Active vs passive-- keep in mind that the amp inside the speaker will probably not last that long. If you want to potentially keep your speakers for decades, then I would go with passive. I'm not saying that the internal amp will die in a decade, but why take the chance? How long is the warranty on the ATC actives? This is not a comment on the sound of the ATC's. This is just a comment from someone who owned a sub-- a $2,500 sub-- that died after a decade due to the internal amp dying. Class D amps are notoriously difficult to repair. I'm guessing that most active speakers have Class D amps inside them. Anyway, just my 2 cents. If anyone can counter what I'm saying here, I'm all ears. BTW the manufacturer quoted me a price to fix the sub that was about 75% of what I paid for it. So I passed on that.
ATC active vs. passive
Recently had a chance to hear ATC SCM 40 and was very impressed with exceptional midrange, top end detail, accuracy and near perfect timbre.
Would like to get a bigger ATC but nowhere to audition in the Northeast.
What can I expect from a bigger ATC SCM50 and up.
Active vs. passive ? I have good amplification, Push pull 100W amp and SET 50w.