Legacy Whispers

vikashp
vikashp Posts: 11
edited May 2008 in Vintage Speakers
Hey guys. I got a pair of SDA SRS 2.3's that i'm pretty happy with but I came across a deal that's hard to refuse. I can get a pair of used Legacy Whispers in Rosewood for $2990 shipped! It comes with the matching processor. Those things are like $17K new right now and cheapest on audiogon is $6.5K. I was leary of the seller but he said he would ship first and I can pay him after 5 day inspection period.

Anybody listen to them before? They each have like (4) 15" woofers but since it's free-air they are not too bass heavy.

Should I jump on this? They are so gorgeous!
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited May 2008
    A friend owns a pair of Legacy Audio Focus (smaller model I think), and they are great speakers, but they demand so much power of a good amp...
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited May 2008
    vikashp wrote: »
    Hey guys. I got a pair of SDA SRS 2.3's that i'm pretty happy with but I came across a deal that's hard to refuse. I can get a pair of used Legacy Whispers in Rosewood for $2990 shipped! It comes with the matching processor. Those things are like $17K new right now and cheapest on audiogon is $6.5K. I was leary of the seller but he said he would ship first and I can pay him after 5 day inspection period.

    Anybody listen to them before? They each have like (4) 15" woofers but since it's free-air they are not too bass heavy.

    Should I jump on this? They are so gorgeous!

    Don't see how you can lose, go fo it.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited May 2008
    hoosier21 wrote: »
    Don't see how you can lose, go fo it.

    Unless he doesnt like their sound. 4 free air 15's....be interesting to see how they sounded.


    Legacy always has awesome woodwork :)
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  • Road Runner
    Road Runner Posts: 106
    edited May 2008
    vikashp wrote: »
    It comes with the matching processor.

    What does the processor do?
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited May 2008
    Road Runner wrote: »
    What does the processor do?

    bass management
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • Texas42
    Texas42 Posts: 404
    edited May 2008
    I used to own a pair of Focus which are truly 'full range' speakers...I auditioned a pair of Whispers in Houston when Bill Dudleston brought them there for a limited open audition. These are truly magnificent speakers without a weakness in any area. Beautiful speakers as well. A definite step up (in my opinion) to the SDA and welllllll worth the price being asked. I'll take 'em if you decide they don't suit your purposes....:)
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  • vikashp
    vikashp Posts: 11
    edited May 2008
    I'm gonna go ahead with the deal. I figure I can't go wrong. It will be interesting comparison to my 2.3's.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited May 2008
    vikashp wrote: »
    I'm gonna go ahead with the deal. I figure I can't go wrong. It will be interesting comparison to my 2.3's.


    I spent some time yesterday reading up on these, and I think I would give them a shot too for that price. Let us know how it goes...and take pics :D
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  • vikashp
    vikashp Posts: 11
    edited May 2008
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    I spent some time yesterday reading up on these, and I think I would give them a shot too for that price. Let us know how it goes...and take pics :D

    Yes I will!
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  • vikashp
    vikashp Posts: 11
    edited May 2008
    Well guys it looks like it was all a scam. I had a feeling and would never had sent payment until I actually saw the merchandise. He just sent me an email about shipping-freight with a shipping company from Romania. I did a WHOIS search on the domain and it was just registered a month ago. Oh well. At least i'm not out any money.

    Here's the email he sent:
    Hello


    I have completed the shipment. I shipped the package with Canton Freight

    Here are the details

    www.canton-freight.ro

    tracking: xxxxx
    Date: 05142008


    you need to complete a payment deposit of $2,990.00 in order to release the package. You can find all payment details on the tracking page. Do not hesitate to contact me in case you have any questions
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited May 2008
    That sucks. I feel for you. You'll get a good one. Keep your head up.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited May 2008
    No money lost so good for you
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,204
    edited May 2008
    Just goes to show..............if it's too good to be true; it probably is. Good thing no actual money changed hands.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited May 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Just goes to show..............if it's too good to be true; it probably is. Good thing no actual money changed hands.

    Exactly. You gotta ask your seller what motivates him to act against his self interest. It does happen (divorce, illness, bankruptcy, gambling debts, etc.) but never to me.

    I did have a guy offer to sell me his watch because he said he wanted buy a hooker. Gotta respect that.
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited May 2008
    dcmeigs wrote: »
    Exactly. You gotta ask your seller what motivates him to act against his self interest. It does happen (divorce, illness, bankruptcy, gambling debts, etc.) but never to me.

    I did have a guy offer to sell me his watch because he said he wanted buy a hooker. Gotta respect that.

    How's that watch working??;)
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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