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Atlantic Technology Introduces New Flagship 8600i Series Speakers

The top-of-the-line Atlantic Technology 8600i Series includes a new tower and center channel speaker for home theater or stereo listening.

Atlantic Technology 8600i Series Loudspeakers Lifestyle White

Over the past 12 months we have covered several headphone and earbud products from Atlantic Technology. However, they also make, subwoofers, soundbars, wireless smart multiroom systems, in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor speakers, and traditional passive speakers. 

On the traditional passive speaker front, the 8600e series has been a mainstay of Atlantic Technology’s loudspeaker offerings since 2020, but it’s time for an update. 

As a result, Atlantic Technology has introduced the latest entries to its 8600 series. The 8600i models incorporate a new design for a sleek look and enhanced technology for optimal sound.

The first two 8600i entries (assuming there will be more on the way) are the 8600iLR tower speaker and 8600iC center channel speaker. 

Atlantic Technology 8600i Series Loudspeakers Lifestyle White Front with grilles
Atlantic Technology 8600i Series with Grilles

Overview

The 8600i models are internally braced with non-resonant MDF cabinets with rounded front and top edges. This design provides a contemporary look, while painted front and rear baffles replace the former vinyl covering, adding an elegant update and reducing unwanted resonances. 

The bowed shape of the perforated metal grille eliminates diffraction issues, resulting in more precise sound. The grille is magnetically attached to the cabinet; behind the grille is a scrim for a seamless appearance and protection of the drives, with a modest crossbar to ensure rigidity.

Atlantic Technology 8600iLR Loudspeaker Rear Inputs
Atlantic Technology 8600iLR – rear panel inputs

The 8600i models retain key features from prior models, including the proprietary Low-Resonance Tweeter (LRT™), for a much smoother blend of radiation coverage angles as the signal transitions from woofer to tweeter. 

A three-position High-Frequency Energy Switch is used to adjust the tweeter’s output to better match the speaker’s response in rooms of different sizes, shapes, and acoustics, from highly reflective to highly absorptive.

The Location Selector Switch increases the speaker’s upper-midrange and high-frequency outputs to compensate for placement behind perforated screens, to ensure better detail at the listening position. 

The Boundary Compensation Control adjusts the lower midrange, minimizing sound colorations when speakers are placed near the rear of side walls. 

8600iLR

Atlantic Technology 8600iLR Loudspeaker Black Lifestyle no grille
Atlantic Technology 8600iLR

The 8600iLR is a tower speaker that can be used for left and right channel applications (or even surround channels in a home theater setup if you want surround speakers that big).

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The base has both feet and spikes to accommodate various floor surfaces. To complete the look of the 8600iLR, a beveled top plate of smoked glass is included.

Inside the 8600iLR there is an improved motor design for the woofers, which support deeper bass, increased output, and improved linearity. 

The 8600iLR’s frequency response goes down to 30Hz (±3dB). The crossover design has been upgraded using components with greater tolerances. The 8600iLR’s tweeter and midrange drivers are positioned higher to better align with the ear height of a seated listener. The two midrange drivers and the tweeter are mounted on a brushed aluminum plate baffle, available in aluminum (white cabinet) or anthracite (black cabinet).

8600iC

Atlantic Technology 8600iC Center Channel Speaker Lifestyle Black no grille
Atlantic Technology 8600iC

The 8600iC center channel shares most of the design elements of the 8600iLR (except no glass top), as well as the same midrange, tweeter, and baffle design. The 8600iC incorporates dual 8-inch woofers rather than four as in the previous version. Seamless transitions and strong acoustical matching across all speakers are supported by using the same speaker driver array and baffle plate on the 8600iLR and 8600iC.

Atlantic Technology 8600i Series Loudspeakers Lifestyle Black with grilles

Specifications

8600iLR8600iC
Price$6,000/pair$2,000
Speaker DesignFloorstanding (Tower)Center Channel
Speaker Type Sealed Box, 3-waySealed-box 3-way
Woofer2 x 8-inch Glass Fiber2 x 8-inch Glass Fiber
Midrange2 x 3.5-inch  Graphite Loaded Polymer Plastic2 x 3.5-inch Graphite Loaded Polymer Plastic
Tweeter1 x 1-inch Soft Dome Low Resonance1 x 1-inch Soft Dome Low Resonance
Passive Radiator2 x 8-inch Glass FiberNo
Frequency Response (+/1 3dB)30Hz – 23kHz30Hz – 23kHz
Impedance6 ohms6 ohms
Sensitivity93dB93dB
Recommended Power (RMS)50-300 Watts50-300 Watts
Dimensions (WHD w/grills) 10.6 x 51.4 x 10 inches29 x 11.3 x 12.8 inches
Weight88.2 lbs.49.6 lbs.
Atlantic Technology 8600iLR Loudspeaker Lifestyle White Top With Grille
Atlantic Technology 8600iLR

Availability & Pricing 

The 8600iLR and 8600iC are available in two fine-furniture finishes of high-gloss lacquer: gloss white or black.  The suggested retail prices are as follows: 8600iLR ($6,000/pair), and 8600iC ($2,000/each). Both models are available now directly through Atlantic Technology.

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