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Epos ELS-3, JM Lab Chorus 705 comparison?

After upgrading my main stereo system I am setting up some of my old equipment in a small room in my basement. I am using my older NAD 7175PE receiver(75W)and Integra CDC3.1 cd player. I will need a pair of small bookshelf speakers. I am currently looking at either the Epos ELS-3 ( getting some reasonably good press from Absolute Sound and Stereophle magazines) or JM Lab Chorus 705. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Actually, I prefer the NHT SB2 ($400 list) or the Omega Super 3 ($540 list; also available in the T3 cabinet) with my NAD C320BEE amplifier (as well as with a vintage Marantz 2240 receiver). I owned the EPOS ESL3's and while they sound good with vocals and acoustic instruments, I actually found them a bit boxy sounding overall. The NHT's have an outstanding bass and midrange and the Omegas have an aliveness and musicality that really beg to be heard. They both pair very well with NAD.

Regards, Rich
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