Focal Scala Utopia V1 vs Competition in 2017


Hi

I have received a very tempting offer from our dealer of a traded in Scala Utopia V1 for 10k USD. Knowing that it has been released 9 years ago. 

How is the Scala V1 doing compared to the existing speaker market for maximum of 10k? Is the Sopra considered more advanced since it's relatively newer with the recent Focal research development? 

I really don't know if this is a steal bargain or getting rid of a not so good Utopia model. 

Please help 
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The Sopra uses a midrange with a tuned mass damper in the surround and the Utopia EVO series has incorporated the same driver. For $10k though, you’re not buying Sopras No.2 or No.3. That’s more like the price of the Electra 1038Be and I’d say the Utopia Scala V1 would be a superior speaker.
I think it is better value than anything from Wilson or B&W at that price. Similar type sound but as I recall I think they image extremely well.

The bass driver was updated in later models - you may be able to do that too.
I am happy to hear that it is possibly a good deal. Anybody who compared Sopra to Utopia or otherwise ?