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Upgrading speakers...Legacy Focus 20/20???

I want to hear as many opinions on Legacy Focus 20/20 as possible. I listen mostly to rock, blues, some jazz/fusion.
e.g. Dream Theater, Allman Bros, Jon Butcher, Liquid Soul. I am actually home demo'ing a pair of 20/20 right now for two weeks, but they are not broken in yet. My setup...speakers about 11' apart, 22" from rear & side walls(I know, not good), listening position about 11' from speakers, 10' high ceiling. My gear...Audio Research SP16L, Pioneer Elite pd-65, Aragon 8008bb on woof's, Manley Neo-Classic 250's on mid's/tweet's, PSB Stratus Gold's(not i's), Nordost Blue Heaven interconnects, Harmonic Tech's Fantasy speaker cables. I have loved my Gold's for seven years, but as my income increase's over the years... So far I'm pretty impressed with the 20/20's, the bass slam is really something(albeit a little boomy due to placement) and the soundstage is quite a bit larger than the Gold's. But at this price point, $6,800 in cherry, I'm not 100% convinced yet. And again, keeping in mind that the Foci are not broken in yet. Also, Phoenix area lacking wide selection of higher-end audio at this time.
Let me hear from 'ya...Thanks in advance
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darrylhifi
498 posts
 
I bought Signature III's brand new about 2/3 years ago. The Bass was horrible, all over the place , mids and highs just so so, I called Legacy and said I need more than two weeks , glad they gave me the extension, because by the third week they sounded like completely different speakers ..have been enjoying them ever since.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
Firstly, I used to own the PSB Golds. Nice speaker. I enjoyed it for a year before I moved on. I'm confused about what you're looking for. Rationalization to spend $6800 on those babies? You've been listening to them for 2 weeks in less than optimal conditions. I would set them up properly ( you know you've got to move them twice the distance you've got them now, from the rear wall and a least 3 feet from your side walls) and if you're still vacillating?--return 'em! They're not doing it for ya. Man, what you could buy USED for $6800. That's a whole other thread. Maybe you might want to consider that. peace, warren
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timo
610 posts
 
Warrenh has a great suggestion in buying used; however, if it were me, I would want to personally examine them for flaws, dings, etc. Open them up to check innards and then, of course, listen to them until I was satisfied one way or the other. I would NEVER buy loudspeakers unseen and unheard, especially for that kind of green.
perfectionist OP
197 posts
 
Timo, I agree. I bought my Manley amps used on Agon, and I was sweatin' it until they showed up. I couldn't imagine going through that stress with speakers at this price point. And the chances of finding something that I actually want in my area is gonna be real slim. I talked with Albert Von Schweikert yesterday for over an hour. They are currently working on getting to me their VR-4III SE's demo unit's. I'm very excited about the VR's, on paper I think their gonna suit my needs and my room more than the Focus 20/20.
sbachman
41 posts
 
Actually the Phoenix area has some good audio shops depending on what you are looking for. Email me and will get you a list of what's available. There is a dealer that carries Legacy as well as Dali(Which I have and love) as well as McIntosh. Also, there are other really fine audio shops in town.

Good Listening,

Steve Bachman
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