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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 375 mm (37.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.49 px
KEF LS50 MetavsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 stands 37.5 cm tall — about 7.3 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 19.9 cm). At 87.5 dB against 85 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 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,624 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Monitor Audio |
| Model | LS50 Meta | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #52 of 255 bookshelf | #141 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 199 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 281 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 79 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,599 / pair | $1,649 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.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.