Depends. German elac, American elacs have different characters. Depends on tweeter tech used etc. I have an elac FS127 from 2008- it's a German design, analytical and detail oriented speakers with both low and high end. It was chosen carefully for a purpose. If you are asking about typical bookshelf speakers like debut, little go wrong with it. Generally pleasing and easy to listen to for music. Pls specify models for better response.