They were very well reviewed here by Amir, so you might want to check them out, especially if they fit your budget.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/focal-chora-816-speaker-review.42988/
So Focal speakers are cheap where you are? What other brands? Wondering if he could find a pair of discontinued Chora 816's, for a very good price. Do they have to be bookshelf speakers?
I read a number of the books, back in the day, and always thought, one should read the book before watching the film (1984). I still watch it occasionally and see it as a grand disaster that's worth watching, if you're into Dune.
I can't stand the Grateful Dead!! There you go. I am pleased that no one said YES, as I am a fan. I haven't run in to that many YES fans over the years.
I just today realized that London Drugs does carry some models, so the next time I'm there I will check them out. If you do order, looking forward to your impressions.
Update: So my wife had to go out for something, we went to London Drugs, I listened to some Magnats, I was not expecting much...
For Canada, these 4-way Magnat Speakers for $899.99 pair.
Claims, Klippel-optimized bass-midrange unit and subwoofer.
and
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
-23 – 53000Hz
https://gibbyselectronicsupermarket.ca/product/magnat-st507m-signature-507-4-way-triple-6-5-floor-standing-speaker-mocha-pair/