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Authorized dealers for Polk Audio Legend L800 - Left

  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Accessories 4 less — online and in-store — Apopka, Florida, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Sound Design — in-store — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (website)
  • Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
  • All That Audio — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
  • Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • Area Hifi — online and in-store — L'Eixample, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)

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Polk Audio Legend L800 - Left

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Flagship Large Floor-Standing Tower Speaker (Left) with STEREO/DIMENSIONAL ARRAY®

If you want an immersive experience that no other technology can deliver, the L800 speakers are for you. Built on the legendary SDA technology that became synonymous with Polk innovation, you will be absolutely blown away by this true flagship experience. Note: These speakers are sold individually with specific Left and Right variations. You must add both to your cart to receive a stereo pair.


  • Dual 10" drivers & 5.25" Turbine Cone woofers
  • Dual 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeters
  • Enhanced Power Port® for better bass
  • Iconic cabinetry engineered for max performance
  • SDA-PRO technology for lifelike stereo imaging
  • Compatible with L900 height module

True Stereo

For the first time in nearly 25 years, Polk is introducing a new SDA speaker – the Polk Legend L800. The Legend L800 floorstanding speaker features new patents that build on the original SDA mission of maintaining full stereo separation all the way from the source to your ears. As a result, L800 renders the most lifelike detailed, stereo imaging you have ever heard from Polk. The speakers seem to disappear as the sonic images fill your listening room with startling realism. It does this by minimizing the inherent distortion found in all stereo speakers known as interaural crosstalk (IAC) by utilizing a second column of transducers called a dimensional array. The Legend L800 speakers are the most revealing and best sounding SDA speakers Polk has ever made.


The only true stereo speaker

Polk SDA speakers were the first true stereo speakers because they were able to maintain stereo separation all the way from the source to your ears. By acoustically isolating the two stereo channels, each ear hears only the correct stereo channel. The left ear hears left channel, and the right ear hears right channel. Recordings literally come alive in your listening room. Musical images are reproduced with clarity and pinpoint accuracy. You are immersed in an awe-inspiring three-dimensional sound stage that extends from wall-to-wall (width), floor to ceiling (height) and extends both in-front and behind the speakers (depth).


New high resolution

40 plus years of tweeter innovation, design and prototyping has led to the development of the new 1” high definition Pinnacle ring radiator tweeter. Developed by Polk Audio, it delivers ultra-clear, crisp highs without unwanted coloration or distortions. Hi-Res Audio Certified to ensure the most lifelike reproduction—whether you're watching the latest Ultra-HD moves or listening to music on SACD or streaming services like Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, or Tidal.


New 5.25" turbine cone

Polk developed the new Turbine Cone specifically for the Legend series to ensure the natural reproduction of the mid-range, the frequencies our ears are so sensitive to. The Turbine cone combines Polk’s proprietary foam core and the molded Turbine geometry which dramatically increases stiffness and damping, without adding mass, resulting in a smooth, detailed mid-range and effortless bass – hear every detail.


3d audio compatibility optional height module

For the ultimate listening experience, the L800 can be used for the front stage of any home theater or as side and rear surrounds. Elevate your sound of your home theater set up with our optional Legend L900 height module (sold separately). This works with today’s new home theater technologies including: Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, DTS:X Virtual, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D.


Patented Power Port


Better Bass By Design

For Legend Series we enhanced our patented Power Port® technology by fine-tuning the geometry of the port flare to smoothly transition air flow from the speaker into your listening area. The result? Louder, cleaner bass and more defined midrange by minimizing the turbulence, distortion, and port noise typically found in traditional ported speaker designs.


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Professional Reviews 93/100

Rating for Legend L800 - Left

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

93/100

Build Quality

90/100

Value for Money

93/100

The soundstage is the headline here: with SDA Pro engaged, the Polk Legend L800 throws a huge, deep image that Matthew Poes says is the most realistic he’s heard. Add subwoofer-like bass, neutral mids, and strong dynamics, and Craig Chase and Audiophilepure frame it as a true high-end bargain.

What Reviewers Are Saying

"For $5,998 per pair, I don’t know of any speakers that can deliver everything this Polk L800 system delivers."

Audiophilepure — Audiophilepure

Pros

Massive, realistic soundstage imaging with SDA Pro, especially on well-recorded or binaural material

Deep, authoritative bass that reaches into subwoofer territory and stays tight on demanding music

Neutral, convincing midrange and lively dynamics that handle both delicate passages and big crescendos well

Strong value for a flagship-class speaker, with reviewers calling it a bargain or tremendous value

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Cons

Best imaging depends on a centered sweet spot and careful setup; off-axis listening reduces the SDA effect

The speakers can sound constrained or less impressive with smaller receivers and benefit from substantial amplification

SDA processing can introduce a slight timbre coloration and a mildly forward treble character

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100

Reviewers describe a speaker with unusually expansive, convincing presentation and strong full-range capability. The only recurring caveat is a slight treble rise on one review and some amp sensitivity, but the overall picture is of a highly accomplished sound that is both powerful and engaging.

Bass

96/100

Bass is repeatedly described as deep, tight, and unusually authoritative for a passive tower. Reviewers say it reaches into subwoofer territory, with one noting output below 20Hz and another calling the low end capable of handling material normally reserved for a separate sub.

Mid

91/100

The midrange is generally described as neutral, accurate, and believable, with just a hint of warmth from one reviewer. A minor caveat appears in the Audioholics review, which notes some timbre coloration from the SDA effect, though it was often not offensive and not obvious on all music.

Treble

89/100

Treble is praised as extended and generally accurate, with no major reports of harshness. One reviewer notes a slight forwardness from a very small treble rise, and another mentions the natural in-room roll-off above 10kHz, so the top end sounds clear rather than especially silky or airy.

Soundstage Imaging

98/100

This is the standout trait. Reviewers consistently describe a huge, deep, and wide stage, with images extending well beyond the room and a highly realistic presentation on the right material. One review goes so far as to call the imaging the best and most realistic heard, and the SDA effect is repeatedly credited with creating a uniquely expansive, out-of-the-box experience.

Dynamics

92/100

Dynamics are strong, with convincing microdynamic finesse and effortless crescendos. Reviewers note that the L800 can handle quiet-to-loud swings with ease and remains lively and engaging, though it can ask for serious amplification to show its best at realistic levels.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

90/100

Build is described as stout and high-end, with internal bracing and a sealed midrange compartment called out in one review. Another reviewer says the speaker looks and feels high end in the system, though there is not a deep discussion of finish details, long-term reliability, or cabinet refinement beyond that.

Value for Money

93/100

Value is praised very strongly. Reviewers repeatedly call the L800 a bargain or tremendous value in the context of high-end loudspeakers, saying it delivers more than comparable speakers at the price and is highly recommended despite not being inexpensive.

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  • Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
  • Accessories 4 less — online and in-store — Apopka, Florida, United States (website)
  • Acoustic Sound Design — in-store — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (website)
  • Alex Audio Video — in-store — Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (website)
  • All That Audio — in-store — Anaheim, California, United States (website)
  • Alpha Audio Pte — online and in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • Area Hifi — online and in-store — L'Eixample, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain (website)
  • Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)

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