In 1983 engineering prodigy, Bill Dudleston, and co-founder, Jacob Albright, who set the cabinetry standards that LEGACY still lives up to today, began their remarkable quest to develop the worlds finest loudspeakers. A rich background of physics and an uncanny grasp of acoustic modeling, combined with good old-fashioned craftsmanship led the team to first produce the renowned Legacy-1. Word soon spread through the audiophile community of a little company in Illinois who delivered unprecedented performance and value. Since that time the Legacy-1 has become a Clas-sic and Legacy has produced such legendary models as the Focus and Whisper systems.

We take great pride in building each pair of speakers as though we were building them for ourselves. Our speakers consistently provide wider bandwidth, lower distortion, greater efficiency and higher reliabil-ity than our competition. Our 7 year performance guarantee assures your LEGACY speakers will provide the highest level of enjoyment.

I am fortunate to have chosen loudspeaker development as my lifes work. It has utilized

my chemical engineering, physics and mathematics

background almost daily. It has offered moments of both

humility and glory, but most gratifying is the reward of continual, stair-stepped

successes even after 30 years. I sense that this is a never

ending staircase to be followed for generations as we

asymptotically approach unattainable perfection.

Co-founder, Jacob AlbrightThe Stubborn Dutch Craftsman

LEGACY is an industry leader in applying digital signal processing to correct for room variations due to resonances, reflections and reverberation. Our speakers boast radiation patterns that are strategically configured for your room. As you move upwards in the LEGACY speaker line you can be certain of several trends: distortion will decrease, transient speed will increase, frequency extension will increase and directivity will be more controlled. As car designer Carroll Shelby declared long ago: There is no replacement for displacement.

Bill Dudleston has designed and provided LEGACY speaker monitors for Arista, Sony, Epic Records, Universal Music Group and archival organizations such as the Stradivari Violin Society. Multi-Grammy award-winning producers Rick Rubin, Antonio L.A. Reid, and renowned mastering engineer, Herb Powers, have utilized and pub-licly touted the LEGACY designs as assisting in producing artists Sheryl Crowe, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mariah Cary, and Usher. Re-mastering engineer Steve Hoffman has utlized the LEGACY speakers on re-issues of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

Celebrate with us three decades of relentless pursuit for perfection in audio reproduction. A product platform unequalled in terms on aesthetics, build quality, sonic performance and technology. LEGACY continues to push the envelope in acoustic design. Just as in the beginning, our doors are open and all are invited to hear our fine products and see how they are built.

Bill Dudleston, Chief Designer, Founder of Legacy Audio

LEGACYs new dual Air Motion tweeter (pictured above) extends bandwidth and

dynamics due to premium grade Neodymium magnetics

and Kapton diaphragms stable to 750 degrees

Farenheit.

*Kapton is a registered trademark of DuPont.

Continuing the Pursuit for Perfection

I have always been a proponent of low mass, high acceleration drive elements. The acceleration capability of the loudspeakers diaphragms ultimately determines the overall transient or wave-form tracing capability of the loudspeaker.

The recent Aeris loudspeaker development gave me the opportunity to tool LEGACYs new dual Air Motion tweeter. LEGACY Audio has enjoyed the benefits of low mass ribbon drivers since 1984. I have a collection of ribbon tweeters from the world over and always loved the way good ribbons reproduced the swishing sound of brushes on a snare- and the simple honesty in the reproduction of strings without imparting an edgy ringing effect found in most tweeters. Theres just something right about the sound like a C12 mic capsule. However, ribbons typically exhibit moderate power handling and are limited in their low frequency range. The benefits of further increasing the dynamics to natural levels and extending the frequency range of such ribbons would be considerable, musically.

To build a better speaker, one MUST first acknowledge that loudspeakers are dreadfully slow by nature. Their responsiveness lags the electrical waveforms settling time by orders of magnitude; logically so, if one contrasts the mass of an electron to the mass of a speaker diaphragm.Speakers are also extremely inefficient--wasting more than 98% of their input power in the form of heat and out-of-phase motion.

For these two reasons I have been working with speaker motors with magnetic field strengths as high as 2 Tesla (60,000 times the field strength of our planet Earth) to overcome these limita-tions. With such field strength, greater levels of articulation are possible at the lower limits of a transducer. For example, the reproduction of a simple strike of a heavy anvil will reveal tones that are richer, darker and more complex than otherwise possible.

In constructing the new dual Air Motion tweeter, it was necessary to accordion-fold sixteen square inches of Kapton into the 4 long, 1 wide chamber. Neodymium again was employed to provide the flux density required. But the solution was made even more elegant by mounting the new 4 ribbon on the same faceplate as its complementary 1 AMT ribbon super-tweeter. The results were more uniform dispersion and tremendous attack. Treble now had weight instead of tizz. A natural fullness in the treble is exhibited-- reminding us why we love high-end audio so much.

