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Original Legacy Studio Speakers

I’ve been kind of feeling like my LSA-10’s are a little too laid back for my amp, and I stumbled across a listing for a pair of Legacy Studios over on US Audio Mart. I’m thinking they might be a good match for my (CODA built) Legacy amp. 
Problem is that although the ad states that the drivers are original, they look different than the pics in the manual I found on Legacy’s website. Tweeter housing is different and woofer seems to lack the characteristic woven texture of kevlar.
Is it possible that these are an early version with slightly different drivers, or is this likely a bait and switch? Just thought I’d see what you guys thought...

the listing:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649735854-beautiful-legacy-audio-studio-v1-bookshelf-speakers/

the manual:

https://d2digq31msfd9c.cloudfront.net/uploads/manuals/studio.pdf?mtime=20210224113924&focal=none

thanks and cheers


rfnoise
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mulveling
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It doesn't look too suspicious to me; seller states these are the original version, and I believe they were in production for a while which makes it quite likely there were changes over the years. The drivers probably don't cost much to begin with, so this wouldn't be a very profitable scam. 

I had the early-2000s Legacy Signature III and like seller states placement was absolutely KEY, as was amp matching (for which you have the very capable CODA). Mine had the premium Rosewood finish too and it was GORGEOUS - I really prefer it to today's ubiquitous glossy finishes in this price range!

Could be a fun experiment.
csmgolf
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There were several versions of the Studio prior to the Studio HD. I believe the one in the ad is in fact a version prior to the one shown on the manual. The drivers changed between them. Some had one dip switch on back and some had two. I had a pair at one time with this driver compliment, but the one I had included only one switch on the back. This ad appears to be legit.
rfnoise OP
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Well, crap... I’ve been informed that the Studio series would be a pretty poor introduction to the Legacy sound, and not representative if their typical sound quality. Sigh.
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