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Sound and quality of Legacy Speakers

Hello music lovers. I am researching my next speaker choice and here is where I am now. I am running a mcintosh MA7900, 200 watts per and a Node 2i and SVS Ultra towers and SB 13 Subs. Ok, I am enjoying my Ultras but the highs are not satisfying at higher volume, the mids and lows are good. I listen to blues rock at high volume and I love bass and slam. I also love Jazz at medium volume and I am seeking clean mids and crisp realistic highs. I was thinking of preowned Wilson’s Sophia’s until I saw the weight, I am 68 and my audio room is in my basement. I am seeking speakers at 100 lbs or less each. I am now looking at Legacy Signature SE, reviews are good and the used price are really low. I have not yet hear a pair, I see opinions. I am open to suggestions on other speakers.Thank you.
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dep14
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@vinylvalet 

Those are pretty nice speakers.  Actually curious as to why you are selling them.  If I didn't have my Salks, I would be taking a hard look at those.  

Truthfully, a fully active speaker makes a lot of sense to me.  (I know those have all sorts of options).  
dep14
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@vinylvalet 

Interesting on the ATC's.  That is still a fairly substantial speaker.  I liked the 50's at a show, but would likely want a little more low end punch... thinking the 100's would do it.

But those ATC actives are so fast and tight, I have wondered if they can actually "thump" and move a bit more air.  

I know the Focus can move a ton of air.
dep14
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Since you have the subs, and don't mind using them for 2 channel it opens up a host of options.

But, I too listen loud and like blues rock.

I have Salk SS12's, but those are not available anymore.  If you could score some SS8's, 10's, or 12's used... you might dig them.  

Or, the Salk SS 9.5's or Song 3 encore.  

With the SS8's, you will want the subs I suspect.  The SS10's and 12's.. no real need for subs unless you want.  (but tough speaker to find used)

Legacy is also a great option. IMO they do rock really well.  If you dig the Signatures, I would say go for it.  

JBL 3900's, 4700's, or the 4367, good options.

Wilsons, also do what you listen to well.  I personally do not like the focal tweeter versions, but the newer wilsons with the soft-domes are quite nice.


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