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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 58.3 in · 1 in = 9.61 px
T+A Solitaire S 540vsMonitor Audio Hyphn
The T+A Solitaire S 540 stands 148.0 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Hyphn at 139.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Hyphn is the wider cabinet (50.1 cm versus 32.0 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the T+A Solitaire S 540 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Hyphn reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 20 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the T+A Solitaire S 540 and a 200 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Hyphn. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $52,200 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Solitaire S 540 | Hyphn |
| HiFi ladder position | #258 of 276 floorstander | #250 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 58.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Width | 12.6 in | 19.7 in |
| Depth | 20.5 in | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 176.4 lb | 235.7 lb |
| Enclosure | sealed | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (magnetostat), 7× 3.5 in midrange (StarStabilizer), 4× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium) | 1× tweeter (MPD III — Micro Pleated Diaphragm), 6× 2 in midrange (RDT III — Rigid Diaphragm Technology), 4× 7.9 in woofer (RDT III, force-cancelled) |
| Frequency — low | 20 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 200–1600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $54,900 / pair | $49,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | 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.