ATC SCM50ASL Pro vs ATC SCM 50ASLT


Any insight would be appreciated regarding these two ATC models.  My extensive research determines they are identical in drivers, amps and performance except for a very large monitor vs a gorgeous wood veneer tower and a 10K difference in price tag.  I do not fault ATC for extracting as much as they can for a great product, but can accept an industrial look easily for the difference in price.

Thank you for any useful insight and correction to my research and perception.
celtic66
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.
Oh come on it’s just a cabinet; there’s no voodoo to the ATC cabs - I’m just saying if they find the Pros ugly (I don’t - I got the 20 pros rather than the 19s, though yeah, they're not lookers), they could swap all the internals for a beautiful new cabinet. Replicate the bracing, lining, stuffing, vent, amp cutout, done. Of course, the 100s have more bass, but they’re bigger, more expensive, and the Pros will look as ugly to them as the 50 Pros.
Oh come on it’s just a cabinet; there’s no voodoo to the ATC cabs
No voodoo for sure, since that isn't the ATC way.
However any deviation from how ATC does its cabinets will result in different sound - why reinvent the wheel with the possible compromises?
If saving money and 'shiny' cabinet is required I wouldn't cannibalise a genuine ATC to do it, just saying.
Get the Pros or the Domestic version or purchase/build something else if they aren't to ones taste or budget.