In this review, we will be comparing Q7 Meta and Silver 200 7G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from KEF and Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KEF Q7 Meta and Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KEF Q7 Meta Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" Hard dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
- 46-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 87 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:Up to 200watts
- Weight:18.45kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1001.0" x 12.5" x 12.4"( 1001 x 317 x 315 mm )
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter
- 2 x 5.25" C-CAM RST II Woofer
- 34-35k Hz Frequency Response
- 87.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:60-150watts
- Weight:13.77kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 920.0" x 9-15/16" x 13-1/16"( 920.0 x 253.0 x 332.0mm )
What size room are the KEF Q7 Meta and Monitor Audio Silver 200 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* |
KEF Q7 Meta |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
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 KEF Q7 Meta and Monitor Audio Silver 200 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 Q7 Meta is a 3-way design whereas the Silver 200 7G is a 2-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 |
KEF Q7 Meta |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
Q7 Meta features a 0.75" vented aluminum dome with MAT absorber Hard dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 440 Hz, 2.3 kHz. On the other hand, the Silver 200 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM RST II Woofer .
Frequency Response
Q7 Meta has a frequency range of 46-20k Hz whereas Silver 200 7G has a frequency range of 34-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the Silver 200 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Q7 Meta's min frequency of 46Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G
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
Q7 Meta is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Silver 200 7G which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Q7 Meta can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Q7 Meta sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Silver 200 7G's is rated at 87.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to KEF Q7 Meta, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
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.
Q7 Meta can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Silver 200 7G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Q7 Meta.
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
Silver 200 7G features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Q7 Meta has a Binding Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 KEF Q7 Meta's and Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G's external dimensions. KEF Q7 Meta has external dimensions of 1001 x 317 x 315 mm ( 39.4 x 12.5 x 12.4 in.) whereas Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G has external dimensions of 920.0 x 253.0 x 332.0mm ( 36-3/16 x 9-15/16 x 13-1/16inch) .
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G is 64mm narrower and 81mm shorter than KEF Q7 Meta but it is also 17mm 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 KEF Q7 Meta is approximately 998.6cm2 / 154.8inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G is approximately 840.0cm2 / 130.2inch2. The Q7 Meta requires 19% more surface area than the Silver 200 7G which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KEF Q7 Meta?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Q7 Meta:
Q7 Meta Magnetic grilles Plinth and rubber feet Port bungs User manual and warranty information
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G?
Here are the items that come with the Silver 200 7G:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet4 Rubber feet (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Spikes4 Bolts4 Machine screws2 Foam port plugs2 Hex-keysOwners ManualImportant Safety Instructions