New ATC SCM7 owner

[gusgranite]

So my requirements were:
Nearfield listening.
Infinite baffle so they can sit close to the rear wall (not so keen on front ported for no real justified reason).
Tough grilles to keep curious kid fingers away.
Genre agnostic - I like it eclectic
Well made with a good warranty (six years!)
Future proofed - as in holding their own when I get around to upgrading other components.


The new SCM7s fit all of the above but I also liked the fact that ATC make their drivers in-house. The new tweeter in the 7s goes up their chain of speakers.

Oh and I'm a Brit


I'll add a note about the sound once I've a had a few good sessions but first impressions are that I've made a good decision.


I'm driving them with a NAD 218 THX amp (230 wpc into 8 - they like their power) and a Luxman TP-117 pre. Room for improvement there I know but one step at a time...


Gus

 

[joeinid]

Congratulations Gus! Enjoy them in great health.

 

[Bones13]

Sounds like a fun Christmas break coming up. Sounds fun. Grats!

 

[Mike]

Very nice Gus. Congrats.

 

[jaxwired]

A great speaker! Nice choice!

 

[MDP]

Congrats Gus :congrats: Very nice speakers !

 

[gusgranite]

Thanks guys. Do I really have to go to work today??

 

[joeinid]

Absolutely not, I think you should call in to work sick. Tell them you have eye problems, you can't see coming to work.

 

[lag]

Congrats for your new speakers. I´m ATC distributor and found their products to be among the best. The SCM50´s are my personal choice and
gave me great results on presentations with them.

 

[CDLehner]

:thumbsup: Supposed to be very good. My Aerial dealer just started carrying them, and he is very enthusiastic!

 

[Paul]

Excellent brand speakers. The ATC SCM100 was one of the top 5 I ever heard. I'm sure you will enjoy your SCM7 as well.

 

[gusgranite]

Absolutely not, I think you should call in to work sick. Tell them you have eye problems, you can't see coming to work.

Haha - that's funny! My conscience got the better of me. I'm asking staff to come in over Christmas so it's only fair that I step up too.

 

[gusgranite]

Thanks for the responses. I'm getting the family involved in breaking them in. This morning it was the boys marching around the house to Ravel's Bolero. Good times.

 

[MDP]

Haha - that's funny! My conscience got the better of me. I'm asking staff to come in over Christmas so it's only fair that I step up too.

What a refreshing attitude !

I bet your employees like working for you.

 

[gusgranite]

What a refreshing attitude !

I bet your employees like working for you.

Thanks Mark. I'm just the IT Manager but I'm asking a lot of the team right now.

 

[joeinid]

Totally understand. I am working tonight and have to come in Christmas day. Hopefully it will not be a full day but you never know.

Haha - that's funny! My conscience got the better of me. I'm asking staff to come in over Christmas so it's only fair that I step up too.