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Megalomaniac 
i think thats crazy a $60 set can outperform a $300 set. just goes to show quality doesnt have to be expensive.
exactly. but I believe the L3's are around $220-250 brand new? You can find used sets for around $175.
You have to remember though, Scott built these and I'm sure the quantities he has produced are much lower than the vifa and that will play a part. The Vifa/peerless drivers are also OEM DIY drivers so there is no fancy packaging, no marketing to create a higher cost.
The vifa's basket is make of some plastic material and is somewhat flexible. The L3's are use a cast aluminum basket. Plus as you can see from those pictures, the L3 also has a polished chrome rear backplate for something you will never ever see. I'm sure that is also an unnecesary cost.
I've met Scott and he knows what he is talking about, but it all comes down to personal preference as noted in npdangs final words.
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It's very easy to see that the Trius has significantly lower non-linear distortion than the Legatia. Second and third order distortion were generally at least -15db lower, and fourth order and higher products much lower as well. The tests were taken at about 96dbspl @1m. A fairly difficult level for such small drivers to produce full range.
Listening to a variety of tracks, I felt that vocals and saxaphone on the Legatia were heavy, congested, and when pushed hard the driver strained badly as compared to the Trius (although both drivers didn't offer near the dynamic capability and effortless reproduction of even a 4.5" driver). The Trius on the otherhand was very open, sweet, and more realistic sounding.
Keep in mind that the Legatia doesn't sound outright bad, like some Hi-Vi's I've tested in the past. Some people may even prefer the warmer, full bodied, huskier sound. In many ways it reminds me of the old Vifa classic drivers, with better top end extension.
They are 98mm in diamter and I can't have them any larger than 95mm. Oh well, that's what tools are for.
I came across this photo, looks like there is plenty. $250? well when I emailed Scott a while ago he gave me $250 as a sale price and that the price would hike up again...
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