BW HTM71 S2 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Comparison

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BW HTM71 S2 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing HTM71 S2 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 HTM71 S2 and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

BW HTM71 S2 Key Specs

3-way Design

1" Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter

4" Midrange

2 x 6.5" Aerofoil Profile Woofer

50-28k Hz Frequency Response

89 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:30-200watts

Weight:18.05kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 228.0" x 23-1/4" x 11-7/8"( 228.0 x 591.0 x 302.0mm )

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 HTM71 S2 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 HTM71 S2	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 HTM71 S2 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

Both HTM71 S2 and Silver C250 7G are 3-way speakers.

Driver	BW HTM71 S2	Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	1 x 4-inch	1 x 3-inch
Woofer	2 x 6.5-inch	2 x 5.25-inch

HTM71 S2 features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aerofoil Profile 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

HTM71 S2 has a frequency range of 50-28k Hz whereas Silver C250 7G has a frequency range of 65-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 50Hz, the HTM71 S2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Silver C250 7G's min frequency of 65Hz.

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

HTM71 S2

Silver C250 7G

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

BW HTM71 S2

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

HTM71 S2 and Silver C250 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. HTM71 S2 sensitivity is rated at 89 dB and the Silver C250 7G's is at 88.5 dB.

Sensitivity

Center Channel Speakers

HTM71 S2

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.

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

HTM71 S2 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.

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 HTM71 S2's and Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's external dimensions. BW HTM71 S2 has external dimensions of 228.0 x 591.0 x 302.0mm ( 8-15/16 x 23-1/4 x 11-7/8inch) 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 HTM71 S2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 109mm wider, 23mm taller and 28mm deeper than Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G.

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 HTM71 S2 is approximately 1784.8cm² / 276.6inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G is approximately 1320.7cm² / 204.7inch². The HTM71 S2 requires 35% 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 HTM71 S2 weighs 18.05kg / 39.7lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G weighs 10.63kg / 23.4lbs. This makes the HTM71 S2 70% heavier than the Silver C250 7G.

Here is a comparison of how HTM71 S2 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 HTM71 S2

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of BW HTM71 S2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of HTM71 S2:

Center-channel loudspeaker

Grille

2 Two-piece foam port plugs

4 Self-adhesive rubber feet

4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)

Manual

Bowers Wilkins brochure

Warranty Information

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 HTM71 S2 over Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G

Woofer Size	6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	50 Hz vs 65 Hz	Generates deeper bass

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G over Bowers & Wilkins HTM71 S2

High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 28k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Height	205mm vs 228mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	1320cm² vs 1784cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	1100USD vs 1999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

BW HTM71 S2 vs Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Bowers & Wilkins HTM71 S2	Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G
Brand	Bowers Wilkins	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Center channel speaker	Center channel speaker
Power Range	30-200 watts	80-200 watts
Sensitivity	89 dB	88.5 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	3.0 ohms	n/a
Frequency Response	50-28k Hz	65-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	6.5"	5.25"
Woofer Composition	Aerofoil Profile	C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST)
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	n/a
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Decoupled Carbon Dome	gold dome C-CAM
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	4"	3"
Firing Direction	rear	n/a
Physical Specs
Height	228.0mm (9")	205.0mm (8.1")
Width	591.0mm (23.3")	482.0mm (19")
Depth	302.0mm (11.9")	274.0mm (10.8")
Weight	18.05kg (39.7lbs)	10.63kg (23.4lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Acoustic Suspension
Available Colors	Gloss Black, Satin White, Rosenut	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