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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1289 mm (128.9 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
MartinLogan Motion XT F200vsPolk Legend L800
The MartinLogan Motion XT F200 stands 128.9 cm tall — about 5.4 cm more than the Polk Legend L800 at 123.5 cm. On footprint the Polk Legend L800 is the wider cabinet (46.1 cm versus 34.9 cm). At 92 dB against 87 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Motion XT F200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion XT F200 and a 254 mm cone on the Polk Legend L800. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,749 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan | Polk |
| Model | Motion XT F200 | Legend L800 |
| HiFi ladder position | #233 of 281 floorstander | #220 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1289 mm | 1235 mm |
| Width | 349 mm | 461 mm |
| Depth | 419 mm | 441 mm |
| Weight | 39 kg | 53.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 165 mm midrange (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone), 3× 203 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 2× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 2× 133 mm midrange (Turbine cone), 2× 254 mm woofer (polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–600 W | 25–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,500 / pair | $5,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | martinlogan.com ↗ | polkaudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.