juniper Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Just received some Tad 4002's, and I am wondering if anyone knows the exact thread of the 4002 adaptors, and the length of the bolt to mate them to, the K 402? Also, the 4002's came with what appears to be paper gaskets between the adaptor ends, that could use new ones maybe, one seems to be worn more than the other. Are there any resources for these gaskets or suitable replacements? Does anyone know the torque specs mating the Tad 4002's to the k 402? Thanks any help would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) 1/4-20 threads I'd snug up the nuts on the 1/4-20 studs, but not terribly tight. You're not trying to fix your plumbing The gaskets could be made from thick construction paper...cut to fit. If you've got thin stick-on cork - that would also work. Chris Edited December 15, 2015 by Chris A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 1/4-20 threads tadcatalog5xk7.jpg I'd snug up the nuts on the 1/4-20 studs, but not terribly tight. You're not trying to fix your plumbing The gaskets could be made from thick construction paper...cut to fit. If you've got thin stick-on cork - that would also work. Chris Thanks Chris! Do you recommend removing the old gaskets first, via razor blade scraping? Or just cut new ones out of paper and place right over the originals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I'd remove them if they're damaged or old enough to warrant using another gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? that's never happened before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 1/4-20 threads tadcatalog5xk7.jpg I'd snug up the nuts on the 1/4-20 studs, but not terribly tight. You're not trying to fix your plumbing The gaskets could be made from thick construction paper...cut to fit. If you've got thin stick-on cork - that would also work. Chris This is their entire tech info? for a driver that costs $3000 retail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? that's never happened before? Maybe before others tried new drivers? Just thinking out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? Using the K 69's right now and they sound very good using Roy's settings with the dx 38. Maybe Its the Panasonic saxr with this combo on the k69/402, but it sounds surprisingly good. A/Bed it against spectron amps twice, 2 different one's, and it is the clear winner by a large margin..... The reason for the Tads was all of good info I have received regarding this setup, and its been a joy to my ears, the Tads are the next piece in the puzzle. Edited December 15, 2015 by juniper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 OK, so you have a dx-38. Do you have Roy's TAD settings? Heck you can just key them in and your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? that's never happened before? What I meant was that these are over $3K new and can be had for $700 apiece on Ebay......that is a friggin landmark deal. I haven't seen such a good audio deal in years, if ever. That's how much of a difference I think they make. If these turn out to be in good shape..........which I have no reason to believe they will not be.........well then, confirmed lottery winner as far as I'm concerned. That is why I want to see curves with a mic 3ft. from the horn and pink noise. I know what mine look like. Basically, I'll go and buy a few pair if they are still there. They guy had 12 pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 The other issue is that they are pretty much unobtainable new. At least I don't know how to get them and would probably not pay the price anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 This is exciting seeing some used TADs make it onto K402s. Let us know how they sound? What are you using now on the horns and how do you EQ them? that's never happened before? What I meant was that these are over $3K new and can be had for $700 apiece on Ebay......that is a friggin landmark deal. I haven't seen such a good audio deal in years, if ever. That's how much of a difference I think they make. If these turn out to be in good shape..........which I have no reason to believe they will not be.........well then, confirmed lottery winner as far as I'm concerned. That is why I want to see curves with a mic 3ft. from the horn and pink noise. I know what mine look like. Basically, I'll go and buy a few pair if they are still there. They guy had 12 pair. I hope it is a good deal, if they work to specs, it will be.... we shall see!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Well? Have you tried them yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Well? Have you tried them yet? Nope, UPS took care of one of the frams..... They are soooo lame...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Well? Have you tried them yet? Nope, UPS took care of one of the frams..... They are soooo lame...... Please elaborate. One of the diaphragms is damaged? All the way down inside this driver, damaged by UPS? I'm curious cuz I got a set also from same seller. So even if they read OK with a meter I have to visually inspect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The other issue is that they are pretty much unobtainable new. At least I don't know how to get them and would probably not pay the price anyhow. I don't recall the model numbers but I think the 4001 and 4002 were both replaced by the 4003. I do however, reserve the right to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 If the diaphragm is broken/cracked, it's not going to be pretty. Those are 'spensive to replace....IF you can find them. I once saw them on Ebay. My (poor) recollection is they were about $800. I've never ever, seen them since. Be ginger.....be very ginger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Well? Have you tried them yet? Nope, UPS took care of one of the frams..... They are soooo lame...... Please elaborate. One of the diaphragms is damaged? All the way down inside this driver, damaged by UPS? I'm curious cuz I got a set also from same seller. So even if they read OK with a meter I have to visually inspect? Yes, all the way down in the belly of the driver.... must have been a "big hit" from UPS, Monty at THS, inspected it, and the fram was torn at the edge, a replacement is in the mail. They were packaged and labeled properly, but one of the CD's read open, so I sent it back.... sad to hear UPS trashed them.... rare frams as they are... You should be good to go if you are getting good readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 If the diaphragm is broken/cracked, it's not going to be pretty. Those are 'spensive to replace....IF you can find them. I once saw them on Ebay. My (poor) recollection is they were about $800. I've never ever, seen them since. Be ginger.....be very ginger. Hey Coytee! Thanks again for all the help! Good thing is, this gentleman has so many of these he is sending a new unit out, that is fairly closely matched to the other one that works WELL, from what I have heard....The micro detail of the BE, Tad combo is astounding, with the 402.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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