Epos's latest speaker the ELS 8 (an improved version of the ELS3) has arrived. The ELS 8 is physically larger than the 3. The all new design incorporates a 5" woofer with polypropylene cone and 25mm voice coil. It has an all steel chassis and shielded motor system. The injection moulded trim ring is blended into the cabinet. The smooth frequency response is designed to produce lower frequencies than the ELS 3, this is achieved in part by a bigger cabinet volume. The all new Epos metal dome tweeter used in the ELS 8 has a metal mesh grille and ferrite magnet and is shielded, whilst the multi-element crossover has been engineered to extract the best possible performance from both drive units. The internally braced cabinet is rear ported and has a stylish curved front. The ELS 8 features a curved silk cloth grille and is available in black oak and black oak only.
Technical Specification Configuration 2-way. Power Handling 100 W max. Speech and Music. Frequency Range 60 Hz - 20 kHz. Impedance 6 Ohm nominal. Sensitivity 85dB/2.83V/1m. Amplifier Compatibility 25 - 100 Watts. Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall. Bass Driver 150mm with injection moulded polypropylene cone. Ferrite magnet with magnetic shielding Tweeter 25mm magnesium alloy dome with neodymium magnet Crossover Second order filters using film capacitors on tweeter Finish Black only Cabinet 18mm MDF with vertical brace to sides, top and bottom Size HxWxD - ins (12.2 x 7.1 x 8.5 ins) Packaged One pair per carton. Weight 5.67 Kg per single speaker
Stands not included.
Reviewer Steven Stone says: Epos ELS8....best under $500? "...the best under $500 a pair monitor speaker I've ever heard" "...most voluminous listening zone I've experienced on my desktop." "...disappears like a good mini-moniter should." "I guarantee they can make the act of adjusting to new economic realities exceptionally palatable."
