Help to choose Legacy SE vs XD

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes, Canada!

I'd shocked and awed that you didn't include PSB in your short list. What kind of lousy patriot you are?
Besides the mockery, PSB do make exceptional speakers

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

In my city I am limited to Sonus Faber, B&W and Martin Logan. Unfortunately, non of them present the bass in the way that I like.
Thanks

Are you near Richmond, British Columbia?

I believe there is a RBH dealer around there. The SVT modular tower consists of 2 pieces that stack atop each other to form 1 big tower; the bottom cabinet is an actual big dual 12" dedicated Subwoofer.

https://rbhsound.com/svt.php

Here is a list of other big towers to look into:

http://www.audioholics.com/recommended-systems/towers-of-power-a-look-at-the-best-super-speakers

XTZ also has a big Divine tower if you can find them in Canada.

I may have missed this, but have you ruled out subwoofers?

Or just ruled out traditional subwoofers?

Ruled out Def Tech or GoldenEar?

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

2nd example of Spec vs measurement:

B&W 802 D3 towers.
Spec: Frequency range: 14Hz–35kHz. Frequency response on reference axis: 17Hz–28kHz, ±3dB.
Price: $22,000/pair

http://www.stereophile.com/content/bowers-wilkins-802-d3-diamond-loudspeaker-specifications#7x35gJSgbLlc7gLD.97

Measurement: The Bass Response F3/-3dB response was ~35Hz.

http://www.stereophile.com/content/bowers-wilkins-802-d3-diamond-loudspeaker-measurements#kkviMk2vOKG71DQd.97

In this example, there is also a huge difference between 17Hz (spec) vs 35Hz (measured).