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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Just for the record Zeph or for those who may be concerned,
the difference between the Aeris and Helix is only 10% or 10 lbs per sqft.
That and why do you need subs with Helix when Whispers with subs are close to the Helix?
Umm not St. Louis but no worries!
And not six channels but four.
These are the forerunners to the upcoming offering and only one pair were built.
I couldn"t agree more with Sgr.& ,Cutler.
Bill Duddleston is a true visionary and what you listen to now will no doubt be different in two years down the road.
Anyone who thinks room correction is fad is only kidding themselves.
I have said this before and can't stress enough on the importance of having the speakers dialled to the room by a qualified tech.
Yes you can attempt it and Legacy will help get you there but the anguish is not worth the effort.
The techs do this on regular basis compared to the audiophile doing it once maybe twice.
I like the car analogy.... who would even attempt doing a tuneup on current model car without the proper engine analysis equipment?
IMHO room correction is no different.
How many cars are not using sophisticated electronic controls?None
As for tubes been there done that and not going back having had the pleasure of experiencing Coda's new 7X.
Pound for pound dollar for dollar there simply aren't many better values than lLegacy period!
They are in LA.
As for the 10% its based on weight per sq ft.
Helix has a large foot print than Aeris.
I'd have to check on the biding posts as these were a special pair hence the four channel.
They previously were 6 channel.
The new offering will be 4 channel.
This was the prototype pair for the new offering.
Anyhow someone will get a terrific deal!
Price includes setup with a factory tech.
The reason why I get a little annoyed when people tell me they have heard any of the current offerings in Aeris, Whisper or Helix is that it's utter nonsense. Until they are set in the listeners environment by a factory trained tech they have heard jack.
Been there done that with Whispers XDs.
Its like turning the lights on or digital before and after a great DAC.
They are set to a flat line the only thing better is if have
an anechoic chamber and not many have the cash for one of them.
The active Legacies literally remove the room from the equation when set properly.
It doesn't matter if the room is a 16 x 24 or a 12 x12.
The tech spends about a full day doing this.