The Atlantic Technology 8600 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 4 models, from the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR and Atlantic Technology 8600eC to the Atlantic Technology 8600iLR and Atlantic Technology 8600iC. Ratings run from 3.1/5 to 3.4/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
8600eLR to 8600iLR
The Atlantic Technology 8600iLR replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR. It rates higher, 3.2/5 against 3.1/5.
| Spec | 8600eLR | 8600iLR |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-inch aluminum-magnesium tweeter, dual 5.25-inch midranges, four 8-inch woofers | 1x 1” soft dome tweeter, 2x 3.5” midrange, 2x 8” glass fiber woofers, 2x 8” passive radiators |
| Sensitivity | 91dB | 93dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68.8Hz | 30Hz |
| Weight | 93.3 lbs (42.3 kg) each | 88.2 lbs (40 kg) each |
8600eC to 8600iC
The Atlantic Technology 8600iC replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eC. It rates higher, 3.4/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | 8600eC | 8600iC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 2x 5.25” glass fiber midranges, 4x 6.5” glass fiber woofers | 1x 1” soft dome tweeter, 2x 3.5” midrange, 2x 8” glass fiber woofers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60.1Hz | 30Hz |
| Weight | 91.5 lbs (41.5 kg) | 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Atlantic Technology 8600 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Atlantic Technology 8600, from the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR and Atlantic Technology 8600eC to the Atlantic Technology 8600iLR and Atlantic Technology 8600iC.
What replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR?
The Atlantic Technology 8600iLR replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR. It is rated 3.2/5, against 3.1/5 for the Atlantic Technology 8600eLR.
What replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eC?
The Atlantic Technology 8600iC replaced the Atlantic Technology 8600eC. It is rated 3.4/5, against 3.3/5 for the Atlantic Technology 8600eC.