Legacy Audio Focus SE vs. Canton Reference 5K


Let the showdown begin. I would appreciate all comments regarding these two speakers. I am familiar with the Focus sound prior to the SE. I have never heard the Canton but people rave about them. Both speakers dig deep. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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In that price range you might want to consider the Spatial Audio X3. Huge SS and plenty of bottom end from two onboard powered 15" subs.

http://www.spatialaudio.us/pagex3

I have had Legacy Signature IIIs for 18 years in my second system easily driven with a 35 watt EL34 tube amp.  Superior deep and punchy bass.  Open throughout 1,600' of floor space (emanates from my 400' living room).  Excellent dispersion within the 400' from every corner.  Not as resolving as Wilson's (thanks for that).  I had them for two months in my main listening room and they were somewhat smaller sounding than the Focuses but so much more enjoyable with their rear tweeter providing so much great ambiance (replaced by Von Schweikert VR9 SE MK2 upgraded).  I intend to repaint the black oak finishes for $5k into pearlescent white to match my pink and white living room that's how much I enjoy the Signature IIIs rather than purchase another speaker (Canton Reference 5Ks are for sale right now for about $6K). Certainly don't want any untoward brightness in the highs (I still hear up to 16K per testing last year).   I haven't auditioned the newer Signatures which looks fundamentally different (no rear ambiance tweeter, a pair of ribbon tweeter/mid-ranges).