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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 100vsPolk Reserve R200
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 stands 37.5 cm tall — about 1.6 cm more than the Polk Reserve R200 at 35.9 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 19.4 cm). At 87.5 dB against 86 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and a 165 mm cone on the Polk Reserve R200. On price, the Monitor Audio Silver 100 sits higher — about $1,649 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Polk |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 8.7 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) |
| Crossover frequency | 2300 Hz | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $749 / 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.