Legacy Audio Focus XD - Gain Matching Issue between the internal and external amp?

@fthompson251 

I misunderstood what you were asking. Purchasing the XD and bypassing the internal amp would certainly seem to defeat the purpose. The only other difference would be that the Focus SE and XD use different midbass drivers. 

@csmgolf

Sc2 said this;

"I believe you can order them with the function of disengaging the internal ice amps and use your own amp… "

I am fully aware of the difference between the SE and XD. So my point was if the purchaser wants the amp  disengaged wouldn’t the SE be same thing? One can also bi amp the XD with an external amp and use the internal amp for the bass. (This will be my intention when i get my XD’s)

I know one can with the Aeris and above, I don’t see why the Focus would be left out… I bet there would be a fee for this. Yes the powered version…

Steve

@fthompson251  The Focus SE is a passive speaker. The XD is powered with multiple connection options. Their website has the specifics of each.

@sc2   That would be the Focus SE wouldn't it?

I believe you can order them with the function of disengaging the internal ice amps and use your own amp… 

Steve

I  will love  hear more about these speakers as I plan to audition/buy a pair this summer. I also plan to use them in bi amp configuration with my VAC amp.

kota1,

I tried the XD with two different amps.  Both amps have slightly different gain.  I don't notice any difference.  Both amps are fine with the XD.  I believe a few db difference between amps is hard to notice, especially in the bass.  Basically no issue.  I posted this just want to know what other XD owners are dealing with the potential gain matching issue.  I personally don't think it is an issue.  In fact, the XD is very good sounding speakers.  Their bass is superb.

That would be a failure of design.  Legacy should have that handled.

Try it and see how it sounds, I doubt it will be a problem