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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1235 mm (123.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.45 px
Sonus Faber Olympica VvsPolk Legend L800
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 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica V and a 254 mm cone on the Polk Legend L800.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Polk |
| Model | Olympica V G3 | Legend L800 |
| HiFi ladder position | #182 of 269 floorstander | #211 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 1174 mm | 1235 mm |
| Width | 424 mm | 461 mm |
| Depth | 529 mm | 441 mm |
| Weight | 44 kg | 53.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (silk dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Camelia paper cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (paper cone) | 2× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 2× 133 mm midrange (Turbine cone), 2× 254 mm woofer (polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | 25–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $5,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.