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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 100vsSonus Faber Lumina I
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 stands 37.5 cm tall — about 9.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lumina I at 28.0 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 14.8 cm). At 87.5 dB against 84 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 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and a 120 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina I. On price, the Monitor Audio Silver 100 sits higher — about $1,649 a pair against $999 for the Sonus Faber Lumina I.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Lumina I |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 255 bookshelf | #31 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 280 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 148 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 213 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 4.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 120 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2300 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 30–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.