Never heard the Fluance speakers, but this is why I disagree that "high end" should necessarily be linked to price. I think it's a reflection of the maker's intent. If you're serious about making good sounding gear, it can be done at a fairly low price point.
No doubt the Fluances have limited deep bass & dynamic range, and other compromises necessary to stay in budget. No doubt, they are using the best components they can source with their cost constraints, and spent serious time voicing the design. I think all Canadian companies are allowed access to a national testing facility.
The KEFs were designed & built to a more stringent set of standards and a significantly higher budget was allowed for the final speaker cost. I have no doubt that they would out-perform the Fluances wrt those standards. Voicing, though, is ultimately partly subjective. Not everyone will agree with any design team's choices.