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Sopra No 2's or other alternatives?

Have listened several times to Sopra 2's and while I do like them at times they come across a bit bright. Also bass was not as controlled as expected.  Don't know what was causing this but can this community give me other alternatives? They will be mated with SS gear for the time.

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hilde45
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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.

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

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rick_n
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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.

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musicaddict
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Save your ears; too much work to 'tame' the Focals; always seems to be as I've considered them bright as well, in general (not all).  Metal dome tweeters just are not as friendly to me; implementation can help (B&W 800s hurt too).

Good luck. Listen and consider; audition as much as you can.

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