Schoeps are topshelf, but so are some others here. This is like Blantons vs Noah's Mill or Bookers. They are all top shelf bourbons, some are favored more than others, but it's different for each person (I prefer Noah's Mill, my better half; Blantons or Bookers).
I think that analogy holds true. The Gefells and Schoeps and a couple others are top shelf, but they should different based on what you value. Some people have a darker playback, some like more bass or that schoeps coloration. Others don't. I posted this poll after realizing that I was lagging behind on my poll quota and hadn't started a good circular debate here in a while.