De Test Setup
Contents
These are studio monitors, so we test the ATCs in the studio in Leiden where we have a wide range of connection options:
- Weiss DAC2
- EarMen ST-Amp
- Mutec MC3+ USB reclocker
- Universal Audio Apollo 8xp multichannel AD-DA converter
- Dangerous Music monitor controller ST
- Grimm TPR XLR cables
- Atacama monitor stand
We can compare them with the following monitors:
- PSI Audio Active 14M
- Quested 3110
- Tannoy SGM Gold
ATC SCM 20A Pro. You wrote under Cons:
“Everything is audible
Poorly mixed tracks are mercilessly exposed”
Aren’t those the point for a Pro studio speaker?
Yes, you are right that this is the point to pro monitor speakers.
Nevertheless, you would be surprised how many of these speakers perform differently compared to the ACM20A.
We have reviewed quite some professional monitors, please read these and this review. The list of pros and cons does not cover the full story.
Happy reading!