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Legacy Audio

Does anyone have any impressions of the speakers from Legacy Audio?

I want to purchase a set of two front speakers for stereo music listening only. I listen to a wide range of music types but lately have been on a classic rock kick. However my classical and opera library has to sound good also.

I am concerned with two things - first and foremost sound quality. Second, the speakers need to look nice as they will be going in an area that my wife wants to "look nice". A friend suggested I look into Legacy Audio.

I've only seen their web site and have not had a chance to actually hear their speakers, but I have to admit the web site is impressive. My budget can accomodate up to the FOCUS 20/20 speakers they have, but I would be interested in trying out some of the lower end ones as I'm not sure if my ears will detect the difference - hopefully I can get to one of their dealers one of these days to listen.

Any impressions would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone has any other suggestions for my needs, that would also be very useful.

Regards,
Peter
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blues_fan
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Dear Sir,

All of the above posts are right on target. The Legacies demand high current. Get a high current amp that will drive four ohm loads at 250 - 400 WPC for Classics or Sig III's and 400 - 600 WPC for Focus 20/20 and Whispers. You will be amazed at the sound you will get from ANY of the Legacies. The Legacy / Coda amp would do well, but my favorite is the Aragon Palladium 1K monoblocs.

I have Classics, SigIII's, and Whispers. I have heard Focus 20/20. They are all marvelous! Classics would work in medium sized rooms. Focus is probably the best rock and roll speaker, because of the bass response, but they need room to work! The Sig III's are no slouch, AT ALL, and would work in medium to large rooms.

Whispers would be your best classical / rock and roll combination performer. They have it all - except the extremely low bass response of the Focus 20/20 - and the imaging is phenomenal! Good luck!
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