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I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up

Ok, so I purchased some Sopra 2's two weeks back and was throughly excited to own them. They came in a few days ago and look just beautiful. The problem is, I don't feel like sonically they are that much "better" than my 1028's. Visually I'd take the Sopra's any day. Sonically they sound good but:

 Sopra 2's sound (too) laid back compared to the 1028. I'm honestly perfering the 1028's as they have snap and feel a little more in your face. The higher mid bass frequencies feel better blended with the upper frequencies. 

The upper frequencies did feel harsh at first but settle down and some placement helped satisfy that. But it still it doesn't feel blended. The top frequencies are more clear and the mid bass is more pronounced and clear, but not as blended. 

I'm listening to punk, classic rock and experiential music and feel the 1028 is the better performer. I feel wrong for saying it, but it's true. Any help or advice or are these to be put up for sale as I'm expecting?

(Gear: PL Dialogue Premium pre/power, Clearaudio Concept Wood, Hana EH, Musical Surroundings Nova III, nice cables. 13x9 small bedroom with first reflection treatment)
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j-wall OP
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The Sopra's definitely bring a different attribute and some of it is very nice. Imagining and depth of sound is stellar. Bass has more depth and chestiness. But man, the treble can be almost shouty at times. That's one of my biggest concerns. 

Also, the emotional connections I've read people have with speakers is real. I've done (quite) a few back and fourths between speakers this weekend and Satellite of Love definitely has more emotion through the 1028 than Sopra's. Maybe more time it is....
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twoleftears
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Stop switching back and forth for a while.  Leave the Sopras in the system.  Let your ears acclimatize to them.  They may well have qualities that only show themselves on more extended listening and which you're currently missing.  Eventually, you can do another A/B if you like, but get fully used to the Sopras first.
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Well those are very good speakers.  I'd give things time to settle and break in before doing anything.   Speaker changes often trigger other changes/tweaks in order to get things tuned back in. You can either give them time and do what you feel justified to make them work or eventually punt and move on. Just avoid snap decisions, especially when you are juiced.

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In an electronics showroom, the TV screens that immediately most capture your attention aren't necessarily the best ones to live with long-term.

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