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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

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motokokusanagi
189 posts
 
Exactly as you said: same drivers, same amps, different cabinet finish quality, vertical height, and price tag. I’m jealous; one of the best speaker designs there is.
motokokusanagi
189 posts
 
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!
motokokusanagi
189 posts
 
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.
motokokusanagi
189 posts
 
I didn't know that. The internal chamber volume for the bass driver should be the same, so the difference you mention would be down to acoustic reflections from an open stand vs an elongated baffle, sides and rear; perhaps room gain depending on proximity to room corners.

P.S. Sound Anchors are still some of the best stands out there; not cheap but then again "mini-stands" for the 50 cab shouldn't be as expensive in terms of materials as for a small bookshelf.
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