Have Stratus Gold i's and there is no need to compare. I enjoy listening to vinyl - spectacular for this purpose. CD's, DVD's and Digital Streaming from Laptops/Olives or an iPod. Receiver is an Integra DTR 7.4 so it has the analog and pure audio features.
I am not an audiophile due to unprotected youth at Black Sabbath, Zeppelin, AC/DC live concerts. Bob Mould of Husker Du finished off my hearing in a small room at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute which the review in the Times Union of his "Black sheets of Rain" performance was headlined as "Black sheets of Pain" referring to volume of the amps.Since I incurred so much damage and these speakers manage to make music still sound amazing. I can still enjoy all the emotions of the heartfelt crooners. I imagine someone with excellent ears would find pure enjoyment with the clarity and separation of instruments exuding from these 200 lb. solid performers. I cried the first time I heard them set up in my listening room. They are that good! I appreciate the bone vibrations from the lows and how solid the cabinets are. If I come across some silvers I will take a listen. If they are better or someone says they sound better than golds...go for it. They are affordable and that is another beautiful Plus+++++ Can grab either one for around a grand. PSB is a dedicated sound designer of maximum enjoyment.