ATC SCM40 Floorstanding Passive Speakers (Pair)

Three-way passive floorstanding speakers with legendary ATC midrange performance.
Sale price$7,999

Color: Black Ash

Description

The ATC SCM40 Floorstanding Passive Speakers (Pair) represent the perfect introduction to ATC's acclaimed three-way floorstanding loudspeaker range. Handcrafted in England, the SCM40 combines decades of professional monitor expertise with meticulous engineering to deliver an exceptionally natural and engaging listening experience for discerning music lovers.

At the heart of the SCM40 is ATC's legendary 75mm soft dome midrange driver—a design widely respected for its ability to reproduce vocals and instruments with extraordinary transparency, tonal accuracy, and realism. Working seamlessly alongside ATC's 25mm Neodymium soft dome tweeter and proprietary 164mm short-coil bass driver, the dedicated three-way architecture ensures every part of the frequency spectrum is reproduced with remarkable precision and control.

Rather than emphasizing exaggerated bass or artificial warmth, the SCM40 is engineered to preserve the integrity of the original recording. Its carefully tuned bass reflex enclosure provides impressive low-frequency extension while maintaining excellent speed, articulation, and control. The result is a loudspeaker capable of revealing subtle musical detail, expansive soundstaging, and effortless dynamics across every genre—from intimate acoustic performances to large-scale orchestral works and powerful contemporary recordings.

The SCM40's flat impedance curve makes it an easy partner for high-quality amplifiers, allowing listeners to realize its full performance potential without difficult amplifier matching. Whether used in a dedicated listening room or a premium two-channel HiFi system, the SCM40 delivers the balance, accuracy, and musical involvement that have defined ATC loudspeakers for more than four decades.

For audiophiles seeking a floorstanding loudspeaker that places musical truth ahead of coloration, the ATC SCM40 offers an exceptional combination of British craftsmanship, engineering excellence, and long-term listening satisfaction.

Key Features

  • Passive three-way floorstanding speakers sold as a pair
  • Handcrafted in England
  • ATC 25mm Neodymium soft dome high-frequency driver
  • Legendary ATC 75mm soft dome midrange driver
  • ATC 164mm short-coil bass driver
  • Three-way bass reflex cabinet design
  • Massive optimized motor assemblies for all drive units
  • Flat impedance curve for easy amplifier matching
  • Matched response: ±0.5dB
  • Frequency Response (-6dB): 48Hz–22kHz
  • Dispersion: ±80° coherent horizontal, ±10° coherent vertical
  • Sensitivity: 85dB @ 1W @ 1 metre
  • Maximum SPL: 112dB
  • Recommended amplifier power: 75–300 Watts
  • Nominal impedance: 8 Ohms
  • Crossover frequencies: 380Hz & 3.5kHz
  • Connectors: Binding posts / 4mm plugs (Tri-wire)
  • Veneered Finish Options: Cherry, Black Ash
  • Painted Finish Options: Satin Black, Satin White
  • 6-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Specifications

Drivers HF ATC 25mm Neodymium, Mid 75mm ATC Soft Dome, LF ATC 164mm SC
Matched Response ±0.5dB
Frequency Response (-6dB) 48Hz – 22kHz
Dispersion ±80° Coherent Horizontal, ±10° Coherent Vertical
Sensitivity 85dB @ 1W @ 1 metre
Max SPL 112dB
Recommended Power Amplifier 75 to 300 Watts
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohm
Crossover Frequencies 380Hz & 3.5kHz
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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