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This page lists all 7 PMC speakers ranked on this site across powered speakers and passive speakers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #117 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - PMC result6: $3,300 per pair Sweetwater $3,300 eBay
Pros: A self-powered professional monitor with straightforward analog connectivity. A subwoofer can extend its bandwidth, with the measured -6dB point at 55.7Hz providing a useful system-planning reference.
Cons: The measured -3dB point is 67.4Hz, and preference scores of 2.86 standalone and 5.37 with an ideal subwoofer reveal limited native tonal accuracy. Broad response and listening-window irregularities remain even when bass is accounted for. Its transmission-line construction does not overcome these measured limitations, and correction requires external equipment.
Full PMC result6 review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2017 (9 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W LF + 65W HF each |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15” x 7.8” x 14.2” (380 x 199 x 360 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Drivers | 1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer |
| Enclosure | Active 2-way Advanced Transmission Line |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-22kHz |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR |
| Maximum SPL | 112dB |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.86 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.37 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) each |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers
Ranked #9 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - PMC PMC12: $73,000 per pair Sweetwater $73,000 eBay
Same family: the PMC PMC10 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 3.4/5), the PMC PMC15 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 3.3/5) and the PMC PMC10-4 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.3/5).
Pros: A three-way active studio main monitor with a 12” woofer in PMC’s ATL transmission-line enclosure, a 75mm soft dome midrange and a 34mm soft dome tweeter, driven by an outboard amplifier and DSP rack. PMC’s own measurements show very deep bass, 24.6Hz (-3dB), and a fairly smooth listening window.
Cons: PMC’s own measurements show an uneven on-axis response for a speaker at this level, for a preference score of 5.30 that reaches 6.09 with an ideal subwoofer. The data has not been independently verified. It needs PMC’s master36 controller and amplifier rack, and it is a pro studio product sold through pro audio dealers.
Full PMC PMC12 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2026 (9 months ago) |
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| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 2,600W per speaker (800W HF, 800W MF, 1,000W LF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 20.1Hz (measured, manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 24.6Hz (measured, manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 34.3”H x 15”W x 21.1”D (870 x 380 x 535 mm) |
| Drivers | a 12” woofer, 75mm soft dome midrange, 34mm soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (SoundAlign2 room EQ) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR analog, AES digital (via the master36 controller) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB continuous, 125dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.30 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.09 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 136.7 lbs (62 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ATL transmission line |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Ranked #12 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - PMC PMC10: $47,500 per pair Sweetwater $47,500 eBay
Same family: the PMC PMC12 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.7/5), the PMC PMC15 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, rated 3.3/5) and the PMC PMC10-4 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.3/5).
Pros: A three-way active studio main monitor with a 10” woofer in PMC’s ATL transmission-line enclosure, a 75mm soft dome midrange and a 34mm soft dome tweeter, driven by an outboard amplifier and DSP rack. PMC’s own measurements show deep bass, 32.2Hz (-3dB).
Cons: PMC’s own measurements show an uneven on-axis response for a speaker at this level, for a preference score of 4.31 that reaches 5.48 with an ideal subwoofer. The data has not been independently verified. It needs PMC’s master36 controller and amplifier rack, and it is a pro studio product sold through pro audio dealers.
Full PMC PMC10 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2026 (9 months ago) |
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| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 2,600W per speaker (800W HF, 800W MF, 1,000W LF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 23.9Hz (measured, manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 32.2Hz (measured, manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 30.3”H x 10”W x 16.5”D (770 x 255 x 420 mm) |
| Drivers | a 10” woofer, 75mm soft dome midrange, 34mm soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (SoundAlign2 room EQ) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR analog, AES digital (via the master36 controller) |
| Maximum SPL | 109dB continuous, 123dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.31 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.48 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 114.6 lbs (52 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ATL transmission line |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Ranked #13 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - PMC PMC15: $93,500 per pair Sweetwater $93,500 eBay
Same family: the PMC PMC10 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5), the PMC PMC12 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.7/5) and the PMC PMC10-4 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.3/5).
Pros: A three-way active studio main monitor with a 15” woofer in PMC’s ATL transmission-line enclosure, a 75mm soft dome midrange and a 34mm soft dome tweeter, driven by an outboard amplifier and DSP rack. PMC’s own measurements show very deep bass, 23.2Hz (-3dB), and it plays the loudest of the three single-woofer models.
Cons: PMC’s own measurements show an uneven on-axis response for a speaker at this level, for a preference score of 4.25 that reaches 5.13 with an ideal subwoofer. The data has not been independently verified. It needs PMC’s master36 controller and amplifier rack, and it is a pro studio product sold through pro audio dealers.
