SCM40 (Gen. 2) vs Bowers & Wilkins 802D
The 802D's sensitivity is 90 dB against the SCM40 (Gen. 2)'s 85 dB and its woofer 8" against 6.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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The ATC SCM40 (Gen. 2) is a three-way floorstanding speaker that offers exceptional sound quality and clarity. It features ATC's in-house designed and built drivers, including a 25mm soft-dome tweeter with a precision alloy waveguide, a 75mm soft-dome midrange driver, and a 164mm bass driver. The speaker is housed in a sealed box cabinet with curved sides, which enhances bass performance beyond its specifications. It is praised for its transparency, accuracy, and seamless integration between drivers, making it a top choice in its price range. The SCM40 is designed to work optimally with the grill in place and is backed by a six-year manufacturer's warranty.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The 802D's sensitivity is 90 dB against the SCM40 (Gen. 2)'s 85 dB and its woofer 8" against 6.5". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
The Contour 30's sensitivity is 87 dB against the SCM40 (Gen. 2)'s 85 dB, its impedance 4Ω against 8Ω, its high-frequency extension 23 kHz against 22 kHz, and its woofer 7.09" against 6.5".
The V3's sensitivity is 89 dB against the SCM40 (Gen. 2)'s 85 dB, its impedance 4Ω against 8Ω, and its woofer 7" against 6.5". Both share ways (3).
The Song3 Encore's sensitivity is 88 dB against the SCM40 (Gen. 2)'s 85 dB and its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 22 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (3).
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