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Monitor Audio Silver 50vsJBL L52 Classic
The JBL L52 Classic stands 33.0 cm tall — about 4.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 50 at 28.2 cm. On footprint the JBL L52 Classic is the wider cabinet (19.7 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Silver 50 is rear-ported and the JBL L52 Classic is front-ported. On price, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 sits higher — about $1,150 a pair against $1,000 for the JBL L52 Classic.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | JBL |
| Model | Silver 50 7G | L52 Classic |
| HiFi ladder position | #26 of 215 bookshelf | #76 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 11.1 in | 13 in |
| Width | 6.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Depth | 10.7 in | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 12.3 lb | 11 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome with UD Waveguide II), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) | 1× 0.8 in tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (Pure Pulp cone) |
| Frequency — low | 47 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | 10–75 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,150 / pair | $1,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | jbl.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.