Focal Sopra No.2

[BrianT]

I really liked what  heard when I took a listen, but my other speaker of choice is the B&W803D3
but I can not justify the cost difference. 

Brian, have you heard the 804d3 in comparison to the 803d3? Given the price difference you might be able to afford the 804d3.

If you love the 803d3 then I don't want to discourage you at all, but I've heard the 803d3 in three places now and I actually preferred the 804d3. I've also heard the 803d3 and 804d3 vs. the Sopra #2 in the same room one right after the other and would take the 804d3 over the other two. Just so you that know I'm not off my rocker I've never loved the earlier 804 as much, but I think that the 804d3 is a huge upgrade over the 804d2 while the 803d3 is a little harsh. Also I do think that the Sopra #2 is a great speaker, just not as much to my taste as the B&W sound.

deviousalet

I'm like you like the B&W sound, the B&W802D's I am selling at the moment are my 4th set of B&W speakers over the last 20 years.
Thats why I keep coming back to the 803D3's, I have heard the 804D3 and they are real nice and in my budget, but lack a bit of the fullness I like.
I have made arrangements to go and have a listen to the 803D3's on Monday. Will have a better Idea then.
The 803D3 list for 20K here in Canada and the Sopra2s are 15K, so as you can see there is quite a price difference. 

I did enjoy listening to the Sopra2s and I do believe that I will easily get used to the difference of the 2 flavours, even though I do believe that the Sopra2s could be a thicker in there presentation. I will know more on Monday.

Brian