Legacy Audio Empire "in da house" (almost) . . . I'm so Stoked!!

GlennDog
GlennDog Posts: 3,120
edited December 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
99% guaranteed. I'm picking them up tomorrow, these have been on the market for about 1 yr. I'm gonna take a Giant leap forward and pounce on these Bad Boys. I'll post pics soon . . .

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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited November 2012
    Great reviews on these GlennDog, but pictures are hard to come by. Lets see them.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2012
    Congrats!
    Jake
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited November 2012
    Congrats man, I dig my Focus 20/20's and they aren't leaving anytime soon. Hope those empires sound great, we may turn you into a Legacy fan yet. If any of you cruise their website, their inwalls, surrounds, subs.....just sick man. Not cheap, but definately gives you something to drool over and cruise the used markets for.
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited November 2012
    They were on the marekt for a year? Crazy, where abouts are you located?

    I always loved the look of these and I like Legacy for their sound (from what I remember when I heard them long ago) and never hear anything but praise for them.

    Congrats and post some pics!
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited November 2012
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    cstmar01 wrote: »
    They were on the marekt for a year? Crazy, where abouts are you located?

    Hard times on some folks, but he was too high in price to begin with, as these are rare, per someone I spoke to at Legacy, maybe oly 8 pair were ever delivered . . . . It's kind of a bummer, with him being down on his luck . . .
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Congrats and post some pics!

    Here ya go !

    It's was a cold ride home with the Empires being in the back of the PU. I wont fire them up until tomorrow. For now, cosmetically, they're a solid 8.5 - 9 outta 10. There are 2 spots where the grill cloth is a little loose and I don know how to tighten it up, cuz where it's loose, it's not accessible (I think)

    So the specs on the Empires is this:
    4 way speaker with 6 drivers
    4 ohms
    Sensitivity 95 dB@2.83V/1m
    Freak . . . . . 38Hz - 25,000

    I am hoping the good Adcom 5802 can "burn the house down"

    Get this, the cr?me de la cr?me is that it came with the Legacy Broadway center channel!!! (and some ancillary cables PBJ, Illuminati, and ~30 ft S cable)

    G
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
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  • wattmeworry
    wattmeworry Posts: 224
    edited November 2012
    Congrats on some great speakers
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited November 2012
    Wow man, nice score. I think the Broadway is their entry level center, but still a nice one anyway. Should sound good all together. Now your gonna want to upgrade everything else. Tell ya what, those few tube integrateds that flew around the FM would have sounded wounderfull on these puppies. Tubes and Legacy speaks go pretty darn good together. Let us know how you like them.

    I forsee some Focus HD's in your future with the Empires as surrounds.....what a kick **** system that would be. Enjoy bro. I'm stoked for ya !!
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    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

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    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited November 2012
    That is a really nice score man! Now get ready to enjoy some tunes on those bad boys, better start setting up the playlist.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited November 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Tell ya what, those few tube integrateds that flew around the FM would have sounded wounderfull on these puppies. Tubes and Legacy speaks go pretty darn good together. Let us know how you like them.

    I forsee some Focus HD's in your future with the Empires as surrounds.....what a kick **** system that would be. Enjoy bro. I'm stoked for ya !!

    Tony, My sig needs updating . . about 4 months ago I scored a Cary pre SLP-98 with line inputs (no more vinyl, bummer) . . . since then, I've upped the ante with some sweet NOS tubes . . . .again, very Stoked! . . .

    Thanks guys,

    G
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited November 2012
    I forgot to mention the Legacy Broadway center channel is a perfect 10/10 and heavy as H-E double hockey sticks . . . .AND BI-WIREABLE !!!!

    G
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2012
    Nice looking speakers!!!!!!
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited November 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Wow man, nice score. I think the Broadway is their entry level center, but still a nice one anyway. Should sound good all together.

