Hi Stock78,
Bottom end of the S3's is not weak or less focussed, as they are closed design it might seem that way, but they go deeper and have more precision than the E1.
Don't get me wrong, I also like the E1's (for sure in looks department), but overall I think the S3's have more body, are more coherent and slightly more musical.
It's a bit apples and pears, the S3 being a floorstander and the E1 being a standmount.
IMO the E1 should be compared to the Q1.
Anyway, as you say, we all have our own preferences.
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