Epos Epic

[Cypher]

Can we expect a review of the Epic 1 and/or Epic 2 ? I'm curious how they sound.

 

[Anonymous]

Well as far as I'm concerned, right at this very minute the Epic 2 sound very nice indeed. I demo'd them against KEF Q300, B&W 385 and CM1 a few weeks ago and they won me over. I felt they were more detailed and realistic than either of the B&Ws, and with more body in the lower frequencies and a more enjoyable listen than the KEF - as a stand-alone pair of stereo speakers. I was particularly impressed by their realistic portrayal of instruments and very revealing mid-range - compared to my flabby old Wharfedale Valdus 400 floorstanders. Bass is not massive but very punchy and accurate, excellent stereo imaging... and as for female vocals... oohhhh.

 

[Cypher]

Thanks for your answer

I hope I can audition these speakers sometime. I've never liked the tweeters on Epos speakers but I understand these are some new soft-dome tweeters.

 

[Anonymous]

Yes, I can't compare them against any other Epos speakers but I did a fair amount of listening at reasonable volumes over the weekend (sorry neighbours!) and it was all very pleasurable. The sound is certainly more open than, say, the B&W 685 and I have used the word "bright" to describe them but I guess it's all relative. Certainly not an uncomfortable listen by any stretch.

 

[Cypher]

What Hifi has no plans to review these in the future ?

 

[Simon Lucas]

The Epic 1s are reviewed in the April issue (on sale the day after tomorrow, with subscribers last weekend I believe).

 

[Cypher]

Thanks for letting me know Simon

 

[Cypher]

So did the Epos Epic 1 get a nice review ?

I know nobody is going to tell me, but I'm trying anyway 😉

 

[Andrew Everard]

The April issue is now on sale.

 

[Cypher]

I always buy the mag but in Holland I have to wait two weeks before it's available.

 

[Cypher]

I always buy the mag but in Holland I have to wait two weeks before it's available.

 

[indietronic]

so ? what is the rating of epos epic ?