Polk Audio Legend L800 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Polk Audio. It features a 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter, 2 x 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 10" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 32-38k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Polk L800 has an MSRP of 5998$ per pair but can often be found around 4998$ per pair.
L800 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 L800 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
L800 is a member of Polk Audio's Legend L series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Polk Audio Legend L Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Polk L800 Speaker
Polk L800 has a Frequency response range of 32-38k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 32 Hz, L800 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.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how L800's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Polk L800's 32Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Polk L800?
L800 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 370Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Polk L800's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
2.8 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Polk Audio Legend L800 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 L800 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Polk Audio Legend L800 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.
Minimum Impedance of the Polk L800
Even though the nominal impedance of the L800 is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Polk Audio is 2.8 ohms Polk Audio Legend L800 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Polk L800:
Input Type
L800 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.
Polk L800 Back View
Polk L800's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Polk L800 External Dimensions and Weight
Polk L800 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 48-5/8 x 18 x 17-7/16inch (1236.0 x 458.0 x 443.0mm ).
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 L800 is approximately 2028.9cm2 / 314.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Polk L800, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Polk L800 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Polk L800 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Polk L800 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Polk L800 weighs 68.50kg / 150.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how L800's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Polk L800 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.
Speaker Feet
Polk L800 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
8 Rubber feet 8 Spike feet 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 L800 Feet
Port Position
Polk L800 is a down-firing port speaker
Available colors
Polk L800 is available in Brown Walnut and Black Ash.
Does the Polk L800 come with a Grille?
L800 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 L800 with Grille
What's in the Box of Polk L800?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of L800:
2 Floorstanding loudspeakers2 Large Grilles2 Small grillesTwo 15-feet SDA interconnect cables8 Rubber feet8 Spike feet2 Jumper-wires (pre-installed)2 Cleaning cloths2 Hex-keysOwners ManualOnline Registration
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Polk Audio Legend L800.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Polk Audio Legend L800, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Polk L800
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Polk Audio Legend L800 speaker:
Official Brochure for Polk L800
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Polk Audio Legend L800 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Polk L800
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.