ATC SCM50ASL Pro vs ATC SCM 50ASLT

I had wanted the 3" soft dome experience for a long time, ever since reviewing the Wharfedale Opus 2-M2 for Dagogo.com years ago. 

I found a used pair recently for under $1K. I'm quite pleased and have it running with four channels of the Legacy Audio i.V4 Ultra Amplifier (also reviewed for Dagogo.com). It would be interesting to hear an equivalent active or passive ATC or PMC versus the Wharfedale with the Legacy amp. 

There is a floor standing set of Opus speakers for sale on USAudiomart. It would almost be worth buying the entire set to get the towers if the goal is to get the majority of PMC or ATC performance. Who knows, maybe even preferential, dependent upon systems compared. The 2-M2 specs compare favorably to the others.   :)

There can be some interesting options if one keeps their eyes open. I have heard PMC and ATC before, and I don't think I'm off by much performance-wise. It would be impossible to say apart from a direct comparison, and that also applies to dealers and manufacturers.  

I am not interested in debating my impressions and observations. 

How much could it cost to get them veneered?  I'd buy the pro version and if the look bothered me I'd call a carpenter and have them veneered for a fraction of 10k.  

The other thing worth considering is moving up a size in the Pro monitors.
If you could accomodate the SCM100ASL Pro it would offer some useful extension over the 50ASL - and would still come in under the price of the SCM50ASLT.

Jeez, if SCM100 pros are still cheaper than SC50Ts, you could get the SCM50 pros and pay a carpenter to build an identical dimensioned cabinet with the same roundovers and a luxury veneer!

Jeez, if SCM100 pros are still cheaper than SC50Ts, you could get the SCM50 pros and pay a carpenter to build an identical dimensioned cabinet with the same roundovers and a luxury veneer!

Why would you do that?
Sounds like a recipe to write off investment in a genuine ATC speaker system.

Personally I don't mind the look of the ATC Pro speakers, though the domestic tower versions have their advantages.
Better WAF for one, though ATC towers don't conform to the slim aesthetic that seems to be in vogue these days.
I have SCM100 towers and like not having to mess with stands (I use my towers with Townshend podiums).
The grill covers also keep the expensive drivers out of sight to any over curious children (and adults!).  
Domestic versions have the squared off protruding baffle designed for use with the grill cover that incorporates the rounded frame. Many people use the domestic versions without the grill covers, and they are often demoed that way, but I prefer the sound in my system with grills fitted. 
If you like to ogle the drivers then perhaps consider the Pro version which are provided without grills and have the rounded off frame around the front baffle.