ATC SCM50, NEXT LEVEL Active Speakers!

The Audiophiliac lends an ear to the ATC SCM50 tri-amped speaker and likes what he hears.

0:00 The Audiophiliac gets active...
1:13 It's a tri-amp-ed design
2:06 No DSP!
5:12 Check out the drivers!
7:39 The Specs
11:52 The Music
16:22 SCM50 vs Pure Audio Project!
18:42 So Steve, what do you really think?
20:43 Audiophiliac Viewer System of the Day!
22:00 Outro

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[paulriordan]

The other great thing about ATC is the on-going support for their products. My ATC50ASL were bought before ATC made their own tweeters but they offered upgrades to existing customers - so I had my 50ASL and my 20-2As upgraded at the factory (they ever collected and delivered the speakers, fortunately I live fairly near the factory here in the UK). There are very few companies out there that provide this kind of support. I recognise that many people think these speakers are expensive but I think if you compare to other speakers on the market they are pretty well priced. This is especially true of the active versions, try finding an equivalent quality set of power amps for the same price as the difference between passive and active and I think you will really struggle.

[Romulus]

Many thanks for reviewing at last the ATC SCM 50 active speakers. The ATC SCM40A active speakers is for many audiophiles the end system, it costs a lot less than the SCM50 and I think many subscribers to your channel will be interested...

[hamidrezahabibi]

ATC and PMC have always been on the top of my list. Magnificent British 🇬🇧🫡🇬🇧 📢 Loudspeaker Manufacturers.

[bhupendraparekh]

These are legendary speakers, its probably the only speaker you'll ever need, but wheres the fun in that.

[mevdinc]

I'm so pleased to see you finally review the ATC speakers.
Well done for doing such a great job of describing the sound and highlighting the strengths of the ATC speakers. As an ATC user of over 25 years, I fully agree with your findings. In fact, the SCM50 actives were the favourites of the late Billy Woodman, the designer behind these wonderful speakers. RIP.
Thank you for creating and sharing quality content.

[wouterkolkman]

Glad you finally got round to reviewing these speakers. I am still the proud owner of their anniversary Tower edition with discrete components since 2010 - with now the latest tweeters. Amazing speakers - they travelled the world with me when I lived in Kazakhstan for 4 years followed by 4 years China and now back in the U.K.

[kenbianucci]

Awesome to see you finally review these spectacular speakers. I spent nearly a decade demoing speakers all around the West Coast trying to find an "audiophile" level of speaker to invest in and never quite found the sound I was looking for. Two years ago, in a happenstance meeting, I had a client with the larger SCM 150 towers driven by the Dragon amp and I was blown away, not just the beauty but the soundstage was insane. These were way too big for my listening room but some research and I found the SCM50 PSLT in cherry less than fifty miles from my house. Nearly two years of ownership and the ability to listen to these all night, every night is impressive enough, these speakers are worth every penny. Far too many of the other brands I demoed had some areas that stood out as good always had something that lacked and never quite captured my fancy and for me that was making the music I listen to sound like it was being played for me in real time. The other thing that stood out to me when deciding to spend nearly twenty-grand on a pair of speakers is how perfectly each driver blends into the next so you never have one standing out above the mix which produces this very smooth and easy to listen to soundstage. One of very few items I own that I still say was worth every penny spent.

[peterlarkin]

One of the reasons bands use ATC's for work and play is the big industrial grade dome mid - nothing makes distorted guitar sound better .

[bigblueocean]

Happy new glasses Steve. Looking good. 👍

[PerfDayToday]

Nice review Steve. I’ve owned my active 50 towers for over 17 years.

[rogersharpe]

A wonderful review Steve. You covered all the information about these speakers so well, I was so impressed with your presentation. The SCM50A is a remarkable loudspeaker, and thoroughly deserves its standing in hi fi circles.

[ranelime]

ATC SCM40 passive is probably where you want to go for your next ATC review, Steve. I had all the entry level passive ones and this one is real special

[thomassheldon]

I own the ATC SCM 40A speakers which I am quite satisfied with. As a classical musician I was struck that the mating of the midrange to the woofer is better than on the 50's. Especially a cello is seamless along it's frequency where the bigger woofers seem to have a different tamber. I added an REL subwoofer. I would suggest you review a pair of 40A's and would be very interested in your thoughts.

[bw]

Hi Steve, I've always loved the content and honestt opinion of components reviewed on your channel. I'm aware from the past that you were not a fan of active speakers, in general. Therefore it's good to see how much you enjoyed the ATC SCM50. As a Brit, I'm proud to see a good review of a product from a home based company. I own a pair of the SCM40A. I aspire to one day owning the SCM50.

[leehutchings]

Great to at last hear you review an ATC speaker Steve. I’ve got the smallest ATCs, the SCM 7. Coupled with a subwoofer the sound absolutely sensational in my relatively small listening room. I’m sure which ever ATC model you review next you’ll be really impressed. All of their speakers are awesome

[xxhjxbb]

Just heard a pair of ATC 2-way speakers over a friend's house. Very impressive mid-range, full and accurate, with great resolution. He mates it with two 12-inch sub-woofers.

[genkifd]

I loved the ATC 100 and 150 Actives. almost purchased them a few year back. their mid range imo is so magical.

[attrktmarketing]

These are exquisite. ATC do something very special around the mid range.

[TonyMartello]

Ok, as an ATC owner I've been patiently waiting for years for one of you big reviewers to finally review some ATC speakers. The review was pretty much what I expected and I'm so glad you mentioned (15.20) that the ATC's are never bright when played super loud. Thats the difference between them and the Willsons or top-of-the-line Sonus fabers etc, theres just no harsh brightness up loud.
The big recording studio's in NY and England (including Abbey rd) use ATC's, even the Sydney opera house use them.
I've had a long hifi journey and I've listened to most of the best speakers in the world at hifi shows and I must admit, I think I'm an ATC man from here on out.
Great review, thanks!

[deanfisher]

My Brother has these …..just got them upgraded by ATC, which is a wonderful service. When one considers that there are no amps to purchase and thousands invested in speaker connects…..it is very competitive, as the sound is fantastic. Great review and enjoyed your excellent review. Btw Dan has had them for over a decade with no issues.