Where to hear ATC speakers

Regarding ATC and phase response, I looked into this a little bit a few months ago and came away with the impression that they probably had perfect phase alignment between the drivers at the crossover point but that they probably weren’t in phase over the entire frequency range to the degree that Thiel and Vandersteen are. I’m not sure, though. I don’t understand the technical side that well and what I found on the ATC site wasn’t that clear. If anyone understands and can explain this it’d be great.

Jim Thiel and Richard Vandersteen more than understand time and phase, i would say they pioneered it, certainly stuck with it as an ordinal design principle over the years, including very precise crossover matching to drivers in the anechoeic chamber. You can run your balanced lines to small monoblocks right behind the speakers. But yes the ATC actives are very good as is the power amp they use to get there...many studios run them in racks.
i would say GO LISTEN !!!

It's almost as if the Wilsons push the image towards you, whereas my Thiels tended to create a solid image at speaker position and behind - more of an audience position.

I hear ya.  I'm in the same boat sonic wise.  Have you heard the Vandys yet?  If not I highly recommend Audio Connection out in Verona NJ.  They also happen to carry ProAc, which are also awesome and very worth a listen.  I'd also HIGHLY encourage you to find a Joseph Audio dealer and listen to the Profiles, Pulsars, and Perspectives.  I don't believe they're technically time or phase coherent, but they have a unique crossover design that produces magical 3D imaging and an incredible disappearing act.  They're made out on Long Island so they gotta have a dealer somewhere near NYC.  As a dark horse, I'd also go hear Boenicke speakers.  Look them up -- they sound very intriguing if imaging and soundstaging are high on your list of priorities.  And I believe they have a dealer in Manhattan.

Just some other options if you dare.  Anyway, hope this helps and have fun exploring!

I’ve only heard them at audio shows. No local dealers. Always sound pretty distinctive. Have not had enough exposure to form a lasting opinion.   Still interested.   No doubt the build quality is quite good and the company has a great reputation for that.

I'm in touch with a NYC shop called anologique that seems to have been around for a while.  A few nightmare reviews on Yelp, but some good ones too.  Open to suggestions.  I'm getting an estimate to move my speakers down there next week #NYCapartmentliving.

 
http://www.analogique.com/