I think you'll find that midrange tough to match if it pushes your buttons. I'd stick with ATC if I were you as there's probably a good chance for disappointment with other brands especially in the midrange. From the reviews I've read it seems like the changes they've made to their speakers over the years have been pretty significant improvements across the board, so you may end up being even happier in the end. Best of luck.
Quad ESL 57 Midrange in a Box - New ATCs?
As you can see in my system link, I have used ATC SCM7's on my desktop, now for nearly 10 years.
From time to time, I have thought I should write a review of these speakers, as they would certainly be on a very short list of favorite components since about 1980.
They have magical midrange, detail and "transparency" yet somehow never bother me, and never sound fatiguing. They can play loudly, but are not very efficient. That's OK as I also like them at low volumes where I use them for monitoring the news as well as music.
Sadly, my left hand speaker was accidentally knocked over last night and fell to the floor. Although they are heavy and built like tanks, this appears to have stressed the basket and front facade as the woofer now sounds "blown". (?)
As this version is no longer available, wondering what other mini monitor might work as well for me.
A sealed box is preferable, perhaps just a bit bigger for more bass, although I probably dont have enough space for the ATC SCM 20's.
Has anyone tried the new ATC's with curved cabinets? (Great if the new 7 is worth a look or could perhaps squeeze in a pair of 11's.)
What other small boxes can rival the midrange of a Quad 57?
Thanks for suggestions.
From time to time, I have thought I should write a review of these speakers, as they would certainly be on a very short list of favorite components since about 1980.
They have magical midrange, detail and "transparency" yet somehow never bother me, and never sound fatiguing. They can play loudly, but are not very efficient. That's OK as I also like them at low volumes where I use them for monitoring the news as well as music.
Sadly, my left hand speaker was accidentally knocked over last night and fell to the floor. Although they are heavy and built like tanks, this appears to have stressed the basket and front facade as the woofer now sounds "blown". (?)
As this version is no longer available, wondering what other mini monitor might work as well for me.
A sealed box is preferable, perhaps just a bit bigger for more bass, although I probably dont have enough space for the ATC SCM 20's.
Has anyone tried the new ATC's with curved cabinets? (Great if the new 7 is worth a look or could perhaps squeeze in a pair of 11's.)
What other small boxes can rival the midrange of a Quad 57?
Thanks for suggestions.