ATC C4CA is a 1-way Passive Sealed Center Channel speaker by ATC. It was released in 2019. 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. ATC lists the drivers as HF 25mm Neodymium, Mid/LF150mm SL. The speaker has a frequency range of 54-22k Hz. ATC C4CA has an MSRP of 8999$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the ATC C4CA 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.)
Frequency Response of the ATC C4CA Speaker
ATC C4CA has a Frequency response range of 54-22k Hz.
Here we have a comparison of how C4CA's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
ATC C4CA has a sensitivity of
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Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
The maker does not publish a nominal impedance for the ATC C4CA.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, ATC C4CA 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.
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Input Type
C4CA features type connectors.
ATC C4CA External Dimensions and Weight
ATC C4CA has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.94 x 25.59 x 15.94inch (278.0 x 650.0 x 405.0mm ).
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 C4CA is approximately 2632.5cm2 / 408.0inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the ATC C4CA drawn to scale next to the MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A, the closest center channel to it in price that we cover.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A needs about 83% more floor or shelf area. MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A is 181mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A is 325mm taller.
Full comparison: ATC C4CA vs MartinLogan Illusion ESL C34A ›
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WeightThe ATC C4CA weighs 37.00kg / 81.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how C4CA's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $10,000
Cabinet type and Materials
ATC C4CA has a
Sealed type cabinet.
Does the ATC C4CA come with a Grille?
C4CA 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 C4CA.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the ATC C4CA speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for ATC C4CA