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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 375 mm (37.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.49 px
Dali MenuetvsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 stands 37.5 cm tall — about 12.5 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 87.5 dB against 86 dB, the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Silver 100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,699 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Menuet | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #141 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $1,649 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.