-> JA>  My speakers claim a 98dB@2.83V with a frequency response of 
->  > 16Hz to 30K, */- 2dB. Yet even with that sensitivity I can hear a 
->  >  I am curious about the brand name of the speaker mentioned.
->  >  About power levels, 110 db is very loud in an average living
->  >  room. To get that level, an amp would need a little over 16 w
->  >  for the 98 db mentioned with loads of headroom left over for
->  >  transits.  I suspect that something else accounts for the
->  >  perceived difference.   Did you bi-amp with the non-carver amps?
->    I have Legacy Focus loudspeakers and the sensitivity figures I gave 
came 
-> from their literature, however, these were backed up by an in depth review 
-> that I have kept to refer back to. I lack both the equipment and expertice 
to 
-> make such measurements in my home.
->    As far as amps go, I have bi-amped them with both Carver TFM 45s, 
presently 
-> am running TFM 35s, but have tried friends Bryston, Sumo and a Parasound 
on 
-> them. They are extremely sensitive and accurate to my ears. I also have 
their 
-> matching center channel and am awaiting delivery of their powered 
subwoofer. 
-> So I guess you could say that I am completely sold on their line. Calling 
them 
-> for anything is like calling an old friend. One time I called with a 
question 
-> about placement and ended up on the phone with "Bill" (Bill Dudleston) for 
-> over an hour, during which I learned more about loudspeakers and acoustics 
-> than I have in several years of reading and experimenting. A great bunch 
with 
-> and extraordinary product.
-> Cheers, John
While I haven't purchased a pair yet, I live only about 75 miles from
Springfield, Illinois where Legacy Audio is based.  Earlier this year, I
had some time on a Saturday and went down to visit them.  "Bill" took me
upstairs to their audition room and proceeded to spent well over an hour
with me discussing the FOCUS and Whisper speakers.  He was really down
to earth.  The speakers sounded absolutely wonderful.  Bill even made a
great offer on trading in my Klipsche Chorus on a pair of the FOCUS's.
However, my wife had some other things to say when I discussed the
upgrade with her.
I would be very interested to know how your new sub works out.  I don't
recall that being in their catelog or any discussion on it when I was in
Springfield.  The FOCUS's have such a smooth sound that I can't image
them needing a sub.
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