In this review, we will be comparing La Scala AL6 and Silver 500 7G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Klipsch and Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" horn-loaded Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer
- 40-19k Hz Frequency Response
- 103 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:93.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 994.0" x 24.5" x 25.5"( 994 x 622 x 647mm )
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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 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
Both La Scala AL6 and Silver 500 7G are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Klipsch La Scala AL6 |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 3-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 12-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
La Scala AL6 features a 1" polyimide diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 425Hz - 2900Hz. 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
La Scala AL6 has a frequency range of 40-19k 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 La Scala AL6's min frequency of 40Hz.
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 500 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
La Scala AL6 and Silver 500 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. La Scala AL6 sensitivity is rated at 103 dB and the Silver 500 7G's is at 90.5 dB. This 12 dB difference makes the Klipsch La Scala AL6 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G, 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.
La Scala AL6 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas La Scala AL6 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Silver 500 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
Both La Scala AL6 and Silver 500 7G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Klipsch La Scala AL6's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6's and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G's external dimensions. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of 994 x 622 x 647mm ( 39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch) 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 299mm narrower and 254mm less deeper than Klipsch La Scala AL6 but it is also 91mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G in scale.
Comparison image of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Size and External Dimensions
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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is approximately 1269.4cm2 / 196.8inch2. The La Scala AL6 requires 212% 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6 weighs 93.00kg / 204.6lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs. This makes the La Scala AL6 313% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.
Here is a comparison of how La Scala AL6 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 Klipsch La Scala AL6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL6:
2 Loudspeaker cabinets2 Subwoofer cabinets2 Grilles4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)Owners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G?
Here are the items that come with the Silver 500 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
 Sensitivity |
103 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
12 inches
vs
8 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 Height |
994mm
vs
1085mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
100 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
|
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
27 Hz
vs
40 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
19k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
1269cm2
vs
3960cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
3200USD
vs
14998USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 |
Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G |
| Brand |
Klipsch |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 100 watts |
80-250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
103 dB |
90.5 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.2 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
40-19k Hz |
27-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
12" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
fiber-composite cone with folded horn |
C-CAM RST II |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
horn-loaded |
gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
3" |
3" |
| Crossover Frequency |
425Hz - 2900Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
994.0mm (39.1") |
1085.0mm (42.7") |
| Width |
622.0mm (24.5") |
323.0mm (12.7") |
| Depth |
647.0mm (25.5") |
393.0mm (15.5") |
| Weight |
93.00kg (204.6lbs) |
22.53kg (49.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Woof veneer |
MDF/Wood veneer |
| Available Colors |
American Auburn, Black Ash, American Walnut |
Oak |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
10 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
10 Years |
5 Years |