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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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dave_b
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Bigger is better...try a 12” woofer and you’ll never be satisfied again with a smaller one 😄
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audionoobie
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@avanti1960 Thanks. Yes, Zero Fidelity and the Audiophilliac were hyping these speaks. I may just pop on over to BestBuy and have a listen though.


BTW, what does stereophile class C mean?

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carerra4s OP
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Just come upon a pair of Totem Rainmakers, within 300 miles. Could possibly audition

Anybody have any listening experience with that set up?
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dave_b
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Totems are gréât...owned a lot of them!!  Ultimately, they are limited dynamically except for the Wind.  You really should consider JBL from Music Direct.  60 day trial...in your own room and system.  Did I mention 12”’s?
tonyrox
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I’ve been looking at the LS50’s, Wharfdale Denton 80th, ATC SCM7’s and ELAC UB5’s, but I’d really need to AB them against my Jamo Coronet IV’s, that I bought used for $40. I’m running these 2.1 with a 10" sub and get all the SPL I can want in this 8x12 room, though a Denon 3802 AVR.
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