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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1049 mm (104.9 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
Monitor Audio Silver 300vsSonus Faber Lumina V
The Monitor Audio Silver 300 and the Sonus Faber Lumina V stand at nearly the same height, around 104.5 cm tall. At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the Sonus Faber Lumina V is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Silver 300 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 31 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 300 and a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lumina V. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,974 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Silver 300 7G | Lumina V |
| HiFi ladder position | #90 of 281 floorstander | #92 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1045 mm | 1049 mm |
| Width | 274 mm | 281 mm |
| Depth | 389 mm | 373 mm |
| Weight | 19.3 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 76 mm midrange (C-CAM RST II), 2× 152 mm woofer (C-CAM RST II) | 1× 29 mm tweeter (DAD soft dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (paper cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 31 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 80–200 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,149 / pair | $2,799 / 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.