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Re: Harbeth Compact 7es versus ATC SCM 10 and 20

Posted by Busybusy (M) on September 17, 2001 at 14:49:02

In Reply to: Harbeth Compact 7es versus ATC SCM 10 and 20 posted by DkB on September 16, 2001 at 23:17:33:

Harbeth Compact 7es is NOT a 'studio monitor', it comes from the Hi Fi line. The studio monitor comparable to ATC is Monitor series (20 and 40).

Between Compact 7 vs. ATC, SCM20 will have lower distortion, less box sound (the weight is nearly doubled), typical ATC high quality midrange (ATC SCM20 is a 3-way 2 drivers, with a real dome midrange integrated in the woofer assembly). Again, not fair considering that Compact 7 targets home use, and SCM20 is for studio.

SCM10 is not recommended due to 80dB efficiency. Unless you have a 300W/Ch amp to your disposal. The sound quality is equivalent, but majority of amp cannot drive it adequately.

The Harbeth Monitor series are equivalent to ATC, but it will be a close call and personal preference. ATC is heavier, still, but Harbeth Monitor series are not easier to drive, actually having a difficult impedance drop. Dome midrange in ATC may have a nicer dispersion vs. the Harbeth Radial midrange.

It is also easier to get a good deal on used ATC, but not many used Harbeth monitors around.

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