FWIW I pretty much agree with Soix's comments re the differences between ML's and dynamic speakers in general, and the Silverline's. It is hard to be much more specific since you don't ID which Silverline Sonata you are referring to - there were three models and they have different sounds. I think the fist model and the second model may be easier to live with.
I find that bi-polar speakers are much harder to set up - their sound relies heavily on the proper management of the back wave - they really need a lot of space from the rear walls. Dynamic speakers also benefit from space as well but they are not nearly so dependent.
Personally I would not buy ML's, or most any bi-polar speaker, without hearing it first in my own living space. Dynamic speakers are still a gamble, just less so.
Good luck.
I find that bi-polar speakers are much harder to set up - their sound relies heavily on the proper management of the back wave - they really need a lot of space from the rear walls. Dynamic speakers also benefit from space as well but they are not nearly so dependent.
Personally I would not buy ML's, or most any bi-polar speaker, without hearing it first in my own living space. Dynamic speakers are still a gamble, just less so.
Good luck.