KLH Model Seven vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Comparison

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KLH Model Seven vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing KLH Model Seven and Silver 500 7G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from KLH and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KLH Model Seven and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KLH Model Seven Key Specs

1" Hard-Dome Tweeter

13" Pulp-Paper Woofer

38-20k Hz Frequency Response

91 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 4ohms

Power Range:20-250watts

Weight:35.82kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1042.0" x 18" x 12-1/4"( 1042.0 x 458.0 x 312.0mm )

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Key Specs

3-way Design

1" gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II Tweeter

3" Midrange

2 x 8" C-CAM RST II Woofer

3" Midrange

27-35k Hz Frequency Response

90.5 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:80-250watts

Weight:22.53kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1085.0" x 12-11/16" x 15-7/16"( 1085.0 x 323.0 x 393.0mm )

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KLH Model Seven and Monitor Audio Silver 500 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 KLH Model Seven is a -way design whereas the Silver 500 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	KLH Model Seven	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Driver Setup	-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	1 x 3-inch
Woofer	1 x 13-inch	2 x 8-inch

KLH Model Seven features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 13" Pulp-Paper Woofer . 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

KLH Model Seven has a frequency range of 38-20k 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 KLH Model Seven's min frequency of 38Hz.

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

KLH Model Seven

Silver 500 7G

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KLH Model Seven

Monitor Audio Silver 500 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

KLH Model Seven is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Silver 500 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 KLH Model Seven can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. KLH Model Seven sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Silver 500 7G's is rated at 90.5 dB.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

KLH Model Seven

Silver 500 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

Silver 500 7G features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. KLH Model Seven 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 KLH Model Seven's and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G's external dimensions. KLH Model Seven has external dimensions of 1042.0 x 458.0 x 312.0mm ( 41inch x 18inch x 12-1/4inch ) 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) .

KLH Model Seven is 43mm shorter and 81mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G but it is also 135mm wider.

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 KLH Model Seven is approximately 1429.0cm² / 221.5inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is approximately 1269.4cm² / 196.8inch². The KLH Model Seven requires 13% more surface area than the Silver 500 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 KLH Model Seven weighs 35.82kg / 78.8lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs. This makes the KLH Model Seven 59% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.

Here is a comparison of how KLH Model Seven and Silver 500 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers

KLH Model Seven

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of KLH Model Seven?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of KLH Model Seven:

2 Floorstanding loudspeakers

2 Riser bases

2 Grilles

Owner's Manual

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

Reasons to choose KLH Model Seven over Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Woofer Size	13 inches vs 8 inches	Larger woofer
Height	1042mm vs 1085mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G over KLH Model Seven

Driver Setup	3-way vs -way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 4 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
Number of Woofers	2 vs 1	More woofers
Low Frequency Response	27 Hz vs 38 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 20k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring	Yes vs No	Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Base Surface Area	1269cm² vs 1429cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	3200USD vs 4998USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

KLH Model Seven vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	KLH Model Seven	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Brand	KLH	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	20-250 watts	80-250 watts
Sensitivity	91 dB	90.5 dB
Impedance	4 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	38-20k Hz	27-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	2
Woofer Size	13"	8"
Woofer Composition	Pulp-Paper	C-CAM RST II
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Hard-Dome	gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	5"	3"
Firing Direction	n/a	rear
Physical Specs
Height	1042.0mm (41")	1085.0mm (42.7")
Width	458.0mm (18")	323.0mm (12.7")
Depth	312.0mm (12.3")	393.0mm (15.5")
Weight	35.82kg (78.8lbs)	22.53kg (49.6lbs)
Enclosure		Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF/Wood Veneer	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Mahogany	Oak
Grille	n/a	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	No	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	10 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	10 Years	5 Years