Audiohertz2, I know a bit about the development of the Popori, although sadly I was unable to attend PAF to hear them. Roger Sanders and I introduced the Innersound Kaya's together in the early 2000s. The panel was actually quite efficient but required a lot of voltage to drive effectively, hence 60 volts on the rails of the venerable ESL amplifier still offered today by Roger at Sanders Sound Systems and highly recommended.
Before being picked up by Notable Audio in VA (a solid firm that also distributes J. Sikora turntables), I was considering bringing them into the US myself, however the timing was not right for us. In speaking with Otto Popori at the time, it appears he has resolved many of the problems associated with stats, most notably presently a difficult load. The construction of the panel offering exceptionally uniform stator spacing front to back is another Popori innovation that impressed me. The rigidity of the frame made of a synthetic stone, aka Corion is also a first. My main question is how beamy are the high frequencies resulting from the flat panel. Overall, it's great to see a new company bringing innovation to the market, and there is that electrostatic magic to consider........
If Popori's distribution network continues to grow that should allay some concern buying from a new company. Not long ago Alysvox burst on the scene and just recently Clarisus with terrific products and audiophiles seem to be embracing them. I for one am thrilled to see full-range panels making a comeback, especially one like Popori with an electrostatic heart!