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Bookshelf Recommendations

Long time, first time here. Looking to upgrade my current speakers. While I know the best way to judge is by actually LISTENING to a set-up, I've read a lot of positive reviews of the SVS Ultimas. Does anyone here have first hand experience with those or a similar bookshelf at the +/-$1k price point?

My listening space is 12 x 12, with a Carver M1.5t power amp and CJ PV-12 pre. 
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audioguy85
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Wharfedale's 225's.....can compete with speakers 3 times the price. Warm non fatiguing sound. Port is on bottom for easy positioning. Recomended component in stereophile. 
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carerra4s OP
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Looking seriously at the Sonus Faber Venere 1.5's and Wharfedale 225's. HUGE price differential, though aesthetically, the former are works of art.

atl4love
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Nothing can beat a pairs of Nola boxer , I dare you to compare it to other with cost 3 times to get the sound  of it ! Do your homework and good luck with your search 
jbrrp1
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OP:  are you planning to use them in a bookshelf, or are you just typifying small speakers as "bookshelf"?  True bookshelf placement is a true watershed for most speakers, and many of the recommendations listed above would not fare well place such.  Could you please clarify?
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carerra4s OP
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Will be mounting on stands. While I'd prefer a larger speaker in general, domestic equilibrium mandates as small a footprint as possible. 
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