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Speaker advice?
Wow, I’m 5 years late in responding! Please accept my apologies, mcanaday. I assumed my comment was the last, and unfortunately no email notifications are sent from this site when new comments are made.Well, if you do stop by here again, I wonder ... 
Speaker advice?
Though this may be too late, I highly recommend the Epos Elan 10. It's an excellent speaker for the money, and compares favorably with Sonus Faber Electa Amator II (I own both). I also have a smaller room and these were the perfect audiophile spea... 
B&W 685 vs. Epos Epic 2
I have the Epos Elan 10 (upgrade version of the Epic line) and can advise that they're very musical. Mostly classical music here, and they're perfectly suited for that. Epos is known to outperform the competition at the same price point. 
Epos Elan 10 speaker
Thanks for the good feedback, Newton. I noticed the Elan 10s need a bit of amp umph in terms of volume to really get them to open up. Due to a smaller room size, I also have them close to the back wall (2-3 inches), and don't hear any drop in qual... 
Should I burn these?
It's like their Wave Radio junk, that they purport can replace a good hi-fi component system. Not to be trusted or taken seriously. 
Best bookshelf speakers???
Recommending Epos Elan 10 or 15. I have the 10 and works perfectly for exactly the same size room. 
Epos Elan 10 speaker
Hi Newton,Glad to hear you find your new Elan 10's as good as I do. I agree they have more clarity and transparency in midrange than the M5 (or also perhaps M5i in your case). I also find they have a nicer slightly extended low end that's clean an... 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
I bought a pair of new Electa Amator II speakers about 7 years ago, and still love them. I purchased them directly over the internet from a high-end audio shop in Milan, which was happy to ship them to me in the states. They arrived in pristine, u... 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Classic, beautiful sounding (for '70's) Large Advent speakers raped and degraded by Jensen International. 
Best speaker choice under $1000?
Epos Elan 10 
Epos Elan 10 speaker
I like the Elan 10 very much. More detail and depth than the M5, in addition to bass levels the M5 couldn't quite make. So, well worth the purchase. I'd be interested in your thoughts of the Elan 10 after your upgrade from the M5i. 
Epos Elan 10 speaker
Just as in your situation, I bought the Elan 10s without auditing based on the company's excellent reputation. After setting up and a few days of critical listening, I was not disappointed. Very pleased with the improved detail and depth over my M... 
Epos Elan 10 speaker
Yes, I just ordered the Elan 10. It's gotten excellent reviews as the next generation following their also highly regarded M5 and M5i series.