EPOS ELS Bookshelf Speaker
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Designed not only for high performance two channel operation, these new competitively priced Epos speakers will further satisfy a requirement in the 5.1 home cinema market, ensuring there is no need to compromise the audio quality in the name of home entertainment.
Utilizing a two-way bass reflex design, the ELS3 incorporates a 130mm woofer with injection moulded polypropylene cone with dust cap and rubber rolled surround on a heavy die-cast aluminium chassis. It has a dual magnet and shielding can, further enhancing its use in a home theatre application.
The 25mm aluminium dome neodymium tweeter is an entirely new Epos design and features the Epos logo directly moulded onto the faceplate. In true Epos style, the ELS3 has a minimalistic crossover.
In a deviation from the Epos real wood veneer cabinet, this new ELS3 cabinet features a vinyl wrap finish allowing the cost to be highly competitive. The choice of three colours remains, enabling the addition of these speakers to complement earlier models, should they be desired for use in a rear channel application.
As you would expect from the manufacturer of such a well-respected brand, this new and exciting Epos ELS3 has a performance level that has to be heard to be believed.
Epos speakers are available in the following three finishes. Black Light or Cherry
Features
- Power Handling 100 Watts Max – Frequency Response 65Hz – 20kHz
- Impedance 4 Ohms Nominal – Sensitivity 87dB/ 1 watt/ 1 meter- Amplifier Compatibility: 25 – 100 Watt
- 5 year warranty
- Woofer-Midrange – 130 mm Diecast Aluminum Frame
- Tweeter 25mm aluminum dome with Polyamide suspension
- Dimensions (W x H x L): 7 x 11 x 8 inches
- Weight: 20 pounds
Packs some wallop
I bought a pair of these about a year ago as I was wanting to make some changes to my 5.1 system. At that time I was using an older Yamaha AV receive that did not incorporate HDMI. I have since changed that by replacing it with an Onkyo TX-SR 707.
Before I had made the purchase of the Onkyo I decided to try these puppies (Epos ELS 3’s) in my main stereo system. I swapped out my Paradigm Studio 40’s and dropped the Epos’ in. WOW! I was totally shocked. For such a small speaker they really pack a wallop. Don’t get me wrong. The bass is good but they need a subwoofer to make them shine. After several months of using them in my main system I finally went back to the Paradigms. The Epos speakers had only one little weakness….a small midrange hole that I just could not seem to overcome. I think if I would have had a separate crossover unit that might have fixed that midrange hole.
For the price these little speakers are hard to beat. The soundstage is incredible. They are for the most part very neutral with little colorization unless you drive them too hard of course. If space and price are a concern I highly recommend these speakers. As far as using them in 5.1 or 7.1 they really do an excellent job as well. Channel separation in outstanding as they can fill a good size average room with ease (my living room is 18′ x 12′). Plus, they are a nice looking speaker as well especially in the cherry wood.