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Fluance Speakers
Elac.  Drastically better choice. 
Focal Sopra 2 vs Sopra 3?
3 feet is pretty close. Either way, bass trapping isn’t an option, it’s a necessity for every single setup if you want maximum performance in the bass region.  Important to note that bass trapping is NOT doing the same thing that equalizing or roo... 
Why no discussions of Paradigm Persona for Home Theater?
In my opinion this level of imaging and musicality is wasted on Home Theater. My dedicated HT is a Pioneer Elite receiver, seven Triangle Comet speakers, a basic 15" earthquake subwoofer, and the reality that its only TV. Couldn’t possibly disagr... 
Please suggest bookshelf with best bass response under $4000 pr.
Absolutely ELAC Adante at only $2,500. 
Persona 3f vs B&W 802D2s
I absolutely would say Personas.  Nothing against the B&W, as I think these are the best line they have ever made (and I appreciate the look), but I just think the Personas are more coherent in the mid/treble region, more holographic, and bett... 
Searching for the most "accurate" speaker (below 15K)
Absolutely agree with audiotroy on the Personas.  And no I don’t know him, in fact I have even complained about his posts in the past, (although I don’t really have an issue with them 99% of the time).It just so happens that if you have heard the ... 
The New Nola Boxer 2 upgraded to a 2S
I’d wait for the Adantes. 
Anyone have issues with Revel Performa speakers
Absolutely agree with the above poster about hearing loss.  Good advice.As far as the Revels go, why are you buying a Mark Levinson amp?  You should absolutely not need to spend that much money to make a $3,500 pair of speakers function properly. ... 
Revel 105 vs Nola Boxer
I would highly recommend listening to the Focal Aria 906.  Far more open, holographic, and most importantly musical than the Revels.   
Zu def 4 are they the best speaker made?
I heard Zu speakers at Axpona twice (two different years) and I couldn’t believe how bad they sounded. I visited the room multiple times on multiple days and each time it was a walk in walk out. The people I was with all agreed.  
Elac UB5 vs Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73 Bookshelf Speakers
UB5 by far. 
Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response
FWIW I prefer the 936 over the 948’s.  :) 
Help Me Choose (new) Bookshelf Speakers, and Integrated Amplifier for $1300 and under!
You were right on with the Elac’s and Yamaha.  But I’d go a step further and try to find a used Preamp and amp.  Look for an old B&K  EX442, St202, etc and any decent preamp with pre-outs.  The Elacs love power. 
Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response
Yes.  Give Peachtree a call and they will tell you all about it.  Very excited for it.   
Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response
The Peachtree has a Wi-Fi Module coming for $100-200 bucks by the end of the year.  It’s already prepped for it, with a Wi-Fi input and pause play etc on the remote.