Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: 642e SB
Connections: Stereo line-level in and out; LFE in
Enclosure Type: Sealed
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, composite cone
Power Rating (watts): 300, RMS
Crossover Bypass: Yes
Available Finishes: Satin Black, Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 21 x 19 x 18.5 (without grille)
Weight (pounds): 65
Price: $1,000/Satin, $1,040/Gloss

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: 8200e LR
Type: Three-way, tower
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5.25, GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer, 2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer, 2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–200, RMS
Available Finishes: Gloss Black
Dimensions
(H x W x D, inches): 31.1 x 10.6 x 11.9 (pedestal adds 22.4 inches to height) height)
Weight (pounds): 53
Price: $1,660/each (optional pedestals $725/each)

Speaker: 8200e C
Type: Three-way, center speaker
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5.25, GLH (Graphite 5 Loaded Homopolymer, 2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer, 2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 25–200, RMS
Available Finishes: Gloss Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 16 x 28.5 x 11
Weight (pounds): 55
Price: $1,750

Speaker: 8200e SR
Type: Two-way, bipole/dipole (switchable) surround speaker
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome (2)
Midrange (size in inches, type): 5.25, GLH (Graphite Loaded Homopolymer, 2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): -
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–150, RMS
Available Finishes: Satin Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 15.3 x 10.8 x 7.8 (pedestal adds 37.8 inches to height)
Weight (pounds): 20
Price: $1,400/pair (optional pedestals $700/pair)

Ratings: Atlantic Technology System 8200e Speaker System

Build Quality: 90
• Rock-solid, 1-inch-thick medium-density-fiberboard construction
• he pebble black-vinyl cabinetry looks a little tacky for a flagship system, but the end panels are well finished

Value: 95
• As mega systems go, the System 8200e is an incredible deal
• The System 8200e is significantly less expensive than the original System 8200

Features: 94
• Three-way, five-driver LR and center speaker designs
• Response-tailoring switches add flexibility

Performance: 95
• The System 8200e delivered big, room-filling sound with ease
• Seamless sub/sat transitions enhance the essential accuracy of the sound and the super-smooth bass

Ergonomics: 88
• The 8200e LR must be used vertically, and, due to its weight and size, Atlantic doesn't recommend wall-mounting it
• Unpacking this really big system can be an aerobic workout

Overall Rating: 93
Supersized home theaters sound best with supersized speaker systems like Atlantic Technology's amply endowed System 8200e. The sealed designs make for smooth bass, and the large size leaves room for plenty of drivers.

General Information
8200e LR Tower, $1,660/each; 8200e C Center-Channel Speaker, $1,750
8200e SR Surround Speaker, $1,400/pair
642e SB Subwoofer, $1,040
Atlantic Technology
(781) 762-6300
www.atlantictechnology.com
Dealer Locator Code ATL