When I read this post and saw the Sopra 1 mentioned I thought of recommending the Fritz speakers. So a third recommendation for them. I recently listened to the Sopra 1 and it has nothing on the Fritz Rev 7 SEs I have. The Sopra is certainly a bit brighter and does not go as deep as the Fritz. I haven’t heard the Carrera BE or the Carbon but I think it would be worth listening to especially at less than half the price. The Fritz has all the attributes you mentioned that you feel are missing from your current speakers.
I am about to embark on my next upgrade journey
Hey Audiogon Community-
The basics of what I have now:
12x15 room with cathedral ceilings.
2x Schiit Aegirs in mono
Gustard R26 Pro
2x REL T/5X (next for an upgrage)
MAC Mini M1 with Audirvana Studio
Various cable upgrades and power conditioning
Back wall is treated.
What I want to upgrade are the B&W 705 S2 speakers on 30” stands.
I have enjoyed the B&Ws but I feel I am missing some general musicality, presence and depth.
As the impedance curve heads down to 4ohms on the B&Ws, the Aegir’s seemed to run our of steam. Otherwise, the amps sound quite amassing for what they are.
I have limited options for brick-and-mortar retailers to do in person listening. The closest oner to me made me feel like I was buying a used car. They immediately started discussing a $20K before even qualifying what I currently have, or about ny tastes or listening room.
I need a stand mount that is a stable or as stable as possible @ 8ohms and 89db efficient.
I have narrowed my choice to the Sopra N°1and would appreciate some feedback. Open to other options as well.
Thank you!!