ATC SCM 11

Fine rhythmic drive ; Agile and precise ; Clean, neutral balance ; Subtle dynamics ; Hugely transparent

Nothing of note

Best standmounter £800-£1200, Awards 2015. Top class all-rounders whose subtlety and transparency remain untouched

Very high levels of detail ; Admirably neutral tonality ; Surprisingly extended in the bass ; Good imaging

Needs a powerful amp ; Ultimate loudness somewhat limited ; Accuracy can disappoint with heavily produced rock and pop

A very fine little speaker that's at its best with good, natural recordings where it adds little and reveals much

Versatile, balanced sound ; smooth and subtle with decent power and weight ; insightful vocals

The strength of the EB Acoustics EB2s

Best standmounter £700-£1500, Awards 2011. Get the rest of your system right and the ATCs will take you straight to the heart of the recording. What more can any Award winner give?

Versatile, balanced sound ; Smooth and subtle with fine power and weight ; Insightful, expressive vocals

Nothing of note

The new SCM11s are a drastic improvement over an already talented performance, and they have the good looks to match. ATC has raised the bar it set itself. This isn’t just a step up – it’s a running leap.

Very high levels of detail, Admirably neutral tonality, Surprisingly extended in the bass, Good imaging

Needs a powerful amp, Ultimate loudness somewhat limited, Accuracy can disappoint with heavily produced rock and pop

A very fine little speaker that's at its best with good, natural recordings where it adds little and reveals much

Incredible resolution, very solid bass, high power handling

Bit short on romance, needs plenty of power

The SCM11 is a typical ATC - heavily engineered, finely finished and straightforward to look at. It has a pro-style flat response that reveals rather more than most, especially at high frequencies, yet it's not bright and goes loud in a controlled...

Holografien og lydlandskapet får hårene til å reise seg, og timingen og dynamikken er helt rå. Dette er musikk!

Noe må ofres, og i dette tilfellet er det den dypeste bassen. Utseendet vil neppe tiltale interiørbevisste.