Atlantic Technology System 1200c User manual

Compact Home
Theater at its Best
2200 System shown
in gloss black
A state-of-the-art flat-screen picture is only half of the
full home theater experience. Without great sound to go
with that big picture, you aren’t getting the full theater
treatment. Yet even though many people want the benefits
and “wow factor” of home theater sound, they won’t give
up the room for big speakers.
With this dilemma in mind, Atlantic has developed three
new systems that, while relatively compact in size, deliver
the kind of performance that has previously only been
available with larger speakers.
These new loudspeakers are actually a set of “acoustic
building blocks” for assembling a system perfectly suited
to any room and budget, but one that still maintains a
consistent tonal balance. This insures that any mix of
different 920/1200/2200 speakers will always sound
“right.” As sound travels around the room from one
speaker to another, the transition should be seamless in
order to maintain sonic believability.
The key to the extraordinary sound of these new systems
is the advanced design of their drivers. The drivers are the
heart of a speaker, much like the engine is the heart of
an automobile. Instead of inexpensive paper-cone “full-
range” drivers, the System 920, 1200 and 2200 utilize
sophisticated mid-woofers and soft dome tweeters that
produce exciting, articulate, realistic sound, very much in
the tradition of our award-winning $20,000 System 8200.
We consider the Systems 920, 1200, and 2200 to be the
best values in Atlantic Technology’s history
From left to right:
1200 System shown in
satin black
Optional 1200 C
Center channel shown
in satin black
920 System shown in
satin black and silver
with 102 SB subwoofer
Features:
•Unique,use-optimizedsurroundand
center channels designs
•KeyholemountsonLRsandSRsand
•¼”-20insertsonLRs
•Satinorglossblacknishesavailable
on 1200 and 2200. Silver and satin
black available on 920.
•Sametweeteranddriverconguration
as our top of the line systems
•Centerchannelacousticcontrols
•Tiltingcenterchannel
•Switchabledipole/bipolespeakers
•Magneticallyattachedmetalgrilles
Product Information Sheet
2200 Home Theater Systems
1200
920

Atlantic Technology is a registered trademark of Atlantic Technology
International. Specifications subject to change without notice.
920, 1200, and 2200 LR Front
Channel Speakers
The2200LRspeakersarehighperformancetwo-way
systemsintendedtobematedwithaqualitysubwoofer,
such as Atlantic’s own 102 SB, 212 SB or 422 SB. Each
speakerhousestwo4½inchGLH(GraphiteLoaded
Homopolymer) mid-woofers and our sophisticated 1-inch
soft dome tweeter
The 2200 front channel speakers are housed in a solidly
constructed cabinet that includes integrated decorative
side panels. The panels, which come in several different
finishes, also add mass to the cabinet, minimizing any
spurious, unwanted resonances.
The920and1200LRsatellitesutilizeuseasingleGLH
driver and the same 1-inch tweeter.
Designed for smaller spaces such as dens or bedrooms,
these speakers are ideal for front, center, and rear
channel applications where cost and size are a
consideration.
1200 C and 2200 C Center
Channel Speakers
Thesespeakersemployclosely-groupedM-T-Mdriver
arrays for optimum coverage of the listening area. In
addition, as with all of our center channel speakers, they
comewithauniquetiltingbasesothespeakerisalways
precisely aimed at your ears. This aiming capability
ensures high intelligibility of voices, dialogue, and on-
screen effects.
High Frequency Tweeter Level Switch - The 1200 C
and 2200 C have a three-position switch to compensate
for ‘live’ or ‘dead’ room acoustics so the sound is never
Specifications
920 LR 1200 LR 1200 C 2200 LR 2200 C 2200 SR
Type Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, 2-way Sealed-box, Dipole/
   M-T-Marray M-T-Marray M-T-Marray Bipolesurround
Drivers Woofer 4” (102mm)GLH 4½”(114mm)GLH (2)4”(102mm)GLH (2)4½”(114mm)GLH(2)4½”(114mm)GLH(2)4½”(114mm)GLH
Tweeter 1" (25mm) soft dome 1" (25mm) soft dome 1" (25mm) soft dome 1" (25mm) soft dome 1" (25mm) soft dome 1” (25mm) soft dome
Frequency Response  100Hz–20kHz±3dB90Hz–20kHz±3dB 95Hz-20kHz,+/-3dB 90Hz–20kHz±3dB 90Hz–20kHz±3dB 90Hz–20kHz±3dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Crossover Frequency 3.75kHz,3rdorder 3.5kHz,3rdorder 3.5kHz,3rdorder 3.5kHz,3rdorder 3.5kHz,3rdorder 3.5kHz,2ndorder
Sensitivity 88dB 89dB 89dB 90dB 90dB 90dB
Recommended Power  10–100WattsRMS 10–100WattsRMS 10-125wattsRMS 10–140WattsRMS 10–140WattsRMS 10–140WattsRMS
Magnetic Shielding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Dimensions w/grilles 5.9x8.5x6" 6.4x10.4x7" 12.4x7.1x6.6” 6.4x12.9x7" 14.6x7.5x7" 11.4x10.4x7.5"
(WxHxD) 150x215x152mm 160x265x177mm 316x181x168mm 160x325x177mm 370x191x178mm 283x265x191mm
Weight (ea) 4lbs(1.9kg) 5lbs(2.2kg) 8 lbs (3.6kg) w/base 9 lbs (4kg) 9 lbs (4kg) w/base 12 lbs (5.5kg)
Colors Available Silver or Satin Black Gloss or Satin Black Gloss or Satin Black Gloss or Satin Black Gloss or Satin Black Gloss or Satin Black
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toobrightortoodull.Thehighfrequencieswillalwaysbein
perfect proportion.
Boundary Compensation - Placing a center channel
speaker directly on a large-screen TV or in a bookshelf unit
can cause a buildup of lower midrange energy that makes
voices and instruments sound unnaturally thick and heavy.
To compensate, we’ve developed a boundary circuit that
counteracts this problem. When activated, the boundary
compensation switch will return the lower midrange—
particularly male voices—to its natural, uncolored state.
The 1200 C center channel shares the same design approach
as the 2200 C but its smaller size and lower cost make it
better suited to smaller rooms.
2200 SR Surround Speakers
Asinglepairof2200SR’scanreplicatethesoundof
the large array of surround speakers found in the best
commercial movie theaters.
Setfor“Dipole,”the2200SR’screateadiffusesoundeld
that is virtually impossible to pinpoint by ear, enveloping the
listening room in realistic three-dimensional sound effects.
Setto“Bipole,”the2200SRdeliversamoreprecisely
localizable sound pattern that can be very dramatic with
high-impact popular music. The listener can choose the
preferred effect with the flick of a switch.
We Finish the “Finish”
The 1200 and 2200 come in two beautiful finishes: gloss
black or satin black. Their integrated side panels offer a
degree of elegance just not found in loudspeakers at these
prices. They also have heavy-duty, curved metal grills that
are far more sophisticated than the flimsy plastic-frame
grilles usually found on inexpensive speakers. One look at
these speakers will reveal the care and detail that went into
their development.
Gloss Black
Satin Black
Silver
ColorsAvailableonSelectedModels
422 SB in Satin Black
212 SB in Satin Black
102 SB in Silver
2200 Home Theater Systems
1200
920