Dimensions
Size comparison
L42msMonitor Reference 5A
| L42ms | Monitor Reference 5A | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 162 mm | 908 mm | −746 mm |
| Width | 617 mm | 205 mm | +412 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm | 282 mm | −48 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is L42ms better than Monitor Reference 5A?
L42ms has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Monitor Reference 5A better than L42ms?
- Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 25 Hz2.2×
- Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 200 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 55 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 25,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | Yes |
| LDAC | — | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 14,700 g |
| Width | 617 mm | 205 mm |
| Height | 162 mm | 908 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm | 282 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | — | Yes |
