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Legacy Audio Focus XD
Building on the world-renowned Legacy Focus SE, the Focus XD incorporates powerful internal amplification for a stunning leap in performance. It features the same state-of-the-art, multi-amplification technology found in our flagship Valor. This upgrade brings the award-winning power of our most advanced systems to the celebrated Focus design.
The Legacy Focus XD: Active Speakers for the Modern Audiophile
The Legacy Focus XD speakers redefine high-fidelity sound with their advanced internally amplified speaker design. Each tower features 700 watts of super low-distortion amplification, providing significant bi-amplification benefits. The Legacy Focus XD is a truly versatile system, offering multiple configuration options including fully active operation or active bi-amplification with an external amp.
The Focus XD floor standing speakers boast the renowned Legacy Dual AMT system for pristine highs and dual 7″ graphene filled carbon fiber mid-ranges. The dual 12″ ultra-linear woofers deliver unprecedented bass output.
The back panel offers three amplification configurations:
- Active Bass with External Crossover Use the built-in 700W amp to perfectly drive the dual 12″ subwoofers. Then, connect your favorite external amplifier to power the midrange and high-frequency drivers. For the absolute best performance, pair this setup with the outboard Legacy Wavelet 2 processor to handle crossover duties and apply award-winning room correction.
- Active Bass Mode with Internal Crossover Let the powerful internal 700W amp handle the bass section using the speaker’s internal crossover and an external amplifier for the mids and highs.
- Fully Active Mode In this simple setup, the entire speaker is powered by the internal 700W full-range amplifier. Just connect your source, and you’re ready.
For professionals and audiophiles, these Legacy Audio active speakers are a culmination of over 30 years of refinement, offering a level of performance typically found in mastering studios.
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Deep, visceral low end meets crystalline detail: the Focus XD pairs dual powered 12" woofers and a 750W ICEpower module to deliver deep bass, effortless dynamics and a transparent midrange. Dual AMT drivers and graphene mids create a huge, detailed soundstage while rear-panel configurability supports full-range powered or bi-amped setups — praise echoed by Craig Chase and Anthony Cordesman.
Pros
- Exceptionally deep, well-controlled low end with measured extension down to ~10Hz from built-in dual 12" powered woofers.
- Transparent, immediate midrange and refined treble courtesy of dual AMT drivers and graphene-filled mid-woofers, yielding detailed imaging and a large soundstage.
- Highly configurable amplification: internal 750W ICEpower for full-range operation or selectable powered-bass/bi-amp modes for system flexibility.
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Cons
- No independent onboard control for subwoofer level — adjustments require external preamp/processor or a third‑party fix.
- Very powerful bass can dominate smaller rooms if not carefully set up or room-corrected.
Sound Quality
95/100
Weighted average of sub-criteria below.
Bass
97/100
Multiple reviewers praise the active dual 12" woofers and measured extension: 'deepest, most powerful bass we have recorded yet' with extension solid to 10Hz and 'built-in powered 12-inch subwoofers.' The assisted 6th-order alignment, dual rear ports and internal 750W amplifier give authoritative, tight and visceral low end; reviewers described it as capable of scrambling your insides and delivering effortless deep bass.
Mid
95/100
Reviews emphasize immediacy, transparency and coherence: 'rendered both vocals and instruments with an immediacy and transparency' and praise the graphene-filled 7" mid-woofers and smooth transitions from the AMT mid/tweeter. The drivers and crossover are repeatedly described as clean and detailed with excellent handling of complex passages.
Treble
94/100
Dual AMT tweeters plus a 1" AMT super-tweeter produce refined, extended treble with strong power-handling: reviewers note the silky vocal presentation and 'ability to deliver lower treble with more authority than is typically available in ribbon or dome tweeters,' and comment on smooth crossovers minimizing coherence problems.
Soundstage Imaging
95/100
Both reviewers describe an expansive, well-layered soundstage: 'positively massive and intricately detailed' and 'soundstage is about as good as your listening room, listening position, and set-up effort permit.' Imaging is stable and capable of large-scale presentation when properly set up.
Dynamics
96/100
Exceptional macro- and micro-dynamics enabled by the internal 750W ICEpower amp and robust driver complement: 'no problem hitting 110dB peaks ... without a hint of distortion' and repeated praise for excellent dynamics and musical life across levels.
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Build Quality
95/100
Stiffened, reinforced cabinetry with non-parallel surfaces is described in detail and veneers/finishes are lauded: 'satin Rosewood finish ... off the hook' and construction uses 1.25" MDF with excellent veneers. The engineering (weight ~141 lbs, heavy shipping weight) and attention to resonance control are consistently noted.
Features Connectivity
92/100
Extensive built-in features: internal 750W ICEpower amplifier, selectable operation modes (full-range powered or powered bass with external amp for tops), XLR balanced input for full-range or bass section, binding posts for upper range, and optional Wavelet/Wavelaunch room-correction/processors. The configurability (internally powered or bi-ampable) and rear controls give strong connectivity and setup flexibility.
Value for Money
92/100
Reviewers explicitly called the Focus XD a strong value at the MSRP they quoted (e.g., 'screaming value' and 'very good speaker for the dollars' with MSRP references ~$15,200–$17,590). Product data supplied for this scoring lists a higher price range ($17,500–$20,500), so the score reflects the reviewers' strong praise for value tempered by the higher product_data price band — excellent value language in reviews but adjusted downward to account for the higher given price range.
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