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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
Monitor Audio Silver 100vsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 19.0 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87.5 dB, the Wharfedale Linton 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 40 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,574 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Wharfedale |
| Model | Silver 100 7G | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 332 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2300 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–120 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,649 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.