Thanks for all the replies!

Curtis, I read your review and I have to say I agree with you on every point. I've read not so good reviews of the ELT sub too. I think an upgrade would be in order. Great value for someone wanting 100% HT. Great build overall too.

Austinbirdman, you make a good point as well, one I have pondered myself. If a speaker sounds great by itself, it should sound that much better with the whole package for both music and movies. But as I listened to the ELTs with Seabiscuit, I couldn't help but really enjoy the clarity of the highs. For all around use, I don't think they are the speaker for me. Honestly, my wife prefers the look of the M2/M3 better. The rest of our furniture is dark wood.

That said, still have concerns about the vinyl veneers. I need to decide this week as my 30days are coming up quickly.