Polk L200 Speaker Demo Reviews
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With some more time on the L200s, I have to say that I am warming up to them...
They have moved up my rankings list of what I have compared them to so far but that will be explained in my final review post.
"Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
L200s and L100s now in stock at Crutchfield...
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_107L200BA/Polk-Audio-Legend-L200-Black-Ash.html -
I find this statement interesting.The L200s have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, and at 85.5 dB efficiency, they're real "gas-guzzlers."
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They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
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* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
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I find this statement interesting.The L200s have a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, and at 85.5 dB efficiency, they're real "gas-guzzlers."
The L200 is actually very easy the drive with 4 ohm capable power.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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mhardy6647 wrote: »They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
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* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
But of course, phase angles determine how much of a load it is also, not just pure impedance. -
mhardy6647 wrote: »They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
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* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
But of course, phase angles determine how much of a load it is also, not just pure impedance.
Part and parcel of the standard impedance plot.
I assume(d) that everyone here who is interested in the issue of a loudspeaker as an amplifier load understands that.
source: https://www.stereophile.com/content/polk-audio-lsi7-loudspeaker-measurements
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My wife just erased my review by closing out a tab on my iPad.
Now I will start over again...Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
mhardy6647 wrote: »mhardy6647 wrote: »They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
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* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
But of course, phase angles determine how much of a load it is also, not just pure impedance.
Part and parcel of the standard impedance plot.
I assume(d) that everyone here who is interested in the issue of a loudspeaker as an amplifier load understands that.
In the DIY speaker forums we frequent, yes for sure, but in here, I tend to see a lot less in depth knowledge of speaker parameters and design. -
My wife just erased my review by closing out a tab on my iPad.
Now I will start over again...
paging @Hermitism
We need a badge for that!
EDIT: Check that. "We've" got one...
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"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Not much info from the "walnut" crowd, guess the black ash speakers sound better, ha!Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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mhardy6647 wrote: »mhardy6647 wrote: »They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
_______________
* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
But of course, phase angles determine how much of a load it is also, not just pure impedance.
Part and parcel of the standard impedance plot.
I assume(d) that everyone here who is interested in the issue of a loudspeaker as an amplifier load understands that.
In the DIY speaker forums we frequent, yes for sure, but in here, I tend to see a lot less in depth knowledge of speaker parameters and design.
Peculiar claim since you have never provided any technical info even when requested.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 -
This time, write it out in the Notes app, or Pages app, before finalizing and posting. It’s advisable for anything longer than a few paragraphs!My wife just erased my review by closing out a tab on my iPad.
Now I will start over again...Alea jacta est! -
Solution #2
Bludgeoning with iPad. It might not be the best, but it will make me feel better.Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Solution #2
Bludgeoning with iPad. It might not be the best, but it will make me feel better.
Yeah, but your not built for jail........ which is where us "not rich" folks end up after a manslaughter charge....."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
mhardy6647 wrote: »mhardy6647 wrote: »They aren't my idea of an easy load on the bases of those two parameters*... but I
(ahem, still) wanna see the actual measured impedance curve to see if they're really gas guzzlers or just geared kinda tall, so to speak
_______________
* it might be recalled that my daily drivers are ca. 104 dB/watt at 1 meter at nominally 16 ohms
But of course, phase angles determine how much of a load it is also, not just pure impedance.
Part and parcel of the standard impedance plot.
I assume(d) that everyone here who is interested in the issue of a loudspeaker as an amplifier load understands that.
In the DIY speaker forums we frequent, yes for sure, but in here, I tend to see a lot less in depth knowledge of speaker parameters and design.
Your kidding right ? There's people here who know that stuff upside down and backwards. However, very few, who are not into DIY, want to know those things. Most anyone cares about is quality and sound, maybe aesthetics too, because those are the determining factors of buying a speaker, or not, for most people.HT SYSTEM-
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My wife just erased my review by closing out a tab on my iPad.
Now I will start over again...
Dude, don't feel bad, almost the same thing happened to me - except it was nobody's fault but mine. I was using my ipad for the first time for anything but websurfing - and I ended up wiping out my entire review in somewhat the same manner as you mention your wife did to yours - but in my case it was what I can only describe as a cross between a spaz attack and the complete obliteration of brain function. I always used my Dell laptop for word processing but for some reason known only to the underworld I decided to write the review this time on my ipad - even tho I had no idea what I was doing on an ipad. I "F-bombed" the world and all God's innocent creations more times that I dare to admit. Had to re-write the whole review. The good thing is - your review should be even better the second time.
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I got a lot to say here but need some time to write it all down and get my thoughts straight. I'm meeting up with gmcman tonight to pass them off to him. Would go grab a beer and a bite but he's passing through on work and won't have time.
Either way, I'll be jabbering about them soon much to all y'all's chagrin....I'm lookin' at you, @pitdogg2 , ya frickin' crybaby havin' to read words and stuff.
Maybe I'll put it together for F1nut to read for you in an audiobook.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you! -
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I know where you live!mhardy6647 wrote: »
Fortunately for you, I don’t know when I will have time to Drop by for a...stabbing
Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
I will succumb to old age first, based on past performance.
There's an Amp Camp Amp just waitin' for you to stop by, y'know?
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I know, I know.
Try not to point out all of my flaws. I leave that job for my wife.
Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
I got a lot to say here but need some time to write it all down and get my thoughts straight. I'm meeting up with gmcman tonight to pass them off to him. Would go grab a beer and a bite but he's passing through on work and won't have time.
Either way, I'll be jabbering about them soon much to all y'all's chagrin....I'm lookin' at you, @pitdogg2 , ya frickin' crybaby havin' to read words and stuff.
Maybe I'll put it together for F1nut to read for you in an audiobook.
Good gawd man, don't do that to me.....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 -
I got a lot to say here but need some time to write it all down and get my thoughts straight. I'm meeting up with gmcman tonight to pass them off to him. Would go grab a beer and a bite but he's passing through on work and won't have time.
Either way, I'll be jabbering about them soon much to all y'all's chagrin....I'm lookin' at you, @pitdogg2 , ya frickin' crybaby havin' to read words and stuff.
Maybe I'll put it together for F1nut to read for you in an audiobook.
Good gawd man, don't do that to me.....
no vowels please
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Expert Moron Extraordinaire
You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you! -
I'm going to send my review to @dromunds and let him translate it....
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Just for the sake of disclosure, I just sent the L200s on to their next victim, @tonyb
I have a very busy day today with work and personal stuff but will be working on my review and comparison tomorrow."Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