Full PMC PMC15 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2026 (9 months ago) |
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| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 3,600W per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 23.2Hz (measured, manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 40.9”H x 17”W x 31.1”D (1040 x 432 x 790 mm) |
| Drivers | a 15” woofer, 75mm soft dome midrange, 34mm soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (SoundAlign2 room EQ) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR analog, AES digital (via the master36 controller) |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB continuous, 127dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.25 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.13 (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 213.8 lbs (97 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ATL transmission line |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Ranked #14 of 14 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - PMC PMC10-4: $137,500 per pair Sweetwater $137,500 eBay
Same family: the PMC PMC10 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5), the PMC PMC12 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.7/5) and the PMC PMC15 (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 3.3/5).
Pros: A three-way active studio main monitor with four 10” woofers in PMC’s ATL transmission-line enclosure, a 75mm soft dome midrange and a 34mm soft dome tweeter, driven by an outboard amplifier and DSP rack. It is the highest-output model in the range, rated to 134dB peak.
Cons: PMC’s published data for it is incomplete, so spinorama.org’s score is not meaningful and the rating is estimated from its measured siblings, the PMC PMC10, PMC PMC12 and PMC PMC15. It needs PMC’s master36 controller and amplifier rack, and it is a pro studio product sold through pro audio dealers.
Full PMC PMC10-4 review and specifications →
| Released | Jan 2026 (9 months ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 5,600W per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 32.3”H x 40.9”W x 20.6”D (820 x 1040 x 523 mm) |
| Drivers | four 10” woofers, 75mm soft dome midrange, 34mm soft dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (SoundAlign2 room EQ) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR analog, AES digital (via the master36 controller) |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB continuous, 134dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 308.6 lbs (140 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ATL transmission line |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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Discontinued PMC Models
Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.
Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #162 of 168 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers - PMC twenty5.21 Discontinued eBay
Older model: the PMC twenty.21 (ranked lower, rated 1.3/5). See every PMC twenty.21 generation.
Pros: The successor to the PMC twenty.21 in the same cabinet, with a new woven cone mid/bass and Laminair vent fins that cut turbulence in the transmission line. The Ear found it even-handed and revealing with very quiet backgrounds.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. The Ear found dynamics limited on loud music and bass that needs near-wall placement, and it has been replaced by the twenty5.21i. Discontinued.
Full PMC twenty5.21 review and specifications →
| Released | Jun 2016 (10 years ago) |
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| Dimensions | 13.4”H x 6.4”W x 11.2”D (340 x 162 x 284 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 27mm soft dome tweeter, 1x 140mm woven cone mid/bass |
| Enclosure | Advanced Transmission Line with Laminair vent |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz - 25kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs (6 kg) each |
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Ranked #167 of 168 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers - PMC twenty.21: $2,000 per pair superseded by twenty5.21 Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the PMC twenty5.21, ranked higher, estimated 1.6/5, released Jun 2016 (also discontinued). See every PMC twenty.21 generation.
Pros: Transmission-line loaded design with a proprietary PMC/SEAS SONOLEX soft dome tweeter and doped mid/bass driver, reflecting PMC’s high-end British studio-monitor pedigree. Measured bass extension of 68.8Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Amir was blunt: “The PMC Twenty.21 is a failure in design,” asking, “Did different people design different parts of the speaker and never talked to each other?” On-axis response is highly problematic, and the lack of a tweeter waveguide causes severe beamwidth compression that makes the speaker highly room-sensitive. Dual bass peaks indicate improper port tuning, with the port bump at 100Hz compounding rather than compensating for existing woofer peaks. Distortion is elevated throughout, spiking further at 96dB SPL near 200Hz from port noise. Initial listening was “screechy bright” enough to trigger the reviewer’s tinnitus, with harsh, lispy vocals and tubby, unnatural bass; only heavy manual EQ made it acceptable. At $2000, Amir suspects the tuning was done “by ear” rather than with measurements. Discontinued.
Full PMC twenty.21 review and specifications →
| Released | 2011 (15 years ago) |
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| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 12.8”H x 6”W x 10.9”D (325 x 152 x 277 mm) (+6mm grille) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) doped mid/bass driver with cast alloy chassis, 27mm PMC/SEAS SONOLEX soft dome tweeter (ferrofluid cooled) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 25kHz, +/-4.4dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 83dB (1W/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.05 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.80 |
| Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | transmission line, 1.72m effective length |
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