What he actually said was: "if you want a "true monitor" speaker they are pretty much at the bottom of the pile, both where technolgy and preformance are concerned."

I think that is perhaps overstating the case.

ATCs allow me to hear edits, studio hum, and all the low level detail with clarity which I've never heard from any other speaker except Quad electrostatics. The bass performance is awesome. I've never heard anything to approach them where a drum kit/kick drum is concerned. You guys telling me they are rubbish doesn't alter the sound I am getting, and that's why I am so amused by you all.

Keep trying if you like.