Opinions on Epos 303?

Nick:

The EPOS 303 were just reviewed positively in this month's The Absolute Sound. Track down an issue.

Regards, Rich

I saw that.
But I don't trust everything audio mags say.
I was more hoping for a consumer opinion.

Cheers.

I have auditioned the smaller, bookshelf models and was underwhelmed. Maybe I was expecting too much. Maybe it was bad set up by dealer. Suggest you listen before you buy.

Nick:

I have owned a number of EPOS speakers over the last 10 years (EPOS 11 and the EL3). I have heard every EPOS speaker but the 303.

The 303 is based on the ELS3. I do not know what difference the extra driver makes to its sound. I was not taken by the ELS3 and have never agreed with the near universal praise (both audio mags and consumer) that it received. I did find that the ELS3 required quality amplification (more than you might think for a $300 speaker) to sound its best. If I were to purchase an EPOS floorstander, I would purchase without hesitation the 15.2 (granted it is double the price).

If you are using tube amplification and wanted a floorstander in the 303's price range , I would consider the Omega Loudspeakers Super 3 XRS .

Regards, Rich

the wharfedales, mordaunt shorts,psbs, and missions will best the epos line.