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I had a few drinks and bought some speakers, I've now sobered up

Ok, so I purchased some Sopra 2's two weeks back and was throughly excited to own them. They came in a few days ago and look just beautiful. The problem is, I don't feel like sonically they are that much "better" than my 1028's. Visually I'd take the Sopra's any day. Sonically they sound good but:

 Sopra 2's sound (too) laid back compared to the 1028. I'm honestly perfering the 1028's as they have snap and feel a little more in your face. The higher mid bass frequencies feel better blended with the upper frequencies. 

The upper frequencies did feel harsh at first but settle down and some placement helped satisfy that. But it still it doesn't feel blended. The top frequencies are more clear and the mid bass is more pronounced and clear, but not as blended. 

I'm listening to punk, classic rock and experiential music and feel the 1028 is the better performer. I feel wrong for saying it, but it's true. Any help or advice or are these to be put up for sale as I'm expecting?

(Gear: PL Dialogue Premium pre/power, Clearaudio Concept Wood, Hana EH, Musical Surroundings Nova III, nice cables. 13x9 small bedroom with first reflection treatment)
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marburger
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If there's an in-home trial period, play your favorite, most familiar cuts, and if it's not working for you, send them back.
jreiter
13 posts
 
Vin Schweikert once told me to break them in by placing them side by side, turning them toward each other very close, reversing the connections to be out of phase, covering them with a quilt or blanket, and blasting a loud CD (or radio) for a few days. I did (was going out of town for I think a long weekend) and damn if it didn't work great. I wasn't in an apartment so it was easier and I'm sure just playing them normally would have worked as well, but it worked. Either way the others are correct: put away the old ones, put the new ones in the same place for comparison (don't mess with the room yet, right now break in is key), turn them on at whatever volume you can for a few days or more, and then come back. Break in is real and your old ones are broken in so give the new ones the same chance. 
horndawg724
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If you like diy...GR-Research has crossover upgrade options but not sure how hard it is to open them up and get to the network.  

I bought Zu-Audio Dirty Omen Weekend for price and frequency range and had same issue.  Zu is made in the US and I bought the tweeter upgrade kit and love 💕 them now. 
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j-wall OP
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@karl_desch have you heard the analog mastering pressing? It's pretty damn hifi if you ask me! 

I upgraded to Audioquest Robin Hood Zero so we'll see how they do when they get here. I've been experimenting with less whiskey and toe in and I think I'm happy with where they are headed. I will say these have less to do with break in and more to do with settling in as they werent brand brand new. 
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