm width and 460.2 mm depth. To plan the overall height, also account for the dimensions of the speaker you will place on it.