Is the Ascend acoustics CBM-170 is good as said?

I've read a lot about the Ascend Acoustic CBM-170 speakers especially in audioreview.com, and most people just rave about them. So although I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death in years past, are they that good? All I have for reference (in memory) are Totem Mani-2s, PSB a/v, NHT Super Ones and KEF Codas. The bad part is, I cant listen to it unless I pay for shipping on it, all the way out here in Hawaii, so I must rely on all of your learned ears. Thanks