Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation

twoleftears - agree looking used on some of these is the way to go. Starting to do that more

gdnrbob - thanks for the info. Good general rule. I am starting to lean toward new with trial period (Spatial/Magnepan/Zu) or used. New Triton 1's if I'm blown away and don't despise the looks. Or some of the Vandy's used.

I think the Tekton's & Legacy's are just too monolithic for my space so I'm starting to move away from them as options

Late to this post but I moved from the British sound of Harbeth SHL5 to Dynaudio Contour S3.4. The LE version may be even better. Much different sound, like the protective film being ripped off. Transparent but not bright and will play as loud as you can stand it and very dynamic. The Esotar2 tweeter is one of the finest. 

There's one of those right now on Agon for $4.9K and further room to negotiate.  How would the bass compare between the Focus 380 and the Contour S3.4 LE?

One of the other gentleman gave you some great advice.

You are not that far a drive from NY area. In one fell swoop you can go to 

Audio Connection and hear Vandersteen, Proac,B&W.

Audio Doctor: you can hear: Legacy although big they are fantastic, PSB, Dali,Paradigm, KEF, ATC,   personally if you are looking for a small foot print dynamic speaker a pair of ATC plus a small sub and some power will amaze you, one of the best speakers ever made for rock and they play super loud. Most modern rock recordings were mastered on ATC. 

As per the new vs used argument, many dealers have good deals on demo models which may have a nick or two but come with full warranty and support and we have many models which would fall under that umbrella buying used is cheaper but most speakers don't have transferable warranties and if you blow up a driver you may eliminate your savings. 

Also with purchasing through a dealer you are almost always guaranteed support and advice on getting the best out of your new speakers.

Woodbridge sells the Golden Ears. I have heard them three times at shows and dealers, and got totally different demos one they were too bright the other too dull the bass is impressive and they do play loud. I do agree with you they are ugly unless you setup up to the new and much more expensive Reference version. 

So in one day you could hear almost every speaker you could want to audition.

If you are a rock guy Magneplaners are not the best, Spatial speakers are interesting I have heard them at shows and was not blown away same with ZUs both were way to colored both do play loud. 

@twoleftears 

" There's one of those right now on Agon for $4.9K and further room to negotiate. How would the bass compare between the Focus 380 and the Contour S3.4 LE? "

The 380 is rated deeper, at 30Hz, vs 35Hz for the 3.4LE.  But that doesn't mean much as to the quality of the bass.  The Contour is a higher line, and may have more bass articulation.  Perhaps others have direct experience.