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Recommendations for this combo: Epos,Denon,SVS

I'm firmly set on getting the Epos ELS-3's, but have not yet decided on a sub or receiver yet ... looking for suggestions. 60/40 Music/Movies

Was thinking about Denon DRA-395 and either the SVS PB10-NSD or the Klipsch RPW-10

Any recommendations or good matches for the ELS-3 around that range?

Thanks in advance!!
bobcuzi

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The only receivers that I would pair the EPOS with are the NAD C720BEE, Outlaw RR2150, or the Music Hall Maven. Most other receivers will not provide the type of quality amplification that the EPOS require. Without quality amplification, the EPOS can sound boxy. If you go with the Denon DRA-395 you may want to consider a different speaker like the Wharefedale Diamond 9.1/9.2 or NHT Classic 2 or SB2 (discontinued).

Regards, Rich
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Bob:

I owned the EPOS ESL3 and just did not like them. Maybe I was spoiled because I had owned the EPOS 11 for years and loved them. The ESL3 just did not do it for me. I found them boxy and thin sounding.

I have not heard the CA 540 ... I own the CA 540 DVD player (which makes for an excellent cd player).

Given where I think your price range is ... I would still opt for the Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 or 9.2; Wharfedale EVO 10 (Audio Advisor has an excellent deal on the EVO 10 ... $800 speakers for $400 new, maple finish ... on par with with the EPOS M12.2); or the NHT Classic 2 (Audio Advisor has open box pairs for $350 ... taken out of their boxes to photograph). I own the Wharfedale Diamond 9.2 and NHT SB2 ... can't say enough good things. Have run them with tubes (Prima Luna Prologue 2) and ss receivers (Outlaw RR2150 and vintage Marantz 2240).

Regards, Rich
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