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How do the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s compare to more expensive bookshelf speakers?

How do the Elac UB5s compare to other popular and well reviewed bookshelf speakers? How would they compare to the Kef ls50s or dynaudio excite x14s or some of the other well reviewed bookshelf speakers around the $1500 mark in Stereophile. I am tempted t get a pair of the Elacs in the slim finished cabinets for around $750 but I don't want to short myself.
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contuzzi
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LS50 is a very small sounding speaker.  The UB5 is somewhat more open sounding and has better bass.  

I think most people would be amazed if they had them side by side and compared volume matched (as I have).

LS50s are a very overrated product if you ask me.  Classic symptom of the Internet forum echo chambers (AVS Forum, etc) spreading too many good reviews from novice speaker buyers.

Just my opinion of course.
contuzzi
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The ELAC B6 and UB5 are dramatically different sounding (and priced) speakers.
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