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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 39.4 in · 1 in = 14.22 px
ATC SCM40vsT+A Pulsar S 130
The T+A Pulsar S 130 stands 100.0 cm tall — about 2.0 cm more than the ATC SCM40 at 98.0 cm. On footprint the ATC SCM40 is the wider cabinet (35.1 cm versus 27.0 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the T+A Pulsar S 130 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Pulsar S 130 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the ATC SCM40 and a 150 mm cone on the T+A Pulsar S 130. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,950 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ATC | T+A |
| Model | SCM40 | Pulsar S 130 |
| HiFi ladder position | #36 of 276 floorstander | #56 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 38.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Width | 13.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Depth | 12 in | 14.6 in |
| Weight | 68.3 lb | 49.6 lb |
| Enclosure | sealed | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 3 in midrange (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in woofer (cone) | 2× 5.9 in woofer (StarStabilizer), 2× 4.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 75–300 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,999 / pair | $5,900 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | atc.audio ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.