Legacy SE versus Vandersteen Quatros

Have heard the Quattros, and they are indeed refined. Have not auditioned the Legacy products but are in the process---am not wedded to either

If there are addl suggestions, I am only to glad to receive the input---power is ample from my Tube Amplification, but room has some limitations---older house---rm is approx 12 feet across, but long (using old dining room for this gear and other--from couch to speakers is approx 10 ft or better, so Whispers (while being far to large for room anyway) might be overkill as well--besides price, since I am seeking to stay in approx 10,000 dollar range up/down----

Weirdly, Whispers are said to work in small rooms, and close to boundaries (though the later will not be your problem). Where are you located? Bill D. does auditions at the Legacy factory in Springfield IL, and is a very helpful guy. Wherever you are, I'd contact Legacy directly.

10k give you lots of options (used Sohia II, or even III, to name one), and I do lots of listening.

J

I have years of experience with both models (well Legacy Focus 20/20) that is 90-95% of what the HD now is.
The Legacy was a speaker lived with happily for over 5 yrs till we heard the Quatro, the bass was so much more, more slam, impact, better pace. The Mids had a smoother for pleasing and defined image and impact aswell. The treble while often on Legacy was found to fatigue was all but gone given the recording was not piss poor.
There was an extended period of disbelief that the smaller woofers were actually so much better at bass production and the fact you can tune them to most any room is a super bonus.
The Legacy is a good speaker with a good track record and longevity. The Quatro is a GREAT speaker with even as good or better longevity aswell as an outstanding track record of its own.
IMO (and I have said this often) the Legacy is a college kids speaker.....it will jump up and jam at a moments notice, the Quatro however is the grown ups speaker,,the one you go to after you have experience, made mistakes and now know what you want.

10k give you lots of options (used Sohia II, or even III, to name one), and I do lots of listening.

Yikes, many typos. Shd be:

10k gives you lots of options (used Sophia II, or even III, to name one), and I'd do lots of listening.

J

What Chadnliz said.