matthewpiano August 11, 2009 16:42
Just to add some further insight after listening to these for 3 months now with a variety of kit. I still absolutely love them. They are true all-rounders and pay the same level of respect to all types of music. They benefit from real care with positioning - giving them a bit of breathing space really helps them to give their best - and they thrive on the end of a slightly warm sounding amplifier and toed in towards the listening position. Removing the cloth grilles has a big impact on the sound as well. I would recommend caution if you have a very small room but otherwise make sure they are on your audition list because they are superb.
matthewpiano May 17, 2009 15:58
These are magnificent speakers. Punchy, dynamic, and with plenty of air in the sound. The top end sparkles when it needs to but never strays into being harsh, and the frequency range is beautifully integrated. On solid stands, the Mezzo 2s create a broad and detailed soundstage with excellent tonal accuracy and presence. They are extremely honest about the recordings you feed them but reward with a level of clarity and insight that lesser speakers struggle to provide. They are a completely different proposition to the 9 series speakers, being much more refined although retaining the exciting energy of their cheaper brothers. I compared these to the B&W 685s and the Dali Ikon 1s. Both were excellent but the 685s were a bit dark sounding compared to the Mezzos, and the Ikons, whilst wonderful at the top end, lacked enough bass to really make cellos or bass guitars sing. The Mezzos give all the refinement of the 685s, and their aspirated tweeter gives much of the top-end openess and atmosphere of the Dalis with a better overall balance than either. Stunning speakers.
sidney1980 April 28, 2009 14:34
Had these speakers since January and been very impressed so far!
When I first got them and set them up it was like I was listening to my CD's for the first time. I ended up going through my entire collection again!
Now that you can get them cheaper than £450 are they not worth a best buy?
chamfer March 28, 2009 22:44
Thanks What Hi Fi exactly as you described:)
Picked up these speakers couple of day ago, after reading the reviews on here as well as on the net, wasn't disappointed.
drumlins4ever December 11, 2008 23:41
Beautiful sweet sounding speakers ,
karlos82 November 14, 2008 21:57
lovely sound.
not quite as good as the floorstanders.
def worth a listen.
This version of Epos' most admired product is notably clearer and better controlled than before – but it loses out to its rivals