Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: 422 SB
Connections: Line-level ins and outs
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, long-throw composite cone
Power Rating (watts): 225 (RMS)
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Maple, High-Gloss Silver, High-Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 17.75 x 17.25 x 16.9
Weight (pounds): 44
Price: $2,000–$2,120 for system

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: 2200 LR
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, GLH (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–140 (RMS)
Available Finishes: Maple, High-Gloss Silver, High-Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 12.9 x 6.4 x 7
Weight (pounds): 7.5
Price: $2,000–$2,120 for system

Speaker: 2200 C
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, soft dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, GLH (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–140 (RMS)
Available Finishes:Maple, High-Gloss Silver, High-Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7.5 x 14.6 x 7
Weight (pounds): 8
Price: $2,000–$2,120 for system

Speaker: 2200 SR
Type: Two-way, bipole/dipole
Tweeter (size in inches, type):1, soft dome (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4.5, GLH (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–140 (RMS)
Available Finishes: Maple, High-Gloss Silver, High-Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 10.4 x 11.4 x 7.5
Weight (pounds): 7.5
Price: $2,000–$2,120 for system

Ratings

Atlantic Technology System 2200 Speaker System

Build Quality: 90
The vinyl maple finish looks nice, but the slick black and silver paint finishes are extra snazzy
The speakers have sturdy binding posts

Value: 92
Atlantic's building-block approach lets you build exactly the right system for your needs or tastes—and maybe even saves you a couple of bucks

Features: 92
The center-channel speaker compensates for adverse room acoustics
Switchable bi-/dipole surround speakers

Performance: 90
Stable imaging
Effortlessly deep, controlled bass
Rhythmic agility that few sub/sat systems can match

Ergonomics: 85
Stand- or wall-mountable speakers
You have to remove the sub's grille to get to its level control

Overall Rating: 90
Atlantic Technology crammed a giant helping of high-end build quality and performance into this affordable package. If you're looking for a system to suit your midsized or smaller room, the System 2200 is definitely worth an audition.

General Information
System 2200 Speaker System, $2,000 (maple) or $2,120 (high-gloss black or silver)
Atlantic Technology
(781) 762-6300
www.atlantictechnology.com
Dealer Locator Code ATL