I agree with Rar1. I was running the ELS-3s with an old NAD 7140 and the amp section was definitely not up to the task. When I added a modded Hafler DH-200 the Epos' really opened up.
I don't have any experience with modern receivers, so I can't recommend anything there, but another good alternative to the ELS-3 is the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170. I found it far more forgiving of lesser electronics while still providing great performance at the $300 mark. I heard the original model; the new SE might be even better.
I don't have any experience with modern receivers, so I can't recommend anything there, but another good alternative to the ELS-3 is the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170. I found it far more forgiving of lesser electronics while still providing great performance at the $300 mark. I heard the original model; the new SE might be even better.