Hmmm...this approaches the Ford, Chevy, and Dodge trucks argument in rural coffee shops. I have owned multiple Taylor models (814ce, 412ce, 512ce) and enjoyed each; my trial for shape and different tone woods with a single brand. I have retained the 412ce Fall Ltd as my get out of the house guitar. I should emphasize that all of my experience is "pre V-shape" bracing and one shop said they are different, but advised against selling my current Taylor to get one.
I agree with the Bourgeois comments made above. My high end guitar is a LE Soloist OM that is a marvel to play and hold. The construction is superb. I also splurged on a 12 fret OO recently because a cutaway can be added..and it is wonderful.
Huss and Dalton build great guitars as well and tend to run under the price of many boutique guitars. I love the the T-0014 I own. I am migrating to 00 sizes, owing to rotator cuff surgery a few years back, because larger shapes are uncomfortable to play for times over an hour.
Santa Cruz is a fantastic luthier as well. I tried an H13, essentially a deeper bodied 00, and loved its volume and tone; but the deeper body proved uncomfortable for my shoulder. I drool over the Skye 00 model, but its price tag always brings me back to earth.
All this being said, a recent Acoustic Magazine article discussed five (5) entry level guitars that raise the bar and offer opportunities to keep a few dollars in your wallet.
Best of luck in your guitar search,
Bryan