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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1127 mm (112.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Monitor Audio Silver 500vsMartinLogan Motion F20
The MartinLogan Motion F20 stands 112.7 cm tall — about 3.2 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 500 at 109.5 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 500 is the wider cabinet (31.9 cm versus 29.8 cm). At 92 dB against 90.5 dB, the MartinLogan Motion F20 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Silver 500 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 500 and a 165 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion F20. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,450 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | MartinLogan |
| Model | Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G | MartinLogan Motion F20 |
| Height | 1095 mm | 1127 mm |
| Width | 319 mm | 298 mm |
| Depth | 389 mm | 362 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 27.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome with UD Waveguide II), 1× 76 mm midrange (C-CAM RST II), 2× 203 mm woofer (C-CAM RST II) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion (AMT)), 1× 140 mm midrange (woven-fibreglass cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90.5 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 80–250 W | 20–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,400 / pair | $3,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | martinlogan.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.