Goldenear Reference Vs. Focal Sopra #2.....pocket the $5k difference and don't look back?

Mr. Focal schill chiming in....
If you're determined to stick with the Mc, I wouldn't suggest giving the Focals any more thought. I don't think Focals pair well with transformers, especially the Be tweeters. 

That said, I auditioned my 936's with Tool and they definitely get the job done right. I'm certain Sopra No. 2's would get the job done all the better. The Kanta No. 2 has given me pause to lust for Sopra though. 

I don't think the GE stuff is bad, but....
I think they're cooler and more clinical than Focal. The AMT's are directional and forward sounding and you inevitably end up deciding if you want depth or width with them. And I think they're politely on the bright side. I might have bought some Triton 1's or 2's had I not heard the 936's. Imaging is what ultimately won the day for me. The imaging of the Focals was better and more integrated. Plus, I'm using Pass designed power, not transformers. 

kosst_amojan " Mr. Focal schill chiming in... "

Translation is kosst doesn’t understand the advise, can’t explain the advise, or never heard the product under discussion therefore the opinion freely offered to which he responds must be from a shill, an idiot, a liar, or a purveyor of snake oil. He is so predictable by the way kosst I am not afraid of you so you're threats and attacks will have no effect on me.

don't get the GE or Focal love.  listen to some different speakers before you make a decision.  

Hmmmm,

All in-house designed and hand built in France vs. subwoofers and drivers slapped in a box and made in China.  For that kind of money, only you can decide.  

You could also buy some Sopra demos for $10k or so to bridge the price gap.

All in-house designed and hand built in France vs. subwoofers and drivers slapped in a box and made in China.

You realize of course your statement means the premise is that something touched by a humans hand is necessarily preferable or otherwise comes out right. 

Comes a time when the blind man takes your hand, says don't you see?