contuzzi

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Sonus Faber vs Focal and maybe even Dynaudio or PSB
I'd absolutely be looking at the Aria 906 over any chorus floorstander.   Then get an integrated with bass management and integrate your sub properly.  Way better sound that way. 
Focal Sopra 2 vs Sopra 3?
If you have the room, get the 3.  If your room isn't big, go with the 2 and you will be thrilled.  The 3 will sound considerably better than the 2 if the room is big enough, but the 3 will sound considerably worse than the 2 in a small-medium size... 
Meadowlark Ospreys.. fighting under their weight class?
I have owned multiple Meadowlarks including the Osprey (I even still have my huge ultra rare Osprey center channel laying around).They're great speakers, but I bet anything you upgrade to would be very satisfying for you.  I'm sure you are also ju... 
Best floorstander at $2k or less?
Used Focal Aria 926 if you can find them.  I've heard a LOT in this price range and nothing touches them. 
Focal Sopra 1 and Audio Note Kits Interstage PSE monoblocks
You’re leaving out the most important information. How big is your room, and how loudly do you listen? Oh, and what kind of music?  If you don't listen to anything with any kind of intense bass, you will likely be fine. 
AXPONA 2017 Protocol
Do you have local dealers that carry the speakers you want to hear?  What speakers are you looking at?   
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
I'm very pro persona and also find it annoying beyond belief.   
Monitor Audio dealers
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Possible bookshelf upgrade
I'd look at Focal 906's.  Truly amazing if you can get them set up right in the room.  The paradigms are great too, but I'd rate the Focal a notch higher.I'd also be sure to listen to Ryan and Scansonic as well -- but at the $1,500 price point, th... 
REL #25 or Stacked G2s
I'd look into a pair of stacked JL e110's (4 total) with the CR-1 crossover.  The two on top only for better modal coupling in the room, not for output. 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
alleng: yes. 
Paradigm and Revel
Paradigm all the way.  Basiclaly if you want a speaker you will sell after a year or less, get the Revels.I'd also check out the Focal Aria line -- but with that deal Paradigm is running now, those would be amazingly good for that price.  A steal ... 
Paradigm Personas: A First Listen
The port is in the bottom facing straight down. 
Why so underwhelmed by Revel F208 audition???
I cannot stress enough how disappointing and overhyped the Revels are.  And you are absolutely right about the Aria 948's absolutely embarrassing them.  The Revels are the least holographic and open speaker you could imagine at their price point.I... 
best speakers what do you think
If you're talking the newest 1038be2 with the 1.25" tweeter, go with Focal for sure.