Any Paradigm Persona 3f and GoldenEar Reference comparisons?

Looking for AG member comparisons between the two, especially in terms of sonics, room interaction, and efficiency.

returntomusic03-29-2018 1:39pm

contuzzi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 03-29-2018 at 11:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Personas are in a completely different league and are well underpriced. Not a fair comparison.
contuzzi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 03-30-2018 at 04:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It sounds like you heard a very poorly set up pair of 3F's. That's one disadvantage of them -- they are not a set it and forget it speaker. You have to be able to really place them in the room properly which takes time -- and obviously you can't have a horrible acoustic environment. It's also one advantage of the Triton Reference. Much more user friendly speaker, but there is no question the Persona is leagues ahead in every aspect except bass extension only. The persona bass QUALITY is considerably better however.
contuzzi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 03-30-2018 at 07:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stereo5 — the amount of misinformation you spread on this forum is troubling. Focal might have the lowest profit margin of all the major brands. Maybe the dealer is just pushing them because they think the customer will be happiest with them, which makes the customer even more loyal. Sometimes business isn’t just about the moment of sale.