I spent about a year traveling around, auditioning a lot of floor standing speakers, including both the Raidho and Sopra No2 and have enjoyed the Sopra's now for over two years!
One thing about the Sopras, I broke them in slowly and gently, giving them over 200 hours before listening to music at "realistic" volumes, though I don't listen to them at a very loud clip. But after I'd had them for about six months, they really started to "settle down" and sound more "relaxed", like the Raidho's I auditioned at various dealer visits.
I do think the Focal line has a "big" sound, and I'm not sure they would sound as good in a smaller room.
IMO, both speakers are excellent, I think it's just a matter of taste, which one you go with.
One thing about the Sopras, I broke them in slowly and gently, giving them over 200 hours before listening to music at "realistic" volumes, though I don't listen to them at a very loud clip. But after I'd had them for about six months, they really started to "settle down" and sound more "relaxed", like the Raidho's I auditioned at various dealer visits.
I do think the Focal line has a "big" sound, and I'm not sure they would sound as good in a smaller room.
IMO, both speakers are excellent, I think it's just a matter of taste, which one you go with.