I second the Sephardi idea. It was explained to me that this is simply a method of education – so that everyone can repeat after chazan and learn. Beats the tuition.
For the issue of faster davening, just have a sefer (or ADHD-style, several seforim) that you can learn while others are still davening. Not only you got your bakashot before everyone else, you also support them thru learning!
I have to admit to a shameful joke: a pashute yid asked me once why I am davening so fast. I replied that the Rav understands tefilah more, so he davens longer. I understand less, so I daven faster. He then suggested that I take a siddur with translation…. If you are that person and are reading this, please accept my sincere apologies.