Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Klipsch RF-7 III Comparison

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Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Klipsch RF-7 III Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Silver 500 7G and RF-7 III, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and Klipsch. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Klipsch RF-7 III 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 )

Klipsch RF-7 III Key Specs

2-way Design

1.75" dome Tweeter

2 x 10" Cerametallic Woofer

32-25k Hz Frequency Response

100 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:up to 250watts

Weight:44.10kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1247.0" x 13-15/16" x 17-15/16"( 1247.0 x 355.0 x 456.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Klipsch RF-7 III 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	Klipsch RF-7 III
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 Klipsch RF-7 III 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

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Silver 500 7G is a 3-way design whereas the RF-7 III is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G	Klipsch RF-7 III
Driver Setup	3-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1.75-inch
Midrange	1 x 3-inch	-
Woofer	2 x 8-inch	2 x 10-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 RF-7 III features a 1.75" titanium dome Tweeter and 2 x 10" Cerametallic Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1300Hz.

Frequency Response

Silver 500 7G has a frequency range of 27-35k Hz whereas RF-7 III has a frequency range of 32-25k 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 RF-7 III's min frequency of 32Hz.

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

RF-7 III

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Klipsch RF-7 III

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 RF-7 III 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 RF-7 III's is at 100 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the Klipsch RF-7 III 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

RF-7 III

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

Both Silver 500 7G and RF-7 III features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Klipsch RF-7 III's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Silver 500 7G and RF-7 III 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 Klipsch RF-7 III'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 Klipsch RF-7 III has external dimensions of 1247.0 x 355.0 x 456.0mm ( 49-1/16 x 13-15/16 x 17-15/16inch) .

Klipsch RF-7 III is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 32mm wider, 162mm taller and 63mm deeper than Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Klipsch RF-7 III in scale.

Comparison image of Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G and Klipsch RF-7 III 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 Klipsch RF-7 III is approximately 1618.8cm² / 250.9inch². The Silver 500 7G requires 22% less surface area than the RF-7 III 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 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs and the Klipsch RF-7 III weighs 44.10kg / 97lbs. This makes the RF-7 III 96% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Silver 500 7G and RF-7 III'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

Klipsch RF-7 III

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 Klipsch RF-7 III?

Here are the items that come with the RF-7 III:

Floorstanding loudspeaker

Plinth

Grille

4 Spike feet

4 Rubber feet

2 Jumpers (pre-installed)

4 Machine screws

Owners Manual

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G over Klipsch Reference RF-7 III

Driver Setup	3-way vs 2-way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Low Frequency Response	27 Hz vs 32 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 25k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Height	1085mm vs 1247mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	1269cm² (323x393mm) vs 1618cm² (355x456mm)	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	3200USD vs 4398USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Klipsch Reference RF-7 III over Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Sensitivity	100 dB vs 91 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	10 inches vs 8 inches	Larger woofer

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G vs Klipsch RF-7 III Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G	Klipsch Reference RF-7 III
Brand	Monitor Audio	Klipsch
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	80-250 watts	up to 250 watts
Sensitivity	90.5 dB	100 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	27-35k Hz	32-25k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	8"	10"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM RST II	Cerametallic
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1.75"
Tweeter Type	gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II	dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	3"	No
Crossover Frequency	n/a	1300Hz
Firing Direction	rear	rear
Physical Specs
Height	1085.0mm (42.7")	1247.0mm (49.1")
Width	323.0mm (12.7")	355.0mm (14")
Depth	393.0mm (15.5")	456.0mm (18")
Weight	22.53kg (49.6lbs)	44.10kg (97lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF/Wood veneer	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Oak	Black ash, Cherry, Walnut
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years