How do the new L800 SDA compare to the Original Legend SDA-SRS 1.2TL?
nooshinjohn
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You knew someone would start this thread... For those that have heard both, or any SRS series speaker, how does the new compare to the classics?
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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Following this thread for sure!
Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
I dunno John, but it's a bit early to ask that, seeing they just came out.HT SYSTEM-
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And the L800 with SDA-PRO will not be available until early November...I dunno John, but it's a bit early to ask that, seeing they just came out.
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I am honestly pretty pumped about these. Look forwards to putting my ears on them at some point!!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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For the price difference I'd definitely be looking at the 1.2TL.PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell DAC/Preamp
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Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Following this thread for sure!
Ditto...
Not like there's not a bunch of others. Damn, can't keep up with them all..
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Yeah! But fun! Watching the new information unfold! Haven't had this much excitement here, well, since I first joined! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
Kinda got my ole ticker pumping at 72% again....
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Until today I don't remember ever really wanting to audition any new speaker from anyone. But I am very much looking forward to auditioning the L800s.
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I'm all over these on the First Freinds & Family Sale If I had $6000 to spare come November I would gladly share my experience. Home Theater
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I heard them today at RMAF. I’d encourage everyone to hear them for themselves and not put too much weight on my opinion. The soundstage was as great as you’d expect. I swear I heard a piano coming from 3 feet outside of the speakers. I think the room setup was a little boomy though. I don’t think it was the speaker’s fault but I currently prefer my modded 2.3tls for clarity, especially in the bass. I heard they’d have them at Listen Up so I’ll go back and give them another listen to be fair.2 Channel: Atohm GT-1 speakers, Atoll IN400 integrated amp, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB with Ortofon Bronze cartridge, SotM sMS-200 ultra streamer, SotM sPS-500 power supply, and homemade infinite baffle subwoofer with two Fi Audio IB318 drivers.
HT: All Polk: SDA 2.3tl fronts, CSiA6 center, 500-LS ceiling, RT/FX, RTi8, Monitor 4 rears, plus Yamaha CX-a5100 AV Preamplifier/Processor, Yamaha MX-a5000 11.1 channel amplifier, and Sony XBR55-AE1 OLED TV. -
Thanks for posting your thoughts. I wondered about boomy bass due to the dual drivers and the port. I wonder why they didn’t run one active bass driver and a passive inside a sealed box.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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I did not notice boomy bass at my demo.
Using a PR would have resulted in a speaker that didn't resemble the rest of the series.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I heard them today at RMAF. I’d encourage everyone to hear them for themselves and not put too much weight on my opinion. The soundstage was as great as you’d expect. I swear I heard a piano coming from 3 feet outside of the speakers. I think the room setup was a little boomy though. I don’t think it was the speaker’s fault but I currently prefer my modded 2.3tls for clarity, especially in the bass. I heard they’d have them at Listen Up so I’ll go back and give them another listen to be fair.
Only way you can be truly fair (and I doubt this will happen) is to have your speakers in the same exact room. Not a doubt in my mind that the new big boys will sound a lot better but as always time will tell. I'll hang on for a couple of years as my current sets of towers are doing a great job but my eyes are loving what they're peepin'!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I really think the boomy bass was due to the room set up. They really crank out a lot of bass and it's hard to control that much bass in a hotel room.
If I was given a choice between a stock vintage SDA or the L800 SDA, it would be a no-brainer. I'd take the L800. But comparing it to my modded 2.3tls with Clarity Caps, Gaia II feet, RD0-198 tweeters, and a brand new dreadnaught makes the decision tougher. I'd still consider the L800s because I think I could tame the bass with room treatments and some dsp. The kicker for me personally is the price. I already have amazing speakers that I paid around $2500 for, so I wonder if the LS800s are worth the extra $3500.2 Channel: Atohm GT-1 speakers, Atoll IN400 integrated amp, PS Audio DirectStream DAC, PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB with Ortofon Bronze cartridge, SotM sMS-200 ultra streamer, SotM sPS-500 power supply, and homemade infinite baffle subwoofer with two Fi Audio IB318 drivers.
HT: All Polk: SDA 2.3tl fronts, CSiA6 center, 500-LS ceiling, RT/FX, RTi8, Monitor 4 rears, plus Yamaha CX-a5100 AV Preamplifier/Processor, Yamaha MX-a5000 11.1 channel amplifier, and Sony XBR55-AE1 OLED TV. -
Enjoy your babies and in time I'm sure these will go on sale here."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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motorstereo wrote: »Until today I don't remember ever really wanting to audition any new speaker from anyone. But I am very much looking forward to auditioning the L800s.
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motorstereo wrote: »Until today I don't remember ever really wanting to audition any new speaker from anyone. But I am very much looking forward to auditioning the L800s.
I'm in the same boat as you on this one.
My ongoing search for the holy grail of SDA, the SRS 1.2TL, now has some competiton! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
I am hoping to hear them at the Capital Audiofest. I'd be interested in hearing the next size smaller in addition to the big ones.Carl
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I heard them today at RMAF. I’d encourage everyone to hear them for themselves and not put too much weight on my opinion. The soundstage was as great as you’d expect. I swear I heard a piano coming from 3 feet outside of the speakers. I think the room setup was a little boomy though. I don’t think it was the speaker’s fault but I currently prefer my modded 2.3tls for clarity, especially in the bass. I heard they’d have them at Listen Up so I’ll go back and give them another listen to be fair.
Ive heard our "Big boys" in a retail environment and they were NOT impressive, but they are in our house, so very tough to compare! -
I am hoping to hear them at the Capital Audiofest. I'd be interested in hearing the next size smaller in addition to the big ones.
I dont think there are any size smaller, I believe the L800s are the only one being released.Home Theater
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2 Channel
Adcom 555II Vincent SA-T1 Marantz SA 15S2 Denon DR-M11 Clearaudio Bluemotion SDA 2.3tl's (Z) edition MIT Terminator II Speaker Cables & IC's Adcom 545II Adcom Gtp-450 Marantz CD5004 Technics M245X SDA 2B's, SDA CRS+
Stuff for the Head
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Shower & Off the beaten path Rigs
Polk Audio Boom Swimmer, Polk Audio Urchin -
The L800 is the only SDA, but there are other speakers in the Legend series.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I heard them today at RMAF. I’d encourage everyone to hear them for themselves and not put too much weight on my opinion. The soundstage was as great as you’d expect. I swear I heard a piano coming from 3 feet outside of the speakers. I think the room setup was a little boomy though. I don’t think it was the speaker’s fault but I currently prefer my modded 2.3tls for clarity, especially in the bass. I heard they’d have them at Listen Up so I’ll go back and give them another listen to be fair.
Ive heard our "Big boys" in a retail environment and they were NOT impressive, but they are in our house, so very tough to compare!
When you say "big boys" do you mean L800's ? Are they in your house ? Or did you mean "if" in our house... just asking.. -
K_M if you did hear the L800's could you say what you found to be "not impressive" about them. Thanks..
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I would prefer to keep this thread open for actual ears on type comments.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
nooshinjohn wrote: »I would prefer to keep this thread open for actual ears on type comments.
Maybe I read it wrong. I was thinking maybe she/he had listened to some & would share why not impressed. Maybe I misunderstood.. -
For those interested, here is the patent information for the new speakers...
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=2&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1="polk+audio".AANM.&OS=AANM/"polk+audio"&RS=AANM/"polk+audio"The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
boston1450 wrote: »K_M if you did hear the L800's could you say what you found to be "not impressive" about them. Thanks
K_M has not heard any of the Legend speakers.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
