Any opinions on Leagacy stuff?


Just received a Legacy Audio catalog in the mail. I've heard of them before, but never had a chance to audition them. Just wondered who has, and what you thought. Having 6 to 10 drivers in one speaker sounds interesting to say the least.
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I have Legacy Focus speakers ($5400) and love them. They're clean, dynamic, and efficient. Bass extends very low, but when you play them, you sometimes think bass is weak. If there's little bass in the source material, the speaker will not produce bass--unlike many other speakers. My Focus speakers each have 3 12" woofers, but Legacy designed them where there's very little woofer movement. According to Legacy, long woofer throws increase distortion and delays. It's difficult to explain, but these speakers are not designed for rap material. Cabinetry is first rate as well. My Focus speakers are 6 years old and I've never had a problem with them. Legacy states that they've been designed to make it easy for the customer to self service. This may be true. It's easy to remove the front grill and all drivers are held by screws. I definately do not want to move or ship these 175 lbs. speakers.
I visited their Springfield, IL factory/showroom and thought the "Classic" was the best sounding thing there. Their larger models might shine in a HUGE room but I wasn't that impressed with what I heard.
I enjoy my Legacy Focus speakers very much. I bought them new after auditioning them at the factory over five years ago. It is now possible to audition them at various spots around the country. Legacy usually runs ads for auditions in the mainstream audio magazines. There are a number of different speakers to choose from so it is easy to find one that will fit your room and checkbook. My speakers have been completely reliable and have run on Carver, Adcom and Mark Levinson amps.
I own some Legacy equipment in addition to other manufactures equipment. Legacy makes good high quality, big bang for the buck equipment. I really like my Signiture III, and Studio speakers. Coda makes their amps and pre-amps, I have not had a problem with my amp or pre-amp. I highly recommend them. You must hear and see to appreciate!