Acoustic Zen Adiago vs. ATC SCM40

I have ATC SCM11s. Like the 40s, they are a sealed box design. They are incredibly detailed. They deliver the music with razor sharp precision. Clarity is among the very best at any price. You will hear details with the ATCs that are fuzzy or inaudible with other speakers. However, with that said they can be fatigueing in the wrong setup. Also, the bass is super accurate, but has limited slam. It's as clean as bass can get and will work great in your smallish room, but it's a tight reserved bass. If you like a warm fat sound, look elsewhere. If you value neutrality, micro detail, and midrange clarity, the ATCs are unbeatable.

Im loving my adagios also.The more i put into my system(upgrades,room cond,ect)the better it gets.I just dont have any desire to move from them.I will say that they are probably not" unbeatable",but sound dam good.Just wont go back to bookshelf when the whole (Almost)range can be had.Had dynaudios,totem forests,kef,among others.I do listen to jazz mainly,john hyatt,van d'man,ect.I am also curious about atc's ,never had a pair.Lots a great reveiws as well.Just very satisfied with the adagio.....something every bodys just got to try insystem before you can asses a honest judgment though.

The Adiago's might be a better fit for you becasue they're front ported. I had mine about 30" out from the back wall and they were amazing. From what I've read, the Harbeth's need a lot of space between them and the back wall.

Two very different speakers. Adagios need power...they are not very efficient (87db I think). I own a pair and have used everything from 7 watt chip amps, tube amps, to 500 watt SS amps. All sound great. Great base and a very sweet highs.

>Great base<

Oh geez, not that again....

Shakey