2. speakers
  3. 191024-123864

ATC SCM50 (passive) v. Devore O/93

I am seriously considering purchasing either ATC SCM50 (passive) or the Devore O/93.  Any thoughts on one over the other?  This is for a new system in a downstairs room that will open to the outside.  Room itself is about 15 x20.  This is first step in building system.  Will make amp purchase based on which speaker I buy.  I realize the sensitivity differences and will make sure to have adequate power for either.  Also, I will be buying used and price differnce is not as great as retail price difference.  So all things being equaly, which to grab.  Lot of rock music likely to be played on this system.  Thanks.  

bandrews
audiotroy's avatar
audiotroy
3,771 posts
 

ATCplays louder, greater bass, less efficient, greater transparency,

 

devores richer mid-range softer treble greater efficiency

 

 

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

 

Atc dealers

bandrews OP
1 posts
 

Thanks for the replies and I know they are very different.  

dweller's avatar
dweller
3,780 posts
 

Be sure to try on short wall VS long wall. Can make a big difference. 

Post removed 
dynamiclinearity
256 posts
 

If you pick the ATC50, I advise you to go for the active version, especially since you said you're also getting an amp. The active ATC 50 is noticeably better than the already fine passive version and you'll probably save money.

For what it's worth Gordon Holt, the founder of Stereophile purchased the active ATC 50 speaker as his last speaker choice. He told me that the active ATC 50 made the many live recordings he did sound more like the actual performance than any other speaker he ever heard.

More to discover