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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 48.6 in · 1 in = 11.52 px
Polk Legend L800vsSonus Faber Amati G5
The Polk Legend L800 stands 123.5 cm tall — about 5.9 cm more than the Sonus Faber Amati G5 at 117.6 cm. On footprint the Polk Legend L800 is the wider cabinet (46.1 cm versus 40.8 cm). At 91 dB against 87 dB, the Sonus Faber Amati G5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Amati G5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 254 mm cone on the Polk Legend L800 and a 220 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Amati G5.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Legend L800 | Amati G5 G5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #220 of 281 floorstander | #190 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 48.6 in | 46.3 in |
| Width | 18.1 in | 16.1 in |
| Depth | 17.4 in | 20.2 in |
| Weight | 117.9 lb | 134.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 1 in tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 2× 5.2 in midrange (Turbine cone), 2× 10 in woofer (polypropylene cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (high-power neodymium soft dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (paper cone), 2× 8.7 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 38000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–300 W | 50–450 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,998 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.