In this review, we will be comparing Silver 200 7G and Kendall, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and KLH Kendall first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G | KLH Kendall |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.25" C-CAM RST II | 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 34-35k Hz | 25-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 60-150 watts | up to 250 watts |
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| Weight | 13.77kg / 30.3lbs | 22.14kg / 48.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36-3/16" x 9-15/16" x 13-1/16"
920.0 x 253.0 x 332.0mm | 40-3/16" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Silver 200 7G is a 2-way design whereas the Kendall is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7GKLH Kendall
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
KLH Kendall |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Silver 200 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM RST II Woofer. On the other hand, the Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
Silver 200 7G has a frequency range of 34-35k Hz whereas Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Silver 200 7G's min frequency of 34Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Silver 200 7G and Kendall have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Silver 200 7G sensitivity is rated at 87.5 dB and the Kendall's is at 96 dB. This 8 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Kendall can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas Silver 200 7G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Kendall.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Silver 200 7G and Kendall features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
KLH Kendall's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G's and KLH Kendall's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G has external dimensions of 920.0 x 253.0 x 332.0mm (36-3/16 x 9-15/16 x 13-1/16inch) whereas KLH Kendall has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G is 101mm shorter and 48mm less deeper than KLH Kendall but it is also 41mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and KLH Kendall in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and KLH Kendall Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G is approximately 840.0cm2 / 130.2inch2 and base area of the KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The Silver 200 7G requires 4% more surface area than the Kendall which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G weighs 13.77kg / 30.3lbs and the KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs. This makes the Kendall 61% heavier than the Silver 200 7G.
Here is a comparison of how Silver 200 7G and Kendall's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Silver 200 7G:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet
- 4 Rubber feet (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Bolts
- 4 Machine screws
- 2 Foam port plugs
- 2 Hex-keys
- Owners Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of KLH Kendall?
Here are the items that come with the Kendall:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spike feet (with nuts)
- 4 Protective discs
- Manual
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
920mm
vs
1021mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Base Surface Area |
805cm2
vs
840cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
2100USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
KLH Kendall |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
60-150 watts |
up to 250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87.5 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
34-35k Hz |
25-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM RST II |
Woven Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
920.0mm (36.2") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
253.0mm (10") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
332.0mm (13.1") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
13.77kg (30.3lbs) |
22.14kg (48.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood veneer |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
| Available Colors |
Oak |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | KLH Kendall digs deeper - 25Hz against 34Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | KLH Kendall is more sensitive (96dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | B | KLH Kendall takes more power (250W vs 150W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G: bi-amping; KLH Kendall: bi-amping. Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G sits in a wider range (8 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | B | KLH Kendall is cheaper - $1,500 against $2,100, about 29% less. |
A Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G B KLH Kendall
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
KLH Kendall is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 34Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, KLH Kendall is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.