I owned Focal 1028BEs and was tired of the tinitus inducing highs at volumes that make them sound good. Brought some 804D3s home for audition, they didn't move me in any way. Brought some Sabrinas home for demo and was blown away. I tried not to need to buy them as they were twice my budget, but going back to my Focals was painful. Ordered the Sabrinas a day later.
For me it's the musicality, perfect driver integration and big beautiful center image and sound stage overall, the speakers just disappear from the picture. Lower volume performance is also a plus.
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