Polk Audio Legend L600 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It was released in 2019. It features a 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter, 1 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 7" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 34-38k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Polk L600 has an MSRP of 3498$ per pair but can often be found around 2998$ per pair.
L600 also gives the user optional Dolby Atmos capability by equipping the unit with upward-firing Dolby Atmos drivers.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Polk L600 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Polk Audio's Legend L Series of Loudspeakers
L600 is a member of Polk Audio's Legend L series of Passive speakers. The Legend range is Polk Audio's flagship line, with the brand's Pinnacle tweeter and Power Port bass. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
See all 5 Polk Audio Legend L models compared »
Polk Audio Legend L Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Polk L600 Speaker
Polk L600 has a Frequency response range of 34-38k Hz and Power Range of 30-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 34 Hz, L600 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how L600's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Polk L600?
Polk L600's Polypropylene Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Polk L600's 34Hz:
Polk L600's Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Polk L600?
L600 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 410 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2900 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk L600's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Polk Audio Legend L600 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Polk Audio Legend L600 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Polk Audio Legend L600 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Polk L600 plays in your room →
Running more than one pair from a single amplifier? Check the load it would present →
Minimum Impedance of the Polk L600
Even though the nominal impedance of the L600 is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Polk Audio is 3.3 ohms Polk Audio Legend L600 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Polk L600 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
38–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
L600 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Polk L600 Back View
Polk L600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Polk L600 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk L600 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-1/2 x 13 x 16-3/4inch (1182.0 x 331.0 x 426.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Polk L600 is approximately 1410.1cm2 / 218.6inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Polk L600, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Polk L600 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Polk L600 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Polk L600 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Polk L600 weighs 35.30kg / 77.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how L600's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Polk L600 - Top View
How does the Polk L600 compare to the Polk Audio Legend L800?
One of the natural alternative to the Polk L600 is the L800 which is located one step higher in Polk Audio's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Polk L600 and Polk L800 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Polk L600 vs L800 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk L600 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Polk L600 - Side View
Speaker Feet
Polk L600 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed)
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Polk L600 Feet
Port Position
Polk L600 is a down-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Polk L600 is available in Brown Walnut and Black Ash.
Does the Polk L600 come with a Grille?
L600 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Polk L600 with Grille
What's in the Box of Polk L600?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of L600:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Large grille
- Small grille
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet (pre-installed)
- 2 Jumper-wires (pre-installed)
- Cleaning cloth
- Owners Manual
- Online Registration
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio Legend L600.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Polk Audio Legend L600, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Polk L600
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Polk Audio Legend L600 speaker:
Official Brochure for Polk L600
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio Legend L600 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk L600
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.