ATC C3C 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 5.91" Woofer.
HF ATC 25mm Neodymium, Mid/LF 150mm CLD
The speaker has a frequency range of 54-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. ATC C3C has an MSRP of 2249$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ATC C3C 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 C3C Speaker
ATC C3C has a Frequency response range of 54-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 75 to 300 Watts watts.
Here we have a comparison of how C3C'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 C3C?
The crossover frequency of the C3C is set to 2.2kHz. 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 C3C's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so ATC C3C is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the ATC C3C is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the ATC C3C plays in your room →
What amplifier does the ATC C3C need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–190 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
C3C features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
ATC C3C External Dimensions and Weight
ATC C3C has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 9.06 x 19.69 x 11.93inch (230.0 x 500.0 x 303.0mm ).
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 C3C is approximately 1515.0cm2 / 234.8inch2.
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WeightThe ATC C3C weighs 18.00kg / 39.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how C3C's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
ATC C3C has a
Sealed type cabinet.
Does the ATC C3C come with a Grille?
C3C 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 C3C.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ATC C3C speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ATC C3C