Polk Legend l800 do you need true right and left
Polkrt3000
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I’m looking to buy a set of Polk L800 but I can’t find a true left and right, what would happen if I bought two lefts or two rights what ever is available brand new does it really matter
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Yes, you do need a left and a right.
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I wish I could answer that. I ordered replacement crossovers for mine and came to learn that left and right are identical. The two in my speaker are the same part number as those shipped to me by Polk.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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
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It would be hard to believe if the speakers were actually made differently, I have a ton of polks and some Goldenear but I was just thinking maybe snag a set or I can get I used LSI 707 for like 700-800. I have the triton one.r and the Triton 2 and Polk SDA 1.2tl and Polk Rt3000 and many more
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I’m sure the crossovers are the same, I’m assuming it’s all in the wiring, question is can that easily be done? I own a set, but have never really opened them up, other than replacing the tweeters.
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Is it worth spending 6000 grand on two lefts at best buy
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I like the mids an highs on the Goldenears but I have already added to Sunfire Hts 10s and i normally run a Pioneer PL707 turntable so if I turn up the volume my subs go nuts as it gets some sort of feedback with the turntable but I feel my Rt3000p still have more bass so that’s why I thought of the l800
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Sorry 2 sunfire subs
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The question is worth 6000
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That would be my guess as well. If @nooshinjohn was inside of his, he may have some insight.I’m sure the crossovers are the same, I’m assuming it’s all in the wiring, question is can that easily be done? I own a set, but have never really opened them up, other than replacing the tweeters. -
Polkrt3000 wrote: »Is it worth spending 6000 grand on two lefts at best buy
Absolutely not! They are worth half that. Best Buy never stocked them in their stores. I do not know where
you are located, but these are worth a drive...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1551030099527851/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:39fe1a26-dfa2-4663-8016-2edd875b4f2a
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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
“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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Polkrt3000 wrote: »I like the mids an highs on the Goldenears but I have already added to Sunfire Hts 10s and i normally run a Pioneer PL707 turntable so if I turn up the volume my subs go nuts as it gets some sort of feedback with the turntable but I feel my Rt3000p still have more bass so that’s why I thought of the l800
You need a subsonic filter, something like this.
https://shopaudioexperience.com/kab-rf-1-phono-subsonic-filter/Political Correctness'.........defined
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Are worth getting then
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Will was talked out of them before vs the Goldenears so maybe not worth it
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I've found that turntable isolation goes a long way when trying to reduce feedback. If the walls and floor are shaking from the bass thumping, the stylus on your turntable is, too!Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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nooshinjohn wrote: »I wish I could answer that. I ordered replacement crossovers for mine and came to learn that left and right are identical. The two in my speaker are the same part number as those shipped to me by Polk.
The crossovers in the original SDA speakers were identical as well, but the speakers were definitely a left and right.
IMO, with the L800 if you have say two left channel cabinets the dimensional drivers will be on the same side when they should be on opposite sides.Political Correctness'.........defined
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I believe that worst, case, someone who is the slightest bit knowledgeable could swap the dimensional speakers and wiring to the correct side. Is it ideal? Probably not for resale. Also, I don't think $6000 is a good deal. Be patient and find a used pair. A correct left/right pair was up for a month near me recently for $2500.
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I’m betting the drivers are the same, it will all be in the wiring, but how easy it will be is the bigger question, but I would think it’s doable..
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$6000, run away, way TOO much!
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I tried to send a message to the Facebook messenger and he said yes still available but hasn’t responded since so I don’t know it’s like 8 hours one way, are these speakers worth the drive I can get a pair LSI 707 for like 800 or so but I need more bass for my preference as the Golden ear one.r and the triton2 and the two sunfire 10a hrs don’t seem to do it for me but the in general sounds fine I use an Adcom 5802 and the one.r and Adcom 555 for the triton 2 and the ceiling speakers that are junk and and the Polk 5jr for the kitchen on Adcom 545
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I don’t think the 707 will be better then then the Goldenear one.r I paid 4500 which was on sale from 6000
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Get a Velodyne DD+ sub or two if you want real bass.Political Correctness'.........defined
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President of Club Polk -
They are very much worth the drive. Where do you live?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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
“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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I live in Sioux Falls so about a 10 hour drive or 600 miles
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Would I get more base out of them vs thr Goldenears or the Polk Rt3000
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Could be 11 hours but something around there
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Polkrt3000 wrote: »Would I get more base out of them vs thr Goldenears or the Polk Rt3000
I also own both RT3000Ps and Triton Ones. They are BASS masters for a large or very large room. I've smiled many times at their ability to thump my chest.
I have not heard the L800s.
If you need more than the ones I own now, you should take F1nuts' advice, period.
I haven't heard the Velodyne DD+ sub but have read reviews.
I owned a pro-speaker set that had twin 15" woofers and a horn mid/tweeter in each one.
Those hit my chest so hard, they interrupted my breathing!
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Let me add, if you want thumpy boom-boom bass like one hears in a Honda with a coffee can muffler don't get a Velodyne. If you want real bass then get a Velodyne.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 NOW remember owning a couple of Velodyne powered subs that were GREAT.
I do regret to this day selling "one of them" to an old co-worker for cheap. But he was a good dude.
Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
--Mark Twain.
“If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright -
I would think two sunfire hts 10s would be enough but they pickup on the needle and go nuts so maybe some isolation would be smart. I asked him to ship it as I would need to pay for hotel rooms and gas and that can get pricy. However he doesn’t want to ship and I bet it would cost a fortune to have it packaged and shipped as he does not have the original boxes so maybe out not sure
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set up a meet in the middle... Or ask the Polkie express...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 MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable
“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?
