In this review, we will be comparing Silver 200 7G and Triton Seven, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and GoldenEar. Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and GoldenEar Triton Seven first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
What size room are the Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and GoldenEar Triton Seven 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G and GoldenEar Triton Seven 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 Silver 200 7G and Triton Seven are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
GoldenEar Triton Seven |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
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 . On the other hand, the Triton Seven features a " Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" Polypropylene Woofer .
Frequency Response
Silver 200 7G has a frequency range of 34-35k Hz whereas Triton Seven has a frequency range of 29-35k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29Hz, the Triton Seven can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Silver 200 7G's min frequency of 34Hz.
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
Silver 200 7G and Triton Seven have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Silver 200 7G sensitivity is rated at 87.5 dB and the Triton Seven's is at 89 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the GoldenEar Triton Seven a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Silver 200 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.
Silver 200 7G can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Silver 200 7G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 150 watts less than the Triton Seven.
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. Triton Seven has a 5-way 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 Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G's and GoldenEar Triton Seven's external dimensions. 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) whereas GoldenEar Triton Seven has external dimensions of 1029.0 x 267.0 x 369.0mm ( 40-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 14-1/2inch) .
GoldenEar Triton Seven is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 14mm wider, 109mm taller and 37mm deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G.
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 Silver 200 7G is approximately 840.0cm2 / 130.2inch2 and base area of the GoldenEar Triton Seven is approximately 985.2cm2 / 152.7inch2. The Silver 200 7G requires 15% less surface area than the Triton Seven 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 Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G weighs 13.77kg / 30.3lbs and the GoldenEar Triton Seven weighs 14.55kg / 32lbs. This makes the Triton Seven 6% heavier than the Silver 200 7G.
Here is a comparison of how Silver 200 7G and Triton Seven's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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
What's in the Box of GoldenEar Triton Seven?
Here are the items that come with the Triton Seven:
Floorstanding loudspeaker4 Rubber feet (pre-installed)4 Spikes4 Locking nutsOwners Manual
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Height |
920mm
vs
1029mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
840cm2 (253x332mm)
vs
985cm2 (267x369mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
300 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
89 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Low Frequency Response |
29 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Passive Radiator |
dual 8-inch infrasonic planar sub-bass
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Price per pair* |
1798USD
vs
2100USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Monitor Audio Silver 200 7G |
GoldenEar Triton Seven |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
GoldenEar |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
60-150 watts |
10-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87.5 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
34-35k Hz |
29-35k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM RST II |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
- |
| Tweeter Type |
gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide |
Folded Ribbon |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
920.0mm (36.2") |
1029.0mm (40.5") |
| Width |
253.0mm (10") |
267.0mm (10.5") |
| Depth |
332.0mm (13.1") |
369.0mm (14.5") |
| Weight |
13.77kg (30.3lbs) |
14.55kg (32lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Passive Radiator |
| Finish |
MDF/Wood veneer |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
Oak |
Gloss Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |