i agree with yuenricky in that they are super, super difficult to drive. they, like maggies, open up with lots of *clean* power. the active models are the way to do ATC - not only is the the power supplied, but you get the benefit of an active crossover.
as for the high-extension being weak, i can't say i agree with him, but they *are* using a new tweeter which is better than the last one. perhaps he was more bothered by the previous tweeter. i wasn't, but the new one is clearly better.
if you do decide to go passive, though, you'll be happy. ATC makes what i believe to be the best speaker in the world.
as for the high-extension being weak, i can't say i agree with him, but they *are* using a new tweeter which is better than the last one. perhaps he was more bothered by the previous tweeter. i wasn't, but the new one is clearly better.
if you do decide to go passive, though, you'll be happy. ATC makes what i believe to be the best speaker in the world.