My stepfather has the Focus SE in his system, and absolutely loves them. He has had Vandersteen 3A and Meadowlark Heron speakers, and these were stand above and vastly outperformed on all levels. Sound staging and delicate details excel in Legacy speakers, but they also have power and control. Build quality is top notch, same with cross over components.
Others noted wise thoughts with knowing maybe before hand if you need something as large as Focus SE, where Signature might be perfectly fine for your space. Or other direction, if something in the XD range would help you. In my stepfathers space, he absolutely NEEDS something powered-subwoofer related. I did room frequency measurements and his space is actually TOO big and doesn't resolve/retain bass notes well.
I have the Legacy Studio HDs and a small sub for my wonky small living room home theater, and man, my listening experience is not real far off from my stepfathers sound.
Legacy Focus SE or PS Audio FR20
My custom-made speakers have served me well for 40 years (including several upgrades) but given technological advancement I’m beginning to evaluate new speakers. Top of my list so far are Legacy Focus SE and PS Audio FR 20 - both of which I was able to hear at Axpona. Both are at or above my price range so I’m looking for insights from users on these or other suggestions at or below the price range. Listening habits are 60% rock/alternative, 20% folk, 20% jazz. Integrated amp is 175 watt Plinius 8200, TT is Sota Nova with older model Origin Live Silver tonearm and Grado Reference 3 cartridge. I do have some high-end hearing loss so I’m trying to factor that in as well. Any help appreciated, thanks!