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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 717 mm (71.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
TAD Compact Reference One TXvsATC SCM50SL
The ATC SCM50SL stands 71.7 cm tall — about 8.9 cm more than the TAD Compact Reference One TX at 62.8 cm. On footprint the TAD Compact Reference One TX is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 30.4 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the TAD Compact Reference One TX is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Compact Reference One TX reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the TAD Compact Reference One TX and a 234 mm cone on the ATC SCM50SL. On price, the TAD Compact Reference One TX sits higher — about $87,500 a pair against $25,999 for the ATC SCM50SL.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | ATC |
| Model | Compact Reference One TX | SCM50SL |
| HiFi ladder position | #204 of 215 bookshelf | #213 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 628 mm | 717 mm |
| Width | 341 mm | 304 mm |
| Depth | 446 mm | 425 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg | 41.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | sealed |
| Drivers | 1× 200 mm woofer (aramid (TLCC)), 1× 160 mm midrange (beryllium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 75 mm midrange (soft dome), 1× 234 mm woofer (cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 100–1500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $87,500 / pair | $25,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ | atc.audio ↗ |
| 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.