Mission 700 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Comparison

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Mission 700 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Mission 700 and Silver 100 7G, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Mission and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Mission 700 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Mission 700 Key Specs

2-way Design

1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter

6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer

45-20,000 Hz Frequency Response

86 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:25-150watts

Weight:12.80kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 510.0" x 10.2" x 10.6"( 1590 x 260 x 270mm )

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Hard-Dome Tweeter

8" C-CAM RST II Woofer

35-35k Hz Frequency Response

87.5 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:40-120watts

Weight:9.43kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 377.0" x 9-1/8" x 13-1/16"( 377.0 x 232.0 x 332.0mm )

What size room are the Mission 700 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 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*	Mission 700	Monitor Audio Silver 100 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 Mission 700 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 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 Mission 700 and Silver 100 7G are 2-way speakers.

Driver	Mission 700	Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1.25-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	1 x 6.5-inch	1 x 8-inch

Mission 700 features a 1.25" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" mineral loaded polypropylene cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Silver 100 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" C-CAM RST II Woofer .

Frequency Response

Mission 700 has a frequency range of 45-20,000 Hz whereas Silver 100 7G has a frequency range of 35-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Silver 100 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Mission 700's min frequency of 45Hz.

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 Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Mission 700

Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Mission 700

Monitor Audio Silver 100 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

Mission 700 and Silver 100 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Mission 700 sensitivity is rated at 86 dB and the Silver 100 7G's is at 87.5 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to Mission 700, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Mission 700

Silver 100 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.

Mission 700 can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Silver 100 7G has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Mission 700.

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 100 7G features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Mission 700 has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Mission 700's Post terminals

Mission 700 Front Port

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 Mission 700's and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G's external dimensions. Mission 700 has external dimensions of 1590 x 260 x 270mm ( 20 x 10.2 x 10.6 inch ) whereas Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has external dimensions of 377.0 x 232.0 x 332.0mm ( 14-13/16 x 9-1/8 x 13-1/16inch) .

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is 28mm narrower and 133mm shorter than Mission 700 but it is also 62mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Mission 700 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G in scale.

Comparison image of Mission 700 and Monitor Audio Silver 100 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 Mission 700 is approximately 702.0cm² / 108.8inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is approximately 770.2cm² / 119.4inch². The Mission 700 requires 9% less surface area than the Silver 100 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 Mission 700 weighs 12.80kg / 28.2lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G weighs 9.43kg / 20.7lbs. This makes the Mission 700 36% heavier than the Silver 100 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Mission 700 and Silver 100 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers

Mission 700

Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Mission 700?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Mission 700:

Mission M700 Speaker:

2 Stand-mount loudspeakers

2 Grilles

User Manual

Mission M700 Stand:

2 Top-plates

2 Bases

8 Upright posts

8 Spike feet

Hardware

Instructions

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G?

Here are the items that come with the Silver 100 7G:

2 Bookshelf loudspeakers

2 Grilles

4 Jumpers (pre-installed)

8 Rubber feet

2 Foam port plugs

Hex-key

Owners Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Reasons to choose Mission 700 over Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G

Max Input Power	150 watts vs 120 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Base Surface Area	702cm² vs 770cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G over Mission 700

Sensitivity	88 dB vs 86 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 6.5 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	35 Hz vs 45 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
Height	377mm vs 510mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair*	1400USD vs 1500USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Mission 700 vs Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Mission 700	Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Brand	Mission	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Bookshelf speakers
Power Range	25-150 watts	40-120 watts
Sensitivity	86 dB	87.5 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	5.2 ohms	n/a
Frequency Response	45-20,000 Hz	35-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	1
Woofer Size	6.5"	8"
Woofer Composition	mineral loaded polypropylene cone	C-CAM RST II
Woofer Surround Material	low-density nitrile	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1.25"	1"
Tweeter Type	Soft-Dome	Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Crossover Frequency	3000Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	Front	n/a
Physical Specs
Height	510.0mm (20.1")	377.0mm (14.8")
Width	260.0mm (10.2")	232.0mm (9.1")
Depth	270.0mm (10.6")	332.0mm (13.1")
Weight	12.80kg (28.2lbs)	9.43kg (20.7lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF, particle board, wood	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Walnut Pearl, Black Oak	Ash,High Gloss Black,Black Oak,Satin White
Mounting Bracket	No	No
Recommended Stand Height	n/a	22-26"
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	No	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	3 years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	3 years	5 Years