The design radically increases piston area in the forward plane extending band-width, sensitivity, and frequency range. Because the design is open air, the system is virtually free of enclosure resonance and room limitations. Whisper XDs differ-ential alignment is analagous to a dual element microphone. Signals from the two baffles are combined acoustically with time compensation to steer the low frequency wave-launch forward, while creating a progressivley reduced acoustic output to the sides until reaching a null at 90 degrees off axis. This eliminates boundary interactions from sidewalls, ceiling and floor. The gradient acoustic pressure reaching the listener at each ear contains far less room noise, allowing the brain to lock in on the natural ambience in the recording.

The Whisper XD represents the ultimate in refinement. No other loudspeaker offers the combination of openness, imaging placement, and overall resolution and dynamics. Whisper XD is the benchmark of directivity controlled loudspeakers.

Combined with our Wavelaunch processor, Whisper XD is readily adapted to any listening environment. Whisper XDs unique differential design is based on the same technology on which dual element microphones operate. Sound reaches listener in full vector form allowing each ear to hear what was intended in original recordings. No other speaker offers a broader soundstage with a larger sweet spot.

Finish: Rosewood

Speaker of the Year - Stereo Mojo

Best of Show, CES - Consumer Electronics Daily News

The Legacy Audio Whisper is a fabulously enjoyable speaker system. It can comfort-ably accommodate a room of nearly any size, presents fewer problems of placement than any other large speaker I have encountered, and fulfills Bill Dudlestons design goals and performance claim Legacy has made for it. - Paul Bolin, Stereophile

Ive never heard a speaker even begin to do what the Whisper does. Its the first speaker Im aware of whose design addreses every major problem encountered in recreating music in the home. Based on my listening sessions with the Whispers, I believe Bill Dudleston has for the first time identified these problems and, more importantly, engineered unique solutions to overcome them. - Tom Port, Better

Exceptionally clean, not just in detail resolution but in reproducing dynamics and subtle changes. The Whispers display exceptional air and life with warmth similar to the finest tube amplifiers...These are great speakers. - Anthony Cordesman, The Absolute Sound

...a music lovers dream. - Douglas Schroeder, Dagogo

Tell you what. Id put the Whisper XDs up against any Wilson or Focal, Ive heard them all. Id take the Whispers. - James Darby, Stereo Mojo

Most Dialed in Room at CES - HomeTheaterReview.com

...the Whisper XD stood up and practically paraded its total musical dominance over the piece...the Whispers completely owned whatever they were handed. -Scot Hull, PartTimeAudiophile.com

Just add your stereo amplifier and you are ready to go!

Introducing the LEGACY Aeris! A technological powerhouse of a loudspeaker featuring an open-air upper end with a powered bass section and digital room correction. The Aeris system is the first to use LEGACYs new dual Air Motion tweeter with a titanium encrusted 8 midrange imported from Italy. This trans-parent sounding midrange boasts an enormous magnetic structure. The bottom end is articulated by a 10 midbass and dual 12 subwoofers with a linear volume displacement of nearly 200 cubic inches. The bass section is powered by 750 watts of ICEpower amplification and offers exceptional extension to 16Hz.

The included 24 bit DSP includes balanced and unbalanced analog inputs and outputs, level control, and both S/PDIF coaxial and USB inputs.

The elegant design employs a 2.25 thick baffle with 2 side walls. The upper portion of the speaker cabinet is open-air dipole for fast decay of midbass frequencies and airy spacious highs. Meticulous craftsmanship displays options such as a leather laminated baffle, carbon fiber laminated base with a facetted front and sculpted sides.

Finish: Sapele Pommele

The Focus SE represents 20 years of continuous refinement of this renowned four way design. The Focus SE has been proclaimed by the press to be one of the finest loudspeakers in the world-- let alone its price class. It is utilized by industry music legends, as a reference by multiple reviewers, and offers the ultimate in dynamics, bandwidth and resolution in its price class. The faster, broader range dual Air Motion tweeter allows us to open up Focus SE to its maximum.

Focus SE features internal silver HF wire and a crossover hand-tuned and pair matched by designer, Bill Dudleston. Drive complement includes dual 12 woofers for 200 cubic inches of linear displacement, and an over and under arrangement of our 7 Silver/Graphite/ Rohacell cast frame drivers that inhibits the formation of bothersome floor reflections.

