ATC C1C is a 2-way Passive Sealed Center Channel speaker by ATC. It was released in 2022. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 0.98" Tweeter and 1 x 4.92" Woofer.
HF ATC 25mm Neodymium, Mid/LF 125mm
The speaker has a frequency range of 57-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. ATC C1C has an MSRP of 1599$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ATC C1C is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
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Frequency Response of the ATC C1C Speaker
ATC C1C has a Frequency response range of 57-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 75 to 300 Watts watts.
Here we have a comparison of how C1C's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Crossover frequency of the ATC C1C?
The crossover frequency of the C1C is set to 2.5kHz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
ATC C1C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so ATC C1C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, ATC C1C is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the ATC C1C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the ATC C1C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
C1C features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ATC C1C External Dimensions and Weight
ATC C1C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 6.34 x 16.14 x 11.02inch (161.0 x 410.0 x 280.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of ATC C1C is approximately 1148.0cm2 / 177.9inch2.
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WeightThe ATC C1C weighs 12.70kg / 27.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how C1C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
ATC C1C has a
Sealed type cabinet.
Does the ATC C1C come with a Grille?
C1C comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the ATC C1C.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ATC C1C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ATC C1C