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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 Olympica V
The Polk Legend L800 stands 123.5 cm tall — about 6.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica V at 117.4 cm. On footprint the Polk Legend L800 is the wider cabinet (46.1 cm versus 42.4 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica V is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Polk Legend L800 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 37 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 254 mm cone on the Polk Legend L800 and a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica V.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Legend L800 | Olympica V G3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #211 of 269 floorstander | #182 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 48.6 in | 46.2 in |
| Width | 18.1 in | 16.7 in |
| Depth | 17.4 in | 20.8 in |
| Weight | 117.9 lb | 97 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 (silk dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Camelia paper cone), 3× 6.5 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 38000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–300 W | 50–400 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.