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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 375 mm (37.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.49 px
Monitor Audio Silver 100vsParadigm Founder 40B
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 and the Paradigm Founder 40B stand at nearly the same height, around 37.5 cm tall. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 21.6 cm). At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B 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 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $1,649 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Paradigm |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2300 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | paradigm.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.