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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 375 mm (37.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.49 px
Klipsch RP-500M IIvsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 stands 37.5 cm tall — about 3.1 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II 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 50 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. On price, the Monitor Audio Silver 100 sits higher — about $1,649 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Monitor Audio |
| Model | RP-500M II | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #105 of 255 bookshelf | #141 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 344 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 171 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 270 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 5.95 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Crossover frequency | 1530 Hz | 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $549 / 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.