    I'm not so sure about that, Tony. I think the Broadway was the matched center for the Empires. This set has been for sale for a long time, and I had done a bunch of tlking wit Legacy, and it is my understanding that this center (a handful were made) and the less than 10 sets of Empires ever produced were the only ones to use those drivers (from some German company I cannot remember), which is ultimately the reason I did not buy them. They likely sound fantastic, as Legacy can do no wrong, it seems. I know you are already aware that is the case, tony.

    btw, I demoed the focus SE and Signature SE back to back, and for a Music only system, I prefer the Sig. That new mid range driver is a thing of beauty. I'm curious to see iff they pass on the AMT from the Aerius on down the line in the future.
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited November 2012
    btw glenndog, Congrats on the purchase. I am certain they will bring you memorable moments.
    design is where science and art break even.
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited November 2012
    newrival wrote: »
    I'm not so sure about that, Tony. I think the Broadway was the matched center for the Empires. This set has been for sale for a long time, and I had done a bunch of tlking wit Legacy, and it is my understanding that this center (a handful were made) and the less than 10 sets of Empires ever produced were the only ones to use those drivers (from some German company I cannot remember), which is ultimately the reason I did not buy them. They likely sound fantastic, as Legacy can do no wrong, it seems. I know you are already aware that is the case, tony.

    In previous threads I've asked for guidance, and Tony has been very helpfull/insightfuly (Thanks Bro.). . . yes VERY low production on these Empires (less than 10 pairs ever made), I felt my Risk/Reward was OK based on the sale price and the very low use of the Empire (used 5 yrs and in storage 5yrs) plus the center speaker at No Charge

    All told MSRP on the Empires $6250 and the center channel $1250 . . .

    total purchase price . . . under a G . . . priceless . . .

    this leaves me room for VR3 mods, TREY? got my #

    G
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited November 2012
    always wanted to hear those speakers, have fun
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    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited November 2012
    Listen to them awhile my friend before commiting to mods. You got a hell of deal there dude. I really dig how Legacy voices their speakers. They sound good with any kind of music you throw at them, and are not as picky on placement as some others Like Maggies or Logans. They do sound better the more room you give them to breath though. Not to mention Bill is just a down right nice guy to talk to and knows his stuff.

    Their Phantom surrounds are a thing of beauty too, been lusting over those for awhile. Can you imagine a pair of their Goliath subs, it would probably push your couch back a few feet.....and your wallet into the last century.:lol:

    C'mon man, hook those puppies up, I'm just as stoked as you are, that Cary pre should sound awesome on these.
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited November 2012
    Simply Beautiful!! I'll have to get my ears on some of those.
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  • Jimmy64
    Jimmy64 Posts: 4
    edited November 2012
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    I'm glad to see you are happy with your purchase. It must be an exciting addition to your setup. Enjoy the ride...

    Jimmy
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  • newrival
    newrival Posts: 2,017
    edited November 2012
    Glenn, for the price, it seems like a no-brainer. I am sure they are great.

    Also, the Legacy house sound seems like a natural progression for those who like Polk. They also share huge bang for the buck.
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  • adb3da
    adb3da Posts: 507
    edited November 2012
    You got those speakers plus the center and the cables all for under $999???? That's crazy!
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited November 2012
    Congrats on what sounds like a smokin' deal! Never heard any of their line, but I'd like to.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2012
    That is an amazing deal! Nice!!
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  • wattmeworry
    wattmeworry Posts: 224
    edited November 2012
    GlennDog, have you hooked these up yet,still waiting for your opinion of the Empires.
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  • playback
    playback Posts: 101
    edited November 2012
    A fellow Audiophile and I went to a demo years back at a Hotel to hear some Legacy speakers and I have not forgotten the sound to this day!

    Sweet speakers congrats:smile:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited November 2012
    wattmeworry wrote: »
    GlennDog, have you hooked these up yet,still waiting for your opinion of the Empires.

    Well, either he's still spinning the last of his 500+ cd's, or he's chasing down the guy who sold them to him.

    Normally when someone is that jacked up, they bounce in like a superball to say how floored they are. I'm guessing he wasn't tickled pink.
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited November 2012
    Maybe he can't get his ears off them yet, lol.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited November 2012
    Or he licked the finish off of one and is still working on the other.
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    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
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    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited November 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Or he licked the finish off of one and is still working on the other.

    You guys crack me up!

    Work has been crazy but my slow season is about to kick in and I'll update/review the Empires later. For now all I can say is WOW! These really sound Kick A$$ ! I have been experimenting with some tubes and cables and the rig is coming together very nicely. I'll post my first (ever) review before X-mas . . .

    G

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited November 2012
    Do you like them better than your SDA's?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited November 2012
    Would love to hear those speakers based off of what I have been told! CONGRATS! :)

    Now ya just gotta upgrade those crossovers! :-P
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