Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Dynaudio Evoke 50 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Dynaudio Evoke 50 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Silver 500 7G and Evoke 50, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and Dynaudio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Dynaudio Evoke 50 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

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

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 )

Dynaudio Evoke 50 Key Specs

3-way Design

1.1" Tweeter

5.5" Midrange

2 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer

5.5" Midrange

35-23k Hz Frequency Response

87 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 4ohms

Power Range:up to 260watts

Weight:26.90kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1166.0" x 12-1/16" x 14-3/4"( 1166.0 x 215.0 x 375.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Dynaudio Evoke 50 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 Silver 500 7G	Dynaudio Evoke 50
Near-field	Bad	Bad
Small Room	Poor	Poor
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Good	Good
Very Large Room	Average	Average

(* 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 Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Dynaudio Evoke 50 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 500 7G and Evoke 50 are 3-way speakers.

Driver	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G	Dynaudio Evoke 50
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1.1-inch
Midrange	1 x 3-inch	1 x 5.5-inch
Woofer	2 x 8-inch	2 x 7-inch

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 . On the other hand, the Evoke 50 features a 1.1" Tweeter , a 5.5" Midrange and 2 x 7" Magnesium Silicate Polymer Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 430Hz and 3500Hz.

Frequency Response

Silver 500 7G has a frequency range of 27-35k Hz whereas Evoke 50 has a frequency range of 35-23k 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 Evoke 50's min frequency of 35Hz.

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

Silver 500 7G

Evoke 50

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Dynaudio Evoke 50

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

Silver 500 7G is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Evoke 50 which has a nominal impedance of 4 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 Evoke 50 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Silver 500 7G sensitivity is rated at 90.5 dB and the Evoke 50's is rated at 87 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Evoke 50, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Silver 500 7G

Evoke 50

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.

Silver 500 7G can handle a max power of 260 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Silver 500 7G has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS , 10 watts less than the Evoke 50.

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. Evoke 50 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Dynaudio Evoke 50's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Silver 500 7G and Evoke 50 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

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 500 7G's and Dynaudio Evoke 50's external dimensions. 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) whereas Dynaudio Evoke 50 has external dimensions of 1166.0 x 215.0 x 375.0mm ( 45-7/8 x 12-1/16 x 14-3/4inch) .

Dynaudio Evoke 50 is 108mm narrower and 18mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G but it is also 81mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Dynaudio Evoke 50 in scale.

Comparison image of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Dynaudio Evoke 50 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 Silver 500 7G is approximately 1269.4cm² / 196.8inch² and base area of the Dynaudio Evoke 50 is approximately 806.3cm² / 125.0inch². The Silver 500 7G requires 57% more surface area than the Evoke 50 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 Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs and the Dynaudio Evoke 50 weighs 26.90kg / 59.2lbs. This makes the Evoke 50 19% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Silver 500 7G and Evoke 50'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

Dynaudio Evoke 50

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of 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

What's in the Box of Dynaudio Evoke 50?

Here are the items that come with the Evoke 50:

Floorstanding loudspeaker

Grille

4 Outrigger feet

4 Spikes

4 Locking nuts

8 Washers

8 Screws

Foam port plug

Hex-key

Tweeter protection cover (pre-installed)

Instructions for Use

Important Safety Instructions

Warranty Card

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G over Dynaudio Evoke 50

Sensitivity	91 dB vs 87 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms vs 4 ohms	Less selective with amplifiers
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 7 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	27 Hz vs 35 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 23k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring	Yes vs No	Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Height	1085mm vs 1166mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair*	3200USD vs 5000USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Dynaudio Evoke 50 over Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Max Input Power	260 watts vs 250 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Base Surface Area	806cm² vs 1269cm²	Takes less floor space

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Dynaudio Evoke 50 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G	Dynaudio Evoke 50
Brand	Monitor Audio	Dynaudio
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	80-250 watts	up to 260 watts
Sensitivity	90.5 dB	87 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	4 ohms
Frequency Response	27-35k Hz	35-23k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	8"	7"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM RST II	Magnesium Silicate Polymer
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1.1"
Tweeter Type	gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II	n/a
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	3"	5.5"
Crossover Frequency	n/a	430Hz and 3500Hz
Firing Direction	rear	rear
Physical Specs
Height	1085.0mm (42.7")	1166.0mm (45.9")
Width	323.0mm (12.7")	215.0mm (8.5")
Depth	393.0mm (15.5")	375.0mm (14.8")
Weight	22.53kg (49.6lbs)	26.90kg (59.2lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF/Wood veneer	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Oak	Oak (blonde)
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	No
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years (8 Years registered)
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years (8 Years registered)