Finish: Natural Cherry

Listening through the Focus SE is a very simple thing: its the difference between listening to a recording, and being there. Once youve heard how good it can be, its hard to go back. - Dave Upton, Home Theater Shack

Best of Show, CES - Consumer Electronics Daily News

...the LEGACY Focus is the finest value that I have ever encountered in high-end audio. - Paul Bolin, Stereophile

I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of speakers on the market which are as good as the Focus SE. - Peter Vercher, Stro Prestige when comparing the Focus SE to $40k to $80k benchmarks

...a masterpiece at its price point. Recommended without reservation! - Douglas Schroeder, Dagogo

...rest assured that the Focus SE offers excellent value for the money. In both appearance and performance, these speakers set a high standard and offer excellent value. - Karl Nehring, Audio Xpress

...the speakers demonstrated utmost clarity and immaculate detailing...The speakers simply unraveled all the possible layers that the artist wanted the listeners to experience. - S. Bhosle AV MAX

The Signature SEs produce that elusive blend of detail, neutrality and dynamic range that lead to both a realistic sound portrait and an enjoyable listening experience. Most comparably-priced floor-standing speakers in this price range would struggle to meet the speed and clarity of the Signature SEs. - Brian Kahn, HomeTheaterReview.com

The Signature SE represents the only sealed box align-ment in the LEGACY line-up. Taut bass lines emerge without overhang, yet provide solid punch. The loud-speaker has the ability to be placed very close to back wall boundaries without exhibiting excess heaviness.

Rear contour switches allow one to adjust for the pres-ence and brightness of the room, and to trim the bass if placed near the rear wall. The drive complement is quite similar to the renowned Focus SE featuring the very same dual air motion tweeter and 7 Silver/ Graphite midrange, but a customized pair of 10 woof-ers that can also augment energy in the lower midrange region. This provides a smooth transition between the bass and midrange and a very smooth, full sound.

Finish: Black Pearl

System shown in Rosewood Finish

LEGACY offers many different home theater configurations including 8 unique speaker options for front mains, 3 center channels, 4 subwoofers, and 3 types of on-wall surrounds. Further combinations are available to installers through our LEGACY Professional Audio line.

Should you require consultation, contact your LEGACY distributor, dealer, or our home office and wed be happy to offer our assistance.

Some LEGACY Recommended Configurations:

Main: Whisper XDCenter: Marquis XDSurround: Phantom HDSubwoofer: Xtreme XD

Main: Focus SECenter: Silverscreen HD or Marquis XDSurround: Phantom HDSubwoofer: Xtreme XD

Main: Signature SECenter: Silverscreen HDSuround: Phantom HD or DecoSubwoofer: Metro

Main: Classic HDCenter: Silvercreen HD or Cinema HDSurround: DecoSubwoofer: Metro

Main: ExpressionCenter: Cinema HDSurround: Deco or Studio HDSubwoofer: Metro

Classic HDThe updated Classic HD delivers an incredible mid-bass punch along with crystal clear vocals and detailed highs. Certainly one of the best values in all of high-performance audio! The compact footprint makes the Classic HD easy to place and its tower design puts the tweeter at seated ear level. Great as a front pair in home theater applications--exacting enough for the most critical audiophile.

Expression

A favorite among home theater enthusiasts, Expression features a precision spiral ribbon tweeter and dual 8 cast frame woofers. It offers a warm, robust mid-bass unlike most thin sounding towers. Expression delivers the impact-filled performance character that is LEGACY.

Finish: Natural Cherry

Finish: Rosewood

The Classic HDs are so well designed that you are likely to keep them for years. I have no doubts that the Classic HD- by virtue of its size, performance and price- will be one of Legacys most popular speakers. Stellar Sound Award recommended! -John Gatski, Everything Audio Network

The Classic HD delivers extreme clarity, open highs and expressive bass.- Stro Prestige

Unconditionally, unhesitatingly, and with my utmost confidence and sincerity- recommended. -Tom Lyle, Sensible Sound

The perfect option for home theater without giving up stereo performance.- High Definition Magazine

One of the finest compact monitors ever built, Studio HD features an 8 Silver/Graphite bass/midrange and our 1 folded AMT tweeter. A favorite among reviewers and recording professionals. Coupled with the Metro subwoofer, Studio HD offers a building block approach to true high-end audio.

Finish: Black Pearl

Finish: Rosewood

I can see why some professional recording studios pick Legacy speakers as their choice for music play back. If you are looking for big, detailed sound in a small and beautiful package, the Studio HDs may be just what the doctor ordered. - Jim Milton, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity

..once you hear it, youll know youre listening to something special. Legacy Audios Studio HD appeals to both the heart and the head. Its truth of timbre helped the pair of them to covey the raw emotion of music when it was there.. And if you love the acoustic piano, you should definitely give the Studio HD a listen. Never before had I heard a loudspeaker breathe so much life into the instrument - R. Doering, SoundStage! Network

An excellent imaging speaker system, the Studio HDs are impressive in the amount of information they convey. My listening notes contained the word accurate over and over. As for negatives with the Studio HDs, I simply found none. They sound great, look good, and are easy to place. - John Gatski, Pro Audio Review

