~$10K speaker budget - Focal Kanta 2/3s or choose something else?

[zambie]

Speaker placement along with subtle room correction definitely is going to be the next thing I focus on to get more adept around. No point spending this kind of money if I'm going to be lazy with those two things ... so, if you have books/ resources that you feel I should read up on, please share my way - will be much indebted.

Although on loan, I would still expect the Sabrinas to be properly installed as per the Wilson Audio Setup Process (WASP).  Although best left to experienced installers, the process is not a secret.
Check out WASP here.

Yup! I've been reading up on that quite a bit, but the guys will come and set the speakers up - asked me to carve out 2-3 hours while they do that.