In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Silver 300 7G is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G | Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II |
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| Midrange | 3" | 3" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM | 2 x 6" C-CAM RST II |
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| Frequency response | 64 Hz – 60 kHz | 31-35k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 87.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 250 watts | 80-200 watts |
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| Weight | 15.32kg / 33.7lbs | 19.32kg / 42.5lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 8-1/16" x 21-1/8" x 13-3/16"
205.0 x 537.0 x 335.0mm | 40-3/4" x 10-7/8" x 15-1/4"
1036.0 x 277.0 x 388.0mm |
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What size room are the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 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* |
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
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.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Gold C250 6G and Silver 300 7G are 3-way speakers.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6GMonitor Audio Silver 300 7G
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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3-way
|
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
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Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 3-inch |
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Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
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2 x 6-inch
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Gold C250 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 800 Hz - 2700 Hz. On the other hand, the Silver 300 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 2 x 6" C-CAM RST II Woofer.
Frequency Response
Gold C250 6G has a frequency range of 64 Hz – 60 kHz whereas Silver 300 7G has a frequency range of 31-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 31Hz, the Silver 300 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Gold C250 6G's min frequency of 64Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel 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
Gold C250 6G is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Silver 300 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 Gold C250 6G can provide this impedance level.
On the other hand, they have the same sensitivity of 87.5 dBdB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Gold C250 6G can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas Silver 300 7G has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Gold C250 6G.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Gold C250 6G and Silver 300 7G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G's and Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has external dimensions of 205.0 x 537.0 x 335.0mm (21-1/8 x 8-1/16 x 13-3/16) whereas Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G has external dimensions of 1036.0 x 277.0 x 388.0mm (40-3/4 x 10-7/8 x 15-1/4inch).
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is 831mm shorter and 53mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G but it is also 260mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 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 Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is approximately 1799.0cm2 / 278.8inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G is approximately 1074.8cm2 / 166.6inch2. The Gold C250 6G requires 67% more surface area than the Silver 300 7G which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold C250 6G:
- Center-channel speaker
- 3 Grilles
- 4 Rubber feet
- 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- Hex-key
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G?
Here are the items that come with the Silver 300 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