As a fan of several Manchester groups who were NOT necessarily smooth, crooner voices (Joy Division, Chameleons, Smiths, Fall, Durutti Column, Buzzcocks, etc.) I still thoroughly agree!
This reminds me of an old joke:
Two Italian fisherman are out at sea during WW2...one looks over, sees what he thinks is a periscope, and says "Is that a u-boat?"
The other replies, "No, that's not-a my boat"
Love the Apogees, and the Stage (as well as the Duetta) were on my drool-list for a while. Just wonder how good those are so close to the wall/corner.....