R732 400,00
The TD3.2 sits in the middle of Raidho’s TD series, replacing the earlier D3.1 and slotting in as a true 3-way floorstander built around the same new-generation drivers found in the range-topping TD3.8. A quick note on sourcing: unlike the TD1.2, TD2.2, and TD3.8, which have all received dedicated, in-depth reviews from outlets like The Absolute Sound and Stereophile, the TD3.2 doesn’t yet have the same volume of independent editorial coverage. This review leans on Raidho’s own technical materials and dealer documentation, along with what’s known about the shared engineering across the TD series from reviews of its closely related siblings.
The TD3.2 is a true 3-way design using Raidho’s upgraded TD ribbon tweeter alongside the 5-inch midrange driver also found in the flagship TD3.8, plus dedicated bass drivers to round out the low end. A notable engineering detail: the midrange driver is housed in its own separate internal cabinet, isolated from the bass section — Raidho specifically credits this layout with delivering meaningfully more transparency and detail in the critical midrange band, an approach shared with the acclaimed 2.5-way TD2.2 below it in the range.
Like the rest of the TD series, the driver technology is built around Raidho’s proprietary tantalum-and-diamond diaphragm process, where layers of aluminum, ceramic, and tantalum are topped with a microns-thin deposit of artificial diamond, applied via a specialized process the company says fixates atoms directly to the membrane using argon gas and high-speed particle bombardment. The goal, as with the rest of the TD lineup, is zero coloration paired with genuinely fast, dynamic driver behavior. A distinctive practical touch: rather than resting on conventional spikes, the TD3.2’s feet decouple the cabinet from the floor using ceramic balls, aimed at isolating the speaker from external vibration without the room-marking downsides of spikes.
While the TD3.2 hasn’t been the subject of its own dedicated long-form review at the time of writing, its closely related siblings offer a strong indication of what to expect. The Absolute Sound’s reviewer, covering the smaller TD1.2 and TD2.2, described the TD-series house sound as lively, dynamic, and revealing, with expansive soundstaging and a swinging, beguiling character that made him want more bass extension — precisely the kind of step up a 3-way design like the TD3.2 is built to deliver. Stereophile’s review of the range-topping TD3.8 (which shares the TD3.2’s midrange driver and tweeter technology) described a fast, cohesive, and genuinely engaging presentation, with excellent resolution of transient detail and reverb decay.
Raidho’s own description of the TD3.2 emphasizes a huge soundstage with authentic, organic sound, and real-life dynamics true to the artist’s original intent — language consistent with the character independent reviewers have praised in the rest of the range. As with other Raidho TD speakers, expect a demanding but rewarding load: the series broadly requires serious, current-capable amplification to fully open up, a point echoed by owners and enthusiasts across the Raidho community.
Specifications for the broader TD line show a bass-reflex 3-way design (this general format also seen in comparable siblings) with sensitivity around 88dB, a nominal 6-ohm impedance, and a recommended amplifier power range of roughly 25-150W — genuinely amplifier-friendly on paper, though Raidho owners generally recommend erring toward the higher end of that range for best results. The ceramic-ball decoupling feet are a shared design touch across the TD series, simplifying setup compared to traditional spiked footers.
Positioned below the TD3.8 and TD4-series models but above the smaller TD1.2 and TD2.2, the TD3.2 occupies a meaningful middle ground in Raidho’s lineup — bringing flagship-level driver technology (the same midrange driver and tweeter used in the $103,000+ TD3.8) into a comparatively more attainable 3-way floorstander, even if it remains a genuine high-end investment by any conventional measure.
Pros: Shares flagship-level ribbon tweeter and midrange driver technology with the pricier TD3.8; isolated midrange cabinet for added transparency; distinctive ceramic-ball decoupling feet; relatively amplifier-friendly sensitivity and impedance on paper; strong pedigree from a highly regarded, award-winning TD series.
Cons: Limited independent, dedicated editorial review coverage compared to its TD1.2, TD2.2, and TD3.8 siblings, making it harder to verify real-world performance against Raidho’s own claims; like the rest of the series, genuinely rewards a serious, current-capable amplifier; still a substantial high-end investment.
Bottom line: The TD3.2 brings much of what’s made Raidho’s TD series so highly regarded — exotic diamond-coated drivers, a genuinely engineered ribbon tweeter, and an isolated midrange enclosure — into a 3-way floorstander positioned as a sensible step up from the smaller TD models. Based on the character consistently praised in its closely related siblings, it’s a speaker well worth an in-person audition for anyone shopping in this segment.
R732 400,00
R732 400,00
