@gdhal
I have seen three sets of measurements out of the Triton Reference and I will agree that its a considerable improvement. Even the plus series showed good progress from prior versions. Nonetheless, Stereophile just like all other reviewers are ranked subjectively and all of us feel and hear differently about the sound we like. I was honestly surprised the Sopra 3 was placed in the Class B Full Range category, but this isn't the only time a head scratch moment has come from their listings. Every other subjective ranking for the Sopra series have held them in higher regard. While I don't think the Sopra are SOTA, I do feel they offer performance nearing the top of their price categories. With the strides that GE has made, and what I expect will be made in light of the Reference model, they do warrant an additional audition. In respect to the Kanta2 and other models that may or may not flesh out of the line, they should come out as pretty solid speakers. A little pricey, but nothing obscene. Love the overall look though.
In any review, a combination of system synergy, musical preferences, room, and your own personal preferences to the sound will impact how one regards a product. I believe your must understand a reviewer in all these terms to understand the perspective. When they discuss the music they used in the review, a speaker history and comparisons if possible, and disclosure about the complete environment is really necessary to get a frame of reference.
