Sopra No 2's or other alternatives?

I enjoy my Sopra 2's, lusted after them for years. I've considered selling as they just don't always suit me. Those that claimed they're bright should really treat their room and set the speakers up properly. They definitely started out bright, but after a few hundred hours so settle down and become more linear. Bass can be boomy so treat your corners and all is fine. I had Electra 1028be's as well and loved those speakers. Never should have sold them. Oh and the Sopra 2's are vastly overpriced now. They used to sell for $15k a few years ago and you could get a deal on them. Now they're +$20k and definitely have way less value. I'm looking elsewhere and checking into either the new YG series and possibly even testing out some of the Spendor A7's soon. 

Beryllium tweeters are harsh. I learned that the hard way. Ribbon tweeters can be much kinder (or AMT or soft dome). There are many factors at work. Nuanced discussion here.

i second the Borresen X3 or X5... amazing speaker and great value for the money

I own and enjoy my Sopra No2s. The top end is definitely lively and the tone will be unkind in an untreated room. I treated the ceiling and the sound came together very nicely. That point of reflection was the primary source of the overabundant top end.

I auditioned different amplification and along the way found that the Sopras play best with an amp that has a high damping factor.  Forget tubes.  Hegel amps have a very high damping factor and that's what I decided on.  The base I'm getting is very pleasing and well controlled.  (fair harbor statement, I have bass traps in both front wall corners)

If I was going to look at an alternate speaker I would consider the Wilson Sasha DAWs. Wilson just rolled out an updated version of the DAWs. The secondary market is flush with used DAWs and they are similar in price to new Sopra No2s. Good hunting and cheers.