Special mention is to be given to the transcription of voice, with a realism to give you the shivers. Truly, a high-class compact system that provides intense musical pleasure.-P. Vercher & B. Boucart, Stro Prestige

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Studio HD

Silverscreen HD

(LEGACY Marquis) is without a doubt the most serious center channel I have ever seen. The same technology that powers the Focus SE is packed into a center channel that raises the bar substantially above any competitor I have heard.- Dave Upton, Home Theater Shack

Finish: Rosewood

Finish: Olive Ash Burl

Finish: Black Pearl

Marquis XDThe top of the line Marquis XD is at home with the worlds finest full range speakers. Offering dual 12 Aura drivers along with our Silver/Graphite/Rohacell 7 and our 1 folded ribbon AMT tweeter, the Marquis XD has the radiating surface to deliver dialogue and music in full drama. The Marquis XD has the dynamic range and clarity to outpace most any other center channel available. It can be placed above or below a 60 monitor, or behind a perforated projec-tion screen.

The Silverscreen HD is a mainstay in the LEGACY product line. It features our dual 8 Silver/Graphite, cast frame woofers, our best 5.25, and our 1 folded ribbon AMT tweeter. It is voiced to match the timbre of Focus SE, Signa-ture SE and Classic HD.

The Cinema HD is our most compact center channel, making placement a breeze. The Cinema HD is a natural with Studio HDs and Expression. It offers our Silver/Graphite/Rohacell 5.25 driver and an exclusive 1 spiral ribbon tweeter.

Cinema HD

Finish: Rosewood

Finish: Black Pearl

Finish: White Piano Gloss

Xtreme XD

Metro

I have owned a half dozen subs in my days, and the Legacy Xtreme is easily the best subwoofer I have encountered. It is lightning quick, easy to integrate, incredibly flexible, and WOW this thing is beautiful." - Gary Lea, Positive Feedback

Goliath XD

The gorgeous Metro subwoofer is the perfect bass solution for many systems. Incorporating 500 watts of Class D amplification with phase & crossover frequency control, the Metro is a true subwoofer. Metro can deliver all the kick youll need for your home theater while remaining completely musical.

The Legacy Metro subwoofer is a fantastic, small footprint subwoofer that kicks out plenty of bass for any kind of music...an absolute bargain, with uniform response down to 25Hz. Throw in Legacys fine furniture-like build quality and great looks and you got yourself an Everything Audio Stellar Sound Award winner. - John Gatski, Everything Audio Network

Quick enough to keep pace with the Whisper XD, the Xtreme XD incorporates LEGACYs unique 15 Silver/Graphite/Rohacell driver on a hefty cast frame and 35 lb magnetic structure. Dual voice coil design employs dynamic braking to greatly enhance transient behavior. When used in pairs, world class performance is achieved and room modes are easily dominated. You wont find a more musical sounding subwoofer. Bass with bounce, not boom.

Goliath XD is the best subwoofer LEGACY has made to date and will compete against any subwoofer at any price. It combines two of our best 15 Silver/Graphite/Rohacell cast frame drivers with 35lb magnetic structures and dual 15 long throw passive radiators, each pow-ered by its own 500 watt ICEpower amplifier. Bass pressure in rooms will rise and fall so quickly that room boom and droning is not an issue. Kettle drums will roll and thunder, kick drums will have visceral punch and pedal notes will surge with this Goliath of a subwoofer.

If you are going to do bass, do bass! ...The Xtreme XD is a superb choice for a highly resolving, high power subwoofer.-Doug Schroeder, Dagogo.com

The best surround speaker money can buy. The Phantom HD on-wall speaker provides a multi-polar radiation pattern for the ultimate in spatial envelopment. The front firing 8 Silver/Graphite mid-bass and the 1 spiral ribbon tweeter are precisely angled for optimal coverage of the listening area. The side firing 5.25 drivers also fill in the notorious 300 Hz dip found in many on-wall designs. On-wall mounting is accomplished easily with a double keyhole mounting bracket (included) which locks the speaker securely into position.

Finish: Natural Cherry

Finish: Black Pearl

Originally designed as a rear channel for home theaters, Deco is an extremely versatile two way on-wall. It can be used for side or rear channels and even front channels with wall mounted flat screen monitors. Position the bottom of the cabinet around 6 off the ground and Deco will fill your room fully with detailed, open sound.

Phantom HD

Deco

LEGACY has rigorously developed and field tested an arsenal of acoustic solutions for

state-of-the art theaters, churches, museums, recording studios, clubs, hospitals, schools,

boardrooms, etc.

Visit our Pro site to learn more:www.legacyaudio.com/products/pro-audio

Peoria Riverfront MuseumThis state of the art Giant Screen Digital Theater installation features 5 Legacy doubleHELIX across the front, 14 Deco Pro surrounds, 8 long throw 15 doubleHelix subwoofers and a custom overhead array .

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