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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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asvjerry
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...there's an excellent reason the sheriff pulls you over to chat about your driving when you're DWI.....

You're being a menace....to yourself, at minimum.... ;) 

Now that credit cards are 'chipped', there ought to be a 'sub-routine'  to keep one from the 'next day' "WTH was I thinking?!" remorse reaction....

Some business' would suffer, Yes.

Bars and NV 'establishments of adult entertainments' would take a hit, but it should eliminate all manner of...uh, next morning 'surprises'....*L*
jrbirdman333
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Those Sopra 2s are superb. Give em time. I like the idea of stepping away for a week to let you ear reset. You are so used to a certain sound profile that you might not be aware of what the Sopras are doing just yet. They will knock your socks off when broken in. They may need more current too. yet. Keep us updated. And don’t haul off and return them.
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clearthinker
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Just lucky you weren't so inebriated you bought Moabs.
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j-wall OP
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@tastypeter nailed it on the head. It was a slight panic of "wow I just spent all this money and this is what it nets?" Settling in for the next few weeks to get them comfortable and dialed in. 
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jnovak
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What about your room acoustics? The new speakers could simply be revealing an existing condition you've grown to live with. Our significant others must scratch their heads when they see us having "less than fun" with our toys. It'll all work out. Give it time. Joe
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