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BW HTM6 S3 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Comparison

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BW HTM6 S3

Passive Center Channel | 72-28k Hz

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Passive Center Channel | 65-35k Hz

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BW HTM6 S3 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing HTM6 S3 and Silver C250 7G, two Passive Center Channel speakers from Bowers Wilkins and Monitor Audio .

Let's have a brief look at the main features of BW HTM6 S3 and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

BW HTM6 S3 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 5" Continuum Woofer
  • 72-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-120watts
  • Weight:7.70kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 160.0" x 18.9" x 11.2"( 160.0 x 480.0 x 283.0mm )

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter
  • 3" Midrange
  • 2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer
  • 3" Midrange
  • 65-35k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:80-200watts
  • Weight:10.63kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 205.0" x 18-15/16" x 10-3/4"( 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm )

What size room are the BW HTM6 S3 and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* BW HTM6 S3 Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the BW HTM6 S3 and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that HTM6 S3 is a 2-way design whereas the Silver C250 7G 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.

Driver BW HTM6 S3 Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Driver Setup 2-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - 1 x 3-inch
Woofer 2 x 5-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

HTM6 S3 features a 1" Titanium Decoupled Double Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5" Continuum Woofer . On the other hand, the Silver C250 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer .

Frequency Response

HTM6 S3 has a frequency range of 72-28k Hz whereas Silver C250 7G has a frequency range of 65-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 65Hz, the Silver C250 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the HTM6 S3's min frequency of 72Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.

Low Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

HTM6 S3
Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

BW HTM6 S3
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

HTM6 S3 and Silver C250 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. HTM6 S3 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Silver C250 7G's is at 88.5 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to BW HTM6 S3 , hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Center Channel Speakers

HTM6 S3
Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

HTM6 S3 can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas HTM6 S3 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS , 80 watts less than the Silver C250 7G.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

HTM6 S3 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Silver C250 7G has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

BW HTM6 S3  Terminals
BW HTM6 S3 's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7GBinding post Terminals
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's Binding post terminals

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare BW HTM6 S3 's and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's external dimensions. BW HTM6 S3 has external dimensions of 160.0 x 480.0 x 283.0mm ( 6.3 x 18.9 x 11.2inch) whereas Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G has external dimensions of 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm ( 8-1/16 x 18-15/16 x 10-3/4inch) .

BW HTM6 S3 is 2mm narrower and 45mm shorter than Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G but it is also 9mm deeper.

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 BW HTM6 S3 is approximately 1358.4cm2 / 210.6inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G is approximately 1320.7cm2 / 204.7inch2. The HTM6 S3 requires 3% more surface area than the Silver C250 7G 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 BW HTM6 S3 weighs 7.70kg / 16.9lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G weighs 10.63kg / 23.4lbs. This makes the Silver C250 7G 38% heavier than the HTM6 S3.

Here is a comparison of how HTM6 S3 and Silver C250 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Center Channel class.

Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
BW HTM6 S3
Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of BW HTM6 S3 ?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of HTM6 S3:
  • Center-channel loudspeaker
  • Grille (pre-installed)
  • Two-piece foam plug
  • 4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • 2 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
  • Manual
  • Warranty Information
  • Bowers Wilkins brochure
  • What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G?

    Here are the items that come with the Silver C250 7G:
  • Center-channel loudspeakers
  • Grille
  • 2 Jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • Hex-key
  • Owners Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 over Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
    Height 160mm vs 205mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 899USD vs 1100USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G over Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3

    Max Input Power 200 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 89 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 5.25 inches vs 5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 65 Hz vs 72 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Base Surface Area 1320cm2 vs 1358cm2 Takes less floor space
    BW HTM6 S3 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
    Brand Bowers Wilkins Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Center channel speaker Center channel speaker
    Power Range 30-120 watts 80-200 watts
    Sensitivity 87 dB 88.5 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 4.3 ohms n/a
    Frequency Response 72-28k Hz 65-35k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 5" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition Continuum C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST)
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Decoupled Double Dome gold dome C-CAM
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No 3"
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 160.0mm (6.3") 205.0mm (8.1")
    Width 480.0mm (18.9") 482.0mm (19")
    Depth 283.0mm (11.1") 274.0mm (10.8")
    Weight 7.70kg (16.9lbs) 10.63kg (23.4lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Acoustic Suspension
    Available Colors Black, White, Oak White
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes n/a
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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