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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Focal Aria 926 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Passive Floor-standing | 27-35k Hz

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Passive Floor-standing | 45-28k Hz

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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Focal Aria 926 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Silver 500 7G and Aria 926, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and Focal.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Focal Aria 926 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 )

Focal Aria 926 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" inverted dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer
  • 6.5" Midrange
  • 45-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-250watts
  • Weight:25.00kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1039.0" x 11-9/16" x 14-11/16"( 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Focal Aria 926 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 Focal Aria 926
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 Focal Aria 926 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 Aria 926 are 3-way speakers.

Driver Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Focal Aria 926
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 3-inch 1 x 6.5-inch
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 2 x 6.5-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 Aria 926 features a 1" TNF Al/Mg inverted dome Tweeter , a 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 290Hz and 2,400Hz.

Frequency Response

Silver 500 7G has a frequency range of 27-35k Hz whereas Aria 926 has a frequency range of 45-28k 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 Aria 926'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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Silver 500 7G
Aria 926
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Focal Aria 926
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 and Aria 926 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Silver 500 7G sensitivity is rated at 90.5 dB and the Aria 926's is at 91.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Focal Aria 926 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

Silver 500 7G
Aria 926
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.

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. Aria 926 has a Binding 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 500 7G's and Focal Aria 926'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 Focal Aria 926 has external dimensions of 1039.0 x 294.0 x 374.0mm ( 40-7/8 x 11-9/16 x 14-11/16inch) .

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 29mm wider, 46mm taller and 19mm deeper than Focal Aria 926.

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 Focal Aria 926 is approximately 1099.6cm2 / 170.4inch2. The Silver 500 7G requires 15% more surface area than the Aria 926 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 Focal Aria 926 weighs 25.00kg / 55lbs. This makes the Aria 926 11% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Silver 500 7G and Aria 926'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
Focal Aria 926
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 Focal Aria 926?

    Here are the items that come with the Aria 926:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • Base
  • 4 Spike feet (pre-installed in base)
  • 4 Plastic feet
  • 4 Screws
  • Allen-key
  • Hex-tool
  • User Manual

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G over Focal Aria 926
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 27 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 35k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring Yes vs No Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
    Price per pair* 3200USD vs 4798USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Focal Aria 926 over Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 91 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Height 1039mm vs 1085mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 1099cm2 vs 1269cm2 Takes less floor space
    Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Focal Aria 926 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Focal Aria 926
    Brand Monitor Audio Focal
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range 80-250 watts 40-250 watts
    Sensitivity 90.5 dB 91.5 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance n/a 2.9 ohms
    Frequency Response 27-35k Hz 45-28k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 8" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition C-CAM RST II Flax
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II inverted dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 3" 6.5"
    Crossover Frequency n/a 290Hz and 2,400Hz
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 1085.0mm (42.7") 1039.0mm (40.9")
    Width 323.0mm (12.7") 294.0mm (11.6")
    Depth 393.0mm (15.5") 374.0mm (14.7")
    Weight 22.53kg (49.6lbs) 25.00kg (55lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood veneer MDF/Glass/Leather
    Available Colors Oak Gloss Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes No
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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