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Due to manufacturer terms this item is unavailable to purchase online, as it requires demonstration and in some cases, installation. Please contact us via the button below to discuss.

The giant-killing SCM40 from ATC are one of the most natural sounding hifi speakers available at any cost, and really must be heard.

All ATC speakers have hand built cabinets that are real wood veneered, and their drive units are manufactured in their own factory in the UK – the optimised motor assemblies incorporated into the drive units are colossal. The internationally renowned mid-range driver is exceptional. There is nothing like it at its’ price point. It is a traditional 3-way speaker and delivers excellent dynamic range. The tonal sound quality in our opinion is completely realistic.

These speakers are highly regarded as providing an organic and natural sound. We think the ATC range of SCM speakers are the closest you can get to being at a live gig. In fact, many well-known musicians and performers choose ATC for their homes and their studios. For a perusal of the ATC client list follow this link.

We recommend coming to our store for a demonstration in one of our listening rooms. We have room sizes that will cater for most. At the top of our page is a link for a virtual tour, have a look around.

Here is a link to the active version ATC SCM40A

Read our comparison review of the passive v active ATC SCM40 here

Read the What HiFi? review here

The ATC SCM40 speakers cabinets are a real wood veneer with four colour finish options. The SCM40’s  are offered in either cherry, black ash, satin black, and satin white.

What makes ATC speakers such an incredibly good sounding speaker?

First, the renowned mid-range driver is exceptional. There is nothing like it at its’ price point. It is a traditional 3-way speaker and delivers excellent dynamic range. The tonal sound quality in our opinion is completely realistic.

These speakers are highly regarded as providing an organic and natural sound. We think the ATC range of SCM speakers are the closest you can get to being at a live gig. In fact, many well-known musicians and performers choose ATC for their homes and their studios. For a perusal of the ATC client list follow this link.

We recommend coming to our store for a demonstration in one of our listening rooms. We have room sizes that will cater for most. At the top of our page is a link for a virtual tour, have a look around.

Do you already own a pair of  ATC SCM40 speakers? Are you considering upgrading your electronics?  Our range of ex-demonstration equipment is here.

ATC manufacture their own drivers and the cabinets are made in England.

Since the development of their mid and bass drivers they have further developed the tweeter beyond industry standards. The curved nature of the cabinet is not for design only purposes but because it reaps sonic benefits.

In particular the SCM40 is the best selling floor-standing speaker in the entry range. In terms of pound for pound value, you could not get a more sonically engaging and natural sounding speaker. Indeed it’s hard to argue that ATC are not at the very pinnacle of acoustical performance for loudspeaker technology.

If you have been looking to upgrade your speakers the SCM range of loudspeakers should be on your shortlist.

We have both the passive and active versions on demonstration so you are welcome to audition them for yourself or take them for a home demonstration. A link for the active version is HERE.

If you are unsure about the accolade we attribute to them please consider their impressive client list, it is quite something, see HERE.

ATC SCM40 Speaker Positioning: Most people will know that speaker positioning is very important on the active and passive 40’s, just like any other speaker. A point worth mentioning is that if one of your speakers is closer to a side wall it may pull the sound towards that wall. If your preamplifier has tone controls it usually has a balance control too, so you move the phantom centre back to a central position. Corners are not best suited to speakers but other aspects of the room may have a greater impact on sound. Do try various placements to get the very best sound quality from the ATC SCM40  speakers.

ATC SCM40 features:

  • New ATC designed and built dual suspension 25mm soft dome HF unit with precision alloy wave guide.
  • ATC Soft Dome mid-range driver.
  • ATC 164mm short coil bass driver.
  • All drive units incorporate massive optimised motor assemblies.
  • 6-year warranty.

 

ATC SCM 40 speaker specifications:

Included in the boxes: Speakers, Grills, Spikes, Manual

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohm

Sensitivity: 85dB @ 1W @ 1metre

Frequency Response (-6dB): 48Hz-22kHz

Matched Response: ±0.5dB

Dispersion: ±80° Coherent Horizontal, ±10° Coherent Vertical

Crossover Frequencies: 380Hz & 3.5kHz

Max SPL: 112dB

Recommended Power Amplifier: 75 to 300 Watts

Drivers: HF ATC 25mm Neodymium, Mid 75mm ATC Soft Dome, LF ATC 164mm SC

Connectors: Binding Posts/4mm Plugs, tri-wire

Dimensions (HxWxD): 980 x 370 x 305mm / 38.58 x 14.56 x 12.01″ (inc. foot plinth, spikes add 25mm to height, grill adds 34mm to depth)

Weight: 31kg

Spikes: 4 per cabinet, M8 x 1.25mm

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