The Polk Legend Series is coming

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,684
    Emlyn wrote: »
    Turns out it looks like the L900 Atmos module is an add on feature rather than a separate speaker, and it's a midwoofer and a tweeter (not a port) that appears to be bolted into the cabinet of the L600 or L800. I'm assuming that since it's an option someone can get the speakers without the modules, but I'm wondering if they add any value in two channel systems too.

    https://www.polkaudio.com/products/l900

    The L600 and L800 come with a covered opening on the top. Unscrew the plate, make the wire connection, screw in the optional Atmos module ($600.00 a pair) and that's it.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,924
    F1nut wrote: »
    Emlyn wrote: »
    Turns out it looks like the L900 Atmos module is an add on feature rather than a separate speaker, and it's a midwoofer and a tweeter (not a port) that appears to be bolted into the cabinet of the L600 or L800. I'm assuming that since it's an option someone can get the speakers without the modules, but I'm wondering if they add any value in two channel systems too.

    https://www.polkaudio.com/products/l900

    The L600 and L800 come with a covered opening on the top. Unscrew the plate, make the wire connection, screw in the optional Atmos module ($600.00 a pair) and that's it.

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    That's clever and elegant.

  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    WTF is Atmos?
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,084
    edited September 2019
    BlueFox wrote: »
    WTF is Atmos?

    Speakers in the ceiling. Some go for speakers that attempt to sound like they're coming from the ceiling via reflections though.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,924
    edited September 2019
    BlueFox wrote: »
    WTF is Atmos?

    It's some kind of Dolby thing to add height to the soundfield.

    https://www.dolby.com/us/en/brands/dolby-atmos.html
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Is that HT overkill?
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,087
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Is that HT overkill?

    Is Pass X600.5 amps overkill?
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    No.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,087
    Cool, glad we settled that.
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,924
    I didn't watch the unveiling -- cut the grass instead.
    Do "we" know if any or all of the new Legend series loudspeakers are US made, or assembled in the US?

    Just curious.
  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,595
    At that price they should be made in the US! But I doubt it. I hope im wrong.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,684
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I didn't watch the unveiling -- cut the grass instead.
    Do "we" know if any or all of the new Legend series loudspeakers are US made, or assembled in the US?

    Just curious.

    Designed in the USA, built in China.
    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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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    F1nut wrote: »
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    I didn't watch the unveiling -- cut the grass instead.
    Do "we" know if any or all of the new Legend series loudspeakers are US made, or assembled in the US?

    Just curious.

    Designed in the USA, built in China.

    Sounds right. Lot's of that going on these days.
    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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    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 34,924
    edited September 2019
    Nice photos!

    Are those ferrite core inductors in the XO?
    (not the ones wound on black bobbins :p )

  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,582
    verb wrote: »
    PA Polkies! Lucky Dogs! :)
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    Woot!
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,684
    Some specs.

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    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Dang Jesse - Are you the ultimate Polk Audio insider? :)
    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.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,684
    edited September 2019
    Rick88 wrote: »
    With the dizzying amount of posts in several threads on these perhaps I missed it, but for those with children and/or pets who may have concerns, do any of the models come with grills?

    I'm a grill off guy myself, but I hope they come with them for people that would want them.

    And oh, included with no extra charge. I think it is absolutely ridiculous that KEF does not include them and makes people buy them separately at extra cost on the latest Q Series. Never heard of such a thing...

    Yes, they all come with grills at no extra charge. The L800 has a grill that also covers the top and I'm pretty sure the L600 does too.
    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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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,186
    edited September 2019
    Grills?? Waiting for specs. Weight and all that good stuff.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,087
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    OMG! I've literally spent that past 3 hours for the most part at my desk! Rocking the office rig, learning as much as I can about the new Polk Legends. Having fun for sure!

    But, the Mrs has been walking past the doorway a few times, oops, dang, I get it!

    Time to take her out for dinner! :)
    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.
  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,758
    Would love to do a A&B side by side with mod'd vintage SDA & L800 just to hear difference. Great job Polk
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  • Clipdat wrote: »
    Yes, grills!

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    In with 69
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,883
    Still waiting on Jesse's impressions of their sound. Come on man... enough stalling.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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


    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,883
    Did anyone else get the new Friends and Family offer I just got?





































    j/k... :p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 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


    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,712
    I’ll wait for Adorama... :p

    Looks like I’ll have to buy a real amp to try the big puppies out.

    *runs to to wife*
    “can I empty the kids college account!?”
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!