ATC or Audio Note (2-way)

I believe AN has the most transparent crossover components (which are available for DIY), seasoning-to-taste not withstanding...no way a company like ATC which mass produces parts is going to have something better. If you've ever done xover or internal cabling mods, you know that drivers of every brand don't come close to unleashing their potential. I mean, having the crossovers in the cabinets alone is a huge bottleneck, if you’ve heard the before and after with something like that.

But yeah, I am very curious about the drivers with these two brands..

Very different? I've heard ATC but not AN. (I've used a lot of AN components in various DIY, though).

Thought both were very mid-centric?

@gregm 

yes, upgrading vintage Japanese speakers is on my list! Seen Kendrick Sound's channel on YT? Does crossover and tweeter upgrades. I also want to get into old Tannoys. Seems getting out and finding things to listen to is the hard part.

Thanks for responses.

Re:modding..I’ve done extensive modding and very familiar with AN parts in particular...having talked a bunch with the Qvortrup’s who were impressed with some of my ideas. You can easily take the lower end gear if you know what you are doing, and implement a few of their higher end components to taste. Its a very flexible line.

For example, this blogger :

https://audio-at-home.com/audio-note-ax-two-stand-mount-loudspeakers

Guess I need to get to an AN dealer to hear the speakers, but they are very far from me.

I looked at some ATC xovers.. they do have custom caps and inductors. Well, who knows!