If you're in the market for unobtrusive speakers that are darned good, I'd definitely listen to them.

They're clearly not designed to compete with their latest full height speakers, such as the XE's, but it is incredible how good they are.

Unfortunately, I can't listen to my old DSP5000s without driving some distance, so am having to rely on memory. While this isn't ideal, I don't remember them sounding as lifelike as the Ellipse. On the soundstage front, Trifield on the DSP5000s ups the game somewhat.

Prolific music listener / Hi-Fi addict!