Mepstein, neither the WIlsons or the Focals' will 100% synergize with your Origins.
We have been doing surround sound for over 30 years, if matching your origins is a priority, then the Wilsons will be a much closer sonic match, as their tweeter is also a soft dome, so at least they are in the same family.
Did you hear both of these speakers on Mcintosh gear?
The Mcintosh gear tends to be rolled off in the treble vs other brands of electronics which are more neutral, Mcintosh products mirror a more tube like presentation, which would favor the pairing with the Focals whose Beryilium tweeter does show more detail than the Wilsons, but then you are less close to matching the Origins.
If you are doing surround sound the most important loudspeaker is the center channel, the rest of the loudspeakers for back or surrounds the Origins will still work no matter which main speakers are chosen.
WIlsons tend to image better with a more holographic presentation than the Focals which throw a wide but less specific soundstage.
Personally we would recommend that you keep looking and not limit yourself to just these two companies.
We heard some speakers at Axpona that combine many of the traits of both of these speakes in a somewhat similar price point.
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
We have been doing surround sound for over 30 years, if matching your origins is a priority, then the Wilsons will be a much closer sonic match, as their tweeter is also a soft dome, so at least they are in the same family.
Did you hear both of these speakers on Mcintosh gear?
The Mcintosh gear tends to be rolled off in the treble vs other brands of electronics which are more neutral, Mcintosh products mirror a more tube like presentation, which would favor the pairing with the Focals whose Beryilium tweeter does show more detail than the Wilsons, but then you are less close to matching the Origins.
If you are doing surround sound the most important loudspeaker is the center channel, the rest of the loudspeakers for back or surrounds the Origins will still work no matter which main speakers are chosen.
WIlsons tend to image better with a more holographic presentation than the Focals which throw a wide but less specific soundstage.
Personally we would recommend that you keep looking and not limit yourself to just these two companies.
We heard some speakers at Axpona that combine many of the traits of both of these speakes in a somewhat similar price point.
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