Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back?


I've listened to both, and each has its pluses and minuses. Unfortunately, I can't listen to them side by side as they are at different dealers.  :-( 
I listen to a lot of classic rock and I'm not sure the Focals are up for the challenge. The Refs sound a bit fuller (to my ears) and I think adapt better to rock music....especially with the built in subs. 
Obviosly the Focal are GORGEOUS and sound incredible...but for $5k ish more?

Im looking to buy one or the other in the next 30 days. Any advise or input would be helpful.

Thx

jnc

Showing 1 response by audioman58

One thing I can say knowing well about precision, parts quality 
And accuracy, and cross over parts .the Sopra is night and day better built  noticsbly better low level detail especially if you have top notch electronics.  On decent electronics probably npboth are very musical but different. Sopra I gave heard, the reference  uses Xover parts from China which in no way can compare to any top brand from The U.S or Europe.. it all depends how critical a listener 
You are.  Just like the Double impacts ,really good for the money 
Refinement is not their best suit ,Chinese drivers are in no way 
In the same class as the well know drivers from Denmark, or Norway.