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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 398 mm (39.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.41 px
Monitor Audio Silver 100vsPolk Legend L200
The Polk Legend L200 stands 39.8 cm tall — about 2.3 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 21.4 cm). At 87.5 dB against 85.5 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 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and a 165 mm cone on the Polk Legend L200. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,725 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Polk |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Legend L200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #123 of 215 bookshelf | #144 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 398 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 214 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 338 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 9.98 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 (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 50000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 85.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 80 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $1,800 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.