Polk Legend L800 Flagship Tower Speakers Walnut (Pair)

Part Number: L800W
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Matched pair of Stereo Dimensional Array® floor-standing speakers (Walnut)

  • 3-way design with dual 1" ring radiator tweeters
  • dual 5-1/4" Turbine Cone™ midrange and dual 10" long-throw woofers
  • frequency response: 32-38,000 Hz

About the Polk Audio Legend L800 Flagship Floorstanding Speakers Walnut Finish

Polk's best ever floor-standing speakers

I was excited and honored (and still am) to have be chosen as the first audio retailer in Canada with the privilege to introduce the new Polk Legend L800 Flagship Floorstanding Speakers. In our Ottawa Showroom we have the L800's powered by the Marantz Model 30 Integrated Amplifier coupled with the Marantz SACD 30n. It's a marriage made in heaven. On paper I didn't understand what was meant by Stereo Dimensional Array... and to be honest I thought it was all marketing jargon. But let me tell you, this system combination puts a smile on my face and gives me goose bumps while listening to music. It is like having headphones on - true stereo sound; your left ear hears the left side and your right ear hears the right side and these speakers reproduce stereo imaging perfectly like I've never heard before. I thought it was just me, so each time a client comes in, I have them listen to the L800's to get their opinion and feedback. Although out of reach financially for many people, the reaction is all the same...pure amazement! Let's take a closer look at what makes these unique speakers so special. - Antonio Romeo (President of CapitalSound.ca)

Polk Audio Legend L800 floor-standing speaker

Each L800 features a pair of angled baffles for a one-of-a-kind stereo listening experience.

Stereo playback the way it was intended

In 1985 Polk introduced a patented technology called SDA® (Stereo Dimensional Array) that aimed to preserve stereo separation from your speakers to your ears. In other words, your left ear heard the left speaker, and your right ear heard the right speaker.

Polk's SDA design uses an extra set of drivers on each speaker to produce an acoustically inverted ?dimensional" signal that cancels "interaural crosstalk" ? the phenomenon with conventional front-firing speakers where sounds from the left channel are heard by the listener's right ear, and vice versa.

SDA design advancements

All-new SDA-PRO? technology improves on this unique design by angling each speaker's baffles by 15?. This enhancement allows the L800s to deliver an exceptionally wide soundstage with pinpoint stereo imaging. It also adds depth and realism to your listening experience that isn't possible with traditional forward-firing speakers.

There are two things to keep in mind when setting up these speakers. First, they connect together with a special cable that Polk includes, which allows the SDA channels to communicate with each other.

Second, you need to have a minimum of three feet of space between each speaker and its respective side wall for SDA to work as intended. If you don't have three feet of open space to the side of each speaker, you won't hear the ultra-wide soundstage that the L800s are capable of creating.

An array of high-tech drivers

Polk has rolled everything they've learned in their 45 years of speaker production into the Legend Series. Their new drivers reflect the company's passion for reproducing sound as naturally and as accurately as possible.

Take for instance their newly designed 1" Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter. It's a remake of a design that made Polk's LSi Series speakers beloved by our audiophile customers for years. Its carefully tuned waveguide helps create a wide listening "sweet spot," while also allowing you to hear instruments in space the way you would at an in-person performance.

Each L800 uses two of these high-performance tweeters. They're joined by a pair of the company's 5-1/4" Turbine Cone? midrange drivers, whose innovative shape dramatically increases stiffness without adding mass.

But what about the bass?

Bass lovers, you're in for a treat. Each L800 uses a pair of 10" long-throw woofers to deliver deep, tight bass.

The L800's three-way design creates ultra-smooth, incredibly detailed sound throughout the tower speaker's wide frequency range.

Ideal for music and for movies

The L800s are exceptional stereo speakers. But they're also designed for use with matching Legend Series speakers as part of a high-end surround sound system. Whether you're enjoying your favorite album or the latest superhero movie, you'll appreciate the crystal-clear, vividly realistic sound these speakers produce.

Optional: Polk Audio L900 speaker

Each L800 has a built-in space on top for the optional L900 height module, which re-creates immersive overhead sound effects.

Expand your system to Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X®

If you're using a pair of the L800s as part of your home theater, consider adding the L900 height modules. These recessed speakers mount inside the tops of the L800s and fire upward toward your ceiling, reflecting sound effects down from above to create a true theater-like listening experience.

Upscale fit and finish

The L800s feature heavily braced enclosures to reduce vibration and eliminate unwanted resonance. Each speaker is finished in a real-wood black ash or brown walnut veneer, and includes a removable magnetic grille.

It's worth mentioning that each speaker weighs 118 pounds! You might want to have a friend on hand to help with the unboxing of your new speakers.

Got wire?

The L800s don't include any speaker wire. Read our article about choosing and installing speaker wire.

Shop our selection of speaker wire.

Product highlights:

  • 3-way design with SDA-PRO (Stereo Dimensional Array) technology
    • each speaker's baffles are angled at 15? for a wide soundstage and pinpoint stereo imaging
    • important note: you'll need a minimum of three feet of space between each speaker and its respective side wall for SDA to work as intended
  • dual 1" ring radiator tweeters with integrated waveguide for focused high frequencies
  • dual 5-1/4" Turbine Cone midrange drivers
  • dual 10" long-throw woofers for tight, punchy bass
  • frequency response: 32-38,000 Hz (-3dB)
  • impedance: 4 ohms
  • sensitivity: 87 dB
    • high-current amplification from a quality power amp or integrated amplifier is recommended for best performance
    • In our Ottawa showroom we paired the Polk L800's Walnut Finish with the Marantz Model 30n Integrated Amplifier and they sound amazing.
  • recommended amplifier power: 25-300 watts
  • bass-reflex (ported) enclosure with down-firing Enhanced Power Port
    • reduces noise and increases bass output compared to traditional round or slot-firing ports
  • dual sets of binding post speaker terminals for main channel allow bi-amping or bi-wiring
  • input terminals for optional input terminals for optional L900 height module
  • SDA interconnect terminals for connecting the left and right speakers
  • each speaker includes 15-foot SDA-PRO interconnect cable; the two can be combined for a total of 30 feet
  • removable magnetic grille
  • real-wood veneer finish
  • outrigger feet for a sturdy foundation
  • 18"W x 48-5/8"H x 17-7/16"D (with outrigger feet)
  • weight: 118 lbs. each
  • warranty: 5 years (10 years non-transferable with registration)

What's in the box:

Polk Audio Legend L800 owner's manual

  • 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
  • 2 Large Grilles
  • 2 Small grilles
  • Two 15' SDA interconnect cables
  • 8 Rubber feet
  • 8 Spike feet
  • 2 Jumper-wires (pre-installed)
  • 2 Cleaning cloths
  • 2 Hex-keys
  • Owner's Manual
  • Online Registration

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