ATC speakers / Monitors

[Purité Audio]

Since the are quadratic some people had custom made wood frames for their Klein + Hummel / Neumann monitors, here for example 3x K+H O500C(!):

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Source of photo: https://www.hifi-forum.de/viewthread-8-7523-3.html#113

Told you, makes all the difference, PJ ask Genelec if they can do something in smoked oak.
Keith

 

[Liya]

I'm not sure that the Genelecs and Neumanns are less sexy View attachment 351679View attachment 351680View attachment 351681

It looks like with the Genelecs you have to bend the entire room decor to accomodate the speakers.

 

[goat76]

It looks like with the Genelecs you have to bend the entire room decor to accomodate the speakers.

I find it a little bit odd that a person with that type of playback gear would go for a pair of Genelecs, I think some Harbeth speakers would have melted in better with that style.

 

[YSC]

I find it a little bit odd that a person with that type of playback gear would go for a pair of Genelecs, I think some Harbeth speakers would have melted in better with that style.

the gears are likely just acquired throughout the years, the stands judging by the size could have been taken by some other speakers, but then for some reason he found the Genelecs better and replaced them could be the reason why it ends l ike as is, who knows unless one is the user, orr it can even be a very well setup demo room from a who knows where dealer

 

[Liya]

the gears are likely just acquired throughout the years, the stands judging by the size could have been taken by some other speakers, but then for some reason he found the Genelecs better and replaced them could be the reason why it ends l ike as is, who knows unless one is the user, orr it can even be a very well setup demo room from a who knows where dealer

I think that these are side tables, not speaker stands.
When I was looking for some stands for the 8030C I ended up looking at side tables.
The Genelec Triol stands (for smaller models) are £1300 a pair and not that great looking.

 

[Liya]

I find it a little bit odd that a person with that type of playback gear would go for a pair of Genelecs, I think some Harbeth speakers would have melted in better with that style.

Especially when you notice some isolation platforms under each component. What about isolation platforms for the in-built amps?
Highly inconsistent setup.

 

[Pearljam5000]

 

[dfuller]

That's the home version the SCM 50A Pro is a little cheaper at $17,500

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ATC Loudspeakers SCM50A Pro 3-Way Active Monitor - Pair

Three-way mid-field monitor for music/film that combines groundbreaking driver technology and cutting-edge amplifiers to deliver world-class performance

vintageking.com

And, on a technical level, actually slightly superior... The rounded edges are generally an improvement over the stair step on the domestic line.

Especially when you notice some isolation platforms under each component. What about isolation platforms for the in-built amps?
Highly inconsistent setup.

Makes sense with tape and vinyl, they are more sensitive to external vibrations (especially vinyl).

 

[Berlin]

All of his reviews are the same so they do not provide any meaningful information...

 

[boxerfan88]

Why is the SCM50A worth almost double the price of KH420 and 8361?

Because it’s ATC.

 

[Chrise36]

Wharfedale ex designer about the ''BBC dip" https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...iamond-12-1-review-speaker.26780/post-1896450

 

[dfuller]

Wharfedale ex designer about the ''BBC dip" https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...iamond-12-1-review-speaker.26780/post-1896450

Yes, it's (in theory) to counteract the off axis flare around the crossover when you don't have any dispersion control on the tweeter. More of an issue on 2 ways than 3 ways.

 

[Chrise36]

Yes, it's (in theory) to counteract the off axis flare around the crossover when you don't have any dispersion control on the tweeter. More of an issue on 2 ways than 3 ways.

Two things to discuss:
1.Flat fr sounds harsh and forward in most cases
2. Pink noise sounds flatter with the BBC dip

 

[YSC]

Two things to discuss:
1.Flat fr sounds harsh and forward in most cases
2. Pink noise sounds flatter with the BBC dip

that's when directivity error is prominant.. but still seems off topic in an ATC thread?

 

[DSJR]

Why is the SCM50A worth almost double the price of KH420 and 8361?

My take? Now tiny firm needing to survive, coupled with a lucrative far eastern market more interested in wood veneers and a healthy price tag than outright performance. Company is now run by Billy's son I believe, who was I'm told, a lawyer

 

[dfuller]

My take? Now tiny firm needing to survive, coupled with a lucrative far eastern market more interested in wood veneers and a healthy price tag than outright performance. Company is now run by Billy's son I believe, who was I'm told, a lawyer

ATC's pro market is massive at this point. They literally can't make SCM25s fast enough.

 

[DSJR]

I find it a little bit odd that a person with that type of playback gear would go for a pair of Genelecs, I think some Harbeth speakers would have melted in better with that style.

Not sure, as the looser Harbeth bass wouldn't really go with the vinyl source...

 

[DSJR]

ATC's pro market is massive at this point. They literally can't make SCM25s fast enough.

Haven't they introduced a new version, slightly taller and with their own tweeter?

 

[DSJR]

So, he's finally made his way to the late 1980's!!!

I still love 'em in active form (passives aren't too wonderful), but I have no qualms about how much better (value and maybe performance too) more modern offerings can be..

 

[Pearljam5000]

Haven't they introduced a new version, slightly taller and with their own tweeter?

Yes