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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 15.7 in · 1 in = 35.74 px
Polk Legend L200vsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The Polk Legend L200 stands 39.8 cm tall — about 2.3 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 21.4 cm). At 87.5 dB against 85.5 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 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Polk Legend L200 and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,725 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Legend L200 | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #144 of 215 bookshelf | #123 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 15.7 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 8.4 in | 9.1 in |
| Depth | 13.3 in | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 22 lb | 20.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Turbine cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 8 in mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85.5 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 80 W | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,800 / pair | $1,649 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.