ATC Entry Series Loudspeakers

The ATC fundamentals, distilled into compact reference designs

ATC Entry Series Range Introduction

The ATC Entry Series loudspeakers represent the most accessible way into the world of ATC — without stepping away from the brand’s uncompromising engineering principles.

ATC does not design “entry-level” products in the traditional sense. Instead, the Entry Series consists of the most compact models in the ATC catalogue, built to the same standards and philosophy as their larger studio and home reference loudspeakers.

At Authentic High End, we consider the Entry Series a foundation range: honest, scalable and musically revealing.

What Defines the ATC Entry Series

While ATC does not formally label its ranges with marketing descriptions, the Entry Series can be clearly identified by shared, verifiable characteristics:

Compact Loudspeaker Designs

• Standmount and compact cabinet formats

• Designed for small to medium-sized listening rooms

• Focus on control, clarity and balance rather than sheer output

ATC In-House Drive Units

All Entry Series models use:

• ATC-designed and manufactured drive units

• Low-distortion motor systems

• Linear, controlled behaviour across the operating range

This ensures tonal consistency and accuracy across the ATC lineup.

Passive and Active Variants

Depending on the model, ATC offers:

• Passive versions (requiring an external amplifier)

• Active versions (with ATC amplification built into the loudspeaker)

This allows listeners to choose between system flexibility or a fully optimised, amplifier-speaker solution.

Models in the ATC Entry Series

The ATC Entry Series currently includes the following loudspeakers, all of which are part of ATC’s compact home hi-fi range and form the natural starting point for individual product pages:

ATC SCM7

• Compact two-way standmount loudspeaker

• Available in passive and active versions

• Designed for smaller rooms and nearfield to mid-field listening

ATC SCM11

• Larger standmount loudspeaker with increased scale and bass authority

• Available in passive and active versions

• A popular choice for listeners wanting more presence without moving to floorstanders

ATC SCM19

• Large standmount / compact monitor design

• Available in passive and active versions

• Bridges the gap between compact speakers and the larger Classic Series models

These models share the same ATC design discipline and differ primarily in cabinet size, bass extension and output capability — not in philosophy.

Listening Character

Across the Entry Series, listeners can expect:

• exceptional midrange clarity

• controlled, articulate bass relative to cabinet size

• stable stereo imaging

• dynamics that feel natural rather than exaggerated

ATC speakers do not mask poor recordings, but they reward good ones with clarity and emotional honesty.

Position Within the ATC Range

The Entry Series sits:

• below the Classic Series, which introduces larger enclosures and ATC’s iconic soft-dome midrange

• below the Tower Series, which delivers full-range scale and authority

However, the Entry Series already delivers the unmistakable ATC sound signature, making it a logical and satisfying starting point.

Why We Recommend the ATC Entry Series

We recommend the Entry Series because it proves that:

accuracy and musical engagement do not require large cabinets or inflated voicing.

These loudspeakers:

• scale exceptionally well with better electronics

• remain neutral and controlled over long listening sessions

• integrate easily into serious, space-conscious systems

They are often the first — and sometimes the last — ATC speakers our clients need.