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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
Monitor Audio Silver 100vsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 6.0 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the Paradigm Persona B 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 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $1,649 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Paradigm |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 255 bookshelf | #197 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 14 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 (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2300 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $10,000 / 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.