ellipse being 1995g for the pair is pretty heavy for a $400-500 wheelset don't you think?

1995g/28g = 71.25oz / 16oz = 4.45 pounds not counting the tubes and tires.

Edit: It appears as though the stock wheels are Alex solos @ 2165g. These wheels @ are at 4.83 pounds. 9% weight difference here for $400-500? I hope I'm doing my 3rd grade math correctly . More importantly, how would I feel that 9% difference for 1) acceleration and 2) climbing ability?

Any wheelsets in the 1400-1900g range for near the same price point (+/- a bit $)? I wonder if having a custom built wheelset will result in greater weight savings vs. production wheels.