In this review, we will be comparing F501SP and Silver 500 7G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Fyne Audio and Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Fyne Audio F501SP and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Fyne Audio F501SP | Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1" gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II |
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| Midrange | — | 3" |
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| Woofer | — | 2 x 8" C-CAM RST II |
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| Frequency response | 36-34k Hz | 27-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 80-250 watts |
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| Weight | 21.00kg / 46.2lbs | 22.53kg / 49.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 38.7" x 11.3" x 12.7"
983.0 x 287.0 x 322.6mm | 42-11/16" x 12-11/16" x 15-7/16"
1085.0 x 323.0 x 393.0mm |
|---|
What size room are the Fyne Audio F501SP and Monitor Audio Silver 500 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* |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* 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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both F501SP and Silver 500 7G are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 3-inch |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
F501SP features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 250 Hz, 1700 Hz. On the other hand, the Silver 500 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 2 x 8" C-CAM RST II Woofer.
Frequency Response
F501SP has a frequency range of 36-34k Hz whereas Silver 500 7G has a frequency range of 27-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 27Hz, the Silver 500 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the F501SP's min frequency of 36Hz.
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
F501SP and Silver 500 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. F501SP sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Silver 500 7G's is at 90.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Silver 500 7G features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. F501SP has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/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 Fyne Audio F501SP's and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G's external dimensions. Fyne Audio F501SP has external dimensions of 983.0 x 287.0 x 322.6mm (38.7 x 11.3 x 12.7inch) whereas Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G has external dimensions of 1085.0 x 323.0 x 393.0mm (42-11/16 x 12-11/16 x 15-7/16inch).
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 36mm wider, 102mm taller and 70.4mm deeper than Fyne Audio F501SP.
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 Fyne Audio F501SP is approximately 925.9cm2 / 143.5inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is approximately 1269.4cm2 / 196.8inch2. The F501SP requires 27% less surface area than the Silver 500 7G which gives it a small advantage 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 Fyne Audio F501SP weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs. This makes the Silver 500 7G 7% heavier than the F501SP.
Here is a comparison of how F501SP and Silver 500 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G?
Here are the items that come with the Silver 500 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
 Height |
983mm
vs
1085mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
925cm2
vs
1269cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
36 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
34k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Price per pair* |
3200USD
vs
4799USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Fyne Audio F501SP |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
| Brand |
Fyne Audio |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
90.5 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
36-34k Hz |
27-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
2 |
| Woofer Size |
" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
C-CAM RST II |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
- |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
3" |
| Crossover Frequency |
250 Hz, 1700 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
983.0mm (38.7") |
1085.0mm (42.7") |
| Width |
287.0mm (11.3") |
323.0mm (12.7") |
| Depth |
322.6mm (12.7") |
393.0mm (15.5") |
| Weight |
21.00kg (46.2lbs) |
22.53kg (49.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Oak |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 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 |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G digs deeper - 27Hz against 36Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs |
evenly matched |
Similar sensitivity (91dB vs 91dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Size |
depends |
Fyne Audio F501SP is easier to place; Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability |
B |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G: bi-amping. |
| Price |
B |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is cheaper - $3,200 against $4,799, about 33% less. |
A Fyne Audio F501SP
B Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Fyne Audio F501SP 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 36Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. Match it to your room: we rate Fyne Audio F501SP the better fit for a small room and a mid-size room, and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G for a large room and a very large room.
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.