New Speakers

[rwjr44]

Anyone using Legacy Audio Focus's or Signatures's? Opinion/comparisons? Thanks.

I have Focus SEs and they are a great match foe the D200s and I going to D400s would make them sing even better. The Signature's are very similar just not as good. The folks at Legacy are very proud of the Focus and I am very happy with them.

Hi, rwjr thanks for the reply. Can you describe what you like about them please. What comparisons have you made?

So sorry to take this long to reply. I was a long time owner of Martin Logan speakers and even dabbled with Magnepan a few times. Before buying these speakers I auditioned (at home) Zu Definition IVs, Revel Studio (I forget the model but comparable in price) and I took the time to listen to the new Focal models in a well appointed audio store. The Legacy Audio Signatures SEs (SEs) were certainly a match for these speakers and didn't have an idiosyncratic sound. I was concerned that the D200 wouldn't have enough power for the SEs but it drives the speakers very well. The SEs would benefit from more power but that won't happen for some time. The SEs are quiet and well mannered. Silky smooth throughout the range but illustrates the nature of the recording (Bad recordings sound bad). Slam? SLAM! But only when the recording dictates it. No false mid bass or low bass. I am often startled when listening to a recording with a high dynamic range. The music is quiet and then suddenly the impact of the dynamic passage can be felt and just as sudden the music is quiet again. I love the way the instruments are rendered regardless of the genre. I am mainly a jazz fan but also listen to a good amount of R&B, rock and electronic music. I even try to listen to modern pop. Try because much of today's pop is poorly produced and grates on the nerves. It sounds good in the car but not so much on the rig.   My room is 20' X 13' X 8' and the speakers are placed well into the room. Finally, the price was right. These speakers are available with good discounts when choosing the standard veneers AND they started construction only after I ordered. Made just for me!