I have spent a lot of time in front of both and couldn't ever say that ATC's were no good as they are in fact rather damn fine and dare I say it easier to live with for all types of music than perhaps the Meridians which is the bit that irks me as I like to know that the signal has passed from the digital domain to my ear with the absolute minimum of colouring which isn't the case with the ATC's

I like the fact that the Meridians just tell it like it is and that they use the technically superior method to do so.

The comments regarding room setup and treatment is correct and is actually a larger part of the equation than many give time or money to.

At the end of the day you have to choose what sounds best to you.

T

Lounge: DSP33's, MS200, QNAP (Storage and Core), G68D, HD421
Family Room: DSP5000
Kitchen: F80
Portable: Explorer2