Why so many used focals?

You know, I’m 57 and I must admit to being more than a little frustrated with the whole High End journey I’ve been on for some 30 years now.  It always seemed to lead to something unobtainable...something I had in my early youth, but somehow was not able to regain.  Fun!  It just wasn’t there anymore.  It all became so serious....the relentless pursuit of some fictionalized ideal.  Why couldn’t I put on my favorite Zeppelin track or Yes album...Genesis or Pink Floyd without scratching my head?  Where did the emotional connection go?  Why did everything I play have to be audiophile approved to hear anything involving?  I used to feel the music.  Immerse myself in it.  The music was the event, not ogling my expensive gear.  Funny thing is, the systems that were the most fun were not necessarily audiophile approved.  Soooo...I’m going old school.  Ordered me a pair of JBL 4429’s!  Can’t wait to blast “In the Evening “!!

I have the impression that focals are mid-fi.

Focal...   mid-fi.  This is the same company that has made drivers for many high end companies in the past including Wilson.  The same company that has some of the most expensive and possibly most beloved car audio in the world.  The same company that was making speakers like the Grande Utopia way before mega speakers were ever popular.  Same company that has taken the headphone world by storm and continues to do so...  the same company that has some of the most coveted pro audio monitors in the world.  

Anyone talking down focal is either ignorant, or pretentious.  What a joke.

Just a guess here but could it be they sound bright and forward?

Just like any other successful brand Focal has a line for every budget. I didn't find them bright or forward either. I just got caught up in how good a dedicated listening room can sound and now I don't think I need speakers after all. If I didn't already have decent speakers I could happily live with the Kanta 3 so don't take my returning them as a judgement.