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Has anyone listened to Legacy speakers?

I have seen several ads. and read bits and pieces of info. from Legacy. However, being in the military I haven't had the chance to make it to a show to listen to these speakers. I would like to hear your comments, good or bad. I believe my ears will make the final determination, but are they worth giving a listen? Thanks.
limabean683
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calldr
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Legacy took the cabinet design of the new Classic HD and made the Focus SE plus stronger bracing with some wiring and tweaking. More than one customer has suggested that the SE Focus should be the new HD model and drop the box design.
sthomas12321
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Legacy rocks! All this and a 10 year warranty!
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jmcgrogan2
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09-18-08: Sthomas12321
Legacy rocks! All this and a 10 year warranty!


There is no doubt that Legacy rocks....and does it very well. I lived with Legacy speakers for over 13 years, so I know. However, as I aged (DAMMIT!!!!), I also found my musical tastes changed too. I became more interested in listening to jazz, blues and folk (vocals). Since that time, I have found speakers that perform better in the midrange than the Legacy speakers do.

However, they are still my top recommended speakers for rockers!

Cheers,
John
douglas_schroeder
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Jmcgrogan, it's interesting how your preference in music changed, along with your equipment. I think this is pretty common. Do you recall your rig when you had the Legacy's in it, and your rig now? It would be interesting for us to see them both listed, to have an example of what you're talking about. You obviously have been in search of a rich midrange. What did you put together as far as a system to satisfy your change in musical taste?
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jmcgrogan2
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Hello Douglas_schroeder...or should I just call you Doug?
Great question! I would say that through most of my years with the Legacy's (2+, 1's, Focus) I used SS amplification. Many big names here, PS Audio 200c, Classe CA-200, Threshold T-400...etc.

As my tastes started to change, first I went to Vienna Acoustics Beethovens, and then the Strauss. Now I'm using Verity Audio Parsifal Encore's that are heavily modified. I've also switched from SS amplification to tube amplification. At my peak I was using a BAT VK-75SE that was highly modified (and also currently for sale). I am now downsizing due to family and economic reasons, and I've gone to a used VAC Avatar Super integrated amp.

I also plan to sell my analog rig, but I will not get out of analog totally, just downsize. I love it now, but did not do analog through my Legacy years (1987-2001). I'm also using a Marantz SA-11S1 w/ Ultimate mods from pcX for digital.

Hopefully this answers all of your questions, but please feel free to ask more if need be.

Cheers,
John
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