They must be wonderful speakers as I heard the ATC SCM 40's V2 a few weeks ago and was very impressed. I DIDN'T hear the powered version, however. These were powered by expensive Mac mono amps in an all Mac setup otherwise. They wouldn't let me use my little Nuforce Ref 9 V3 SE monos w/TDSS Level 3 upgrades. They would have sounded much more live, transparent, with great, instead of just OK bass. I could tell after listening, these are very special speakers for all music--fun to listen to and you hear everything with great dynamics. All in a speaker with a 1 ft. footprint. I can only imagine what the powered version sounds like.
If I ever downsize from my current and forever Vapor Joule Blacks--as long as they don't crap out, these will be the first speakers I compare to.
If I ever downsize from my current and forever Vapor Joule Blacks--as long as they don't crap out, these will be the first speakers I compare to.