Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G vs BW HTM72 S2 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G vs BW HTM72 S2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Silver C250 7G and HTM72 S2, two Passive Center Channel speakers from Monitor Audio and Bowers Wilkins.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G and BW HTM72 S2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G Key Specs

3-way Design

1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter

3" Midrange

2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer

65-35k Hz Frequency Response

88.5 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:80-200watts

Weight:10.63kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 205.0" x 18-15/16" x 10-3/4"( 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm )

BW HTM72 S2 Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter

2 x 5" Continuum Woofer

70-28k Hz Frequency Response

87 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:30-120watts

Weight:9.14kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 169.0" x 18-15/16" x 10-15/16"( 169.0 x 482.0 x 278.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G and BW HTM72 S2 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 C250 7G	BW HTM72 S2
Near-field	Poor	Poor
Small Room	Average	Average
Mid-size Room	Good	Good
Large Room	Average	Average
Very Large Room	Poor	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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G and BW HTM72 S2 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 C250 7G is a 3-way design whereas the HTM72 S2 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 C250 7G	BW HTM72 S2
Driver Setup	3-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	1 x 3-inch	-
Woofer	2 x 5.25-inch	2 x 5-inch

Silver C250 7G features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) Woofer . On the other hand, the HTM72 S2 features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Dome Tweeter and 2 x 5" Continuum Woofer .

Frequency Response

Silver C250 7G has a frequency range of 65-35k Hz whereas HTM72 S2 has a frequency range of 70-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 65Hz, the Silver C250 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the HTM72 S2's min frequency of 70Hz.

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 Center Channel class in our database.

Low Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

Silver C250 7G

HTM72 S2

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Center Channel Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G

BW HTM72 S2

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 C250 7G and HTM72 S2 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Silver C250 7G sensitivity is rated at 88.5 dB and the HTM72 S2's is at 87 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to BW HTM72 S2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Center Channel Speakers

Silver C250 7G

HTM72 S2

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 C250 7G can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS from the amp the whereas HTM72 S2 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 80 watts less than the Silver C250 7G.

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

HTM72 S2 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Silver C250 7G has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G's Binding post terminals

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 C250 7G's and BW HTM72 S2's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G has external dimensions of 205.0 x 482.0 x 274.0mm ( 8-1/16 x 18-15/16 x 10-3/4inch) whereas BW HTM72 S2 has external dimensions of 169.0 x 482.0 x 278.0mm ( 6-5/8 x 18-15/16 x 10-15/16inch) .

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 C250 7G is approximately 1320.7cm² / 204.7inch² and base area of the BW HTM72 S2 is approximately 1340.0cm² / 207.7inch². The Silver C250 7G requires 1% less surface area than the HTM72 S2 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 C250 7G weighs 10.63kg / 23.4lbs and the BW HTM72 S2 weighs 9.14kg / 20.1lbs. This makes the Silver C250 7G 16% heavier than the HTM72 S2.

Here is a comparison of how Silver C250 7G and HTM72 S2's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Center Channel class.

Weight
All Center Channel Speakers

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G

BW HTM72 S2

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Silver C250 7G:

Center-channel loudspeakers

Grille

2 Jumpers (pre-installed)

4 Rubber feet

Hex-key

Owners Manual

Important Safety Instructions

What's in the Box of BW HTM72 S2?

Here are the items that come with the HTM72 S2:

Center-channel loudspeaker

Grille

Two-piece foam port plug

4 Self-adhesive rubber feet

4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)

Manual

Bowers Wilkins brochure

Warranty Information

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G over Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2

Max Input Power	200 watts vs 120 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup	3-way vs 2-way	Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Sensitivity	89 dB vs 87 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	5.25 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	65 Hz vs 70 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 28k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Base Surface Area	1320cm² vs 1340cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	1100USD vs 1199USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2 over Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G

Height	169mm vs 205mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G vs BW HTM72 S2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G	Bowers & Wilkins HTM72 S2
Brand	Monitor Audio	Bowers Wilkins
Speaker Type	Center channel speaker	Center channel speaker
Power Range	80-200 watts	30-120 watts
Sensitivity	88.5 dB	87 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	n/a	4.3 ohms
Frequency Response	65-35k Hz	70-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	5.25"	5"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM with Rigid Surface Technology (RST)	Continuum
Woofer Surround Material	n/a	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	gold dome C-CAM	Decoupled Carbon Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	3"	No
Firing Direction	n/a	rear
Physical Specs
Height	205.0mm (8.1")	169.0mm (6.7")
Width	482.0mm (19")	482.0mm (19")
Depth	274.0mm (10.8")	278.0mm (10.9")
Weight	10.63kg (23.4lbs)	9.14kg (20.1lbs)
Enclosure	Acoustic Suspension	Bass Reflex
Available Colors	White	Gloss Black, Satin White, Rosenut
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	n/a	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years