What would I rather buy, a SE or an upgraded non SE speaker?

I suppose it depends on price difference, but if for example a SE is 15-20% more than an upgraded model, I would go for the SE rather than wonder if my expensively upgraded model is actually as good as the new one.

Roon/Tidal, SBT, Trinnov ST2 , Twin Devialet D premiers, Vivid Audio Giya G1 Spirits, dedicated and treated room.
Meridian gear: 568.2mm and DSP5000's acting as TV speakers.