I own several bookshelves as well (Focus audio FS688, TSW mini monitors, Castle Trents, Aperion 502b, PSB Alpha mini and Axiom Mzeroti) and briefly auditioned the Epos ELS3.
The Epos were driven by a budget NAD amp and CDP. I Thought they sounded very good and had some very good balance points. As Armstrod mentioned they are not bright or boring. Musical and involving. They also at their price point and for their size had excellent balance between bass, treble and midrange. Nothing really called attention to itself
I didn't buy the Epos because I was auditioning floorstanders and just auditioned the Epos out of curiosity. If in the market I Wouldn't hesitate buying the Epos.
BW Maxx
The Epos were driven by a budget NAD amp and CDP. I Thought they sounded very good and had some very good balance points. As Armstrod mentioned they are not bright or boring. Musical and involving. They also at their price point and for their size had excellent balance between bass, treble and midrange. Nothing really called attention to itself
I didn't buy the Epos because I was auditioning floorstanders and just auditioned the Epos out of curiosity. If in the market I Wouldn't hesitate buying the Epos.
BW Maxx