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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
Klipsch kO-R1vsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 33.9 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1 and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $1,649 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Monitor Audio |
| Model | kO-R1 | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #250 of 255 bookshelf | #141 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 714 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Crossover frequency | 970 Hz | 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $1,649 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.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.