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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
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jra_samba
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Sorry if anyone thought I was being disparaging about 'serious listening' and the GoldenEars. All I meant was when I decide to listen to music, I usually chose the room with the Focal Sopra 3's.

I'm not saying anything bad about the GoldenEars with music. The room with the Sopras used to have a pair of Focal Electra Be1027's, and back then I chose to do 'serious' music listening with the GoldenEars.

They are both really good speakers, we're lucky to have such a great choice at these price points !
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oddiofyl
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Pete is a good guy,  I’ve purchased a few items from those guys ... it’s a shame they are closing their brick and mortar.  

That certainly says says a lot about Golden Ears Tritons for you to take a leap of faith like that.  Enjoy
tuxedocat
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If you want a great all around speaker that sound even better than both of those options, than consider the Tekton double impacts and save yourself an additional $5.5k over the goldenears...And, they are made in the U.S.A
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gdhal
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I just love when first time posters on the forum are able to offer such insightful information, irrespective of whether or not the information is accurate or inaccurate.
tuxedocat
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what qualifies someone as a purveyor of accuracy in something as subjective as loudspeaker evaluation. I gave my subjective opinion ..I am an un-jaded first time poster who hasnt been influenced by reviewers or flavor of the month hype.

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