Revel Performa3 F206 vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Comparison

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Revel Performa3 F206 vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Performa3 F206 and Silver 500 7G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Revel and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Revel Performa3 F206 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Revel Performa3 F206 Key Specs

3-way Design

1" Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter

5.25" Midrange

2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer

42Hz- 20kHz Frequency Response

88 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:50-200watts

Weight:26.41kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1058.0" x 10" x 13-7/8"( 1058.0 x 254.0 x 353.0mm )

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

3" Midrange

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 )

What size room are the Revel Performa3 F206 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G 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*	Revel Performa3 F206	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Near-field	Bad	Bad
Small Room	Poor	Poor
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Good	Good
Very Large Room	Poor	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 Revel Performa3 F206 and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G 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 Performa3 F206 and Silver 500 7G are 3-way speakers.

Driver	Revel Performa3 F206	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	1 x 5.25-inch	1 x 3-inch
Woofer	2 x 6.5-inch	2 x 8-inch

Performa3 F206 features a 1" Aluminum Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 275Hz and 2150Hz. On the other hand, the 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 .

Frequency Response

Performa3 F206 has a frequency range of 42Hz- 20kHz whereas Silver 500 7G has a frequency range of 27-35k 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 Performa3 F206's min frequency of 42Hz.

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

Performa3 F206

Silver 500 7G

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Revel Performa3 F206

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

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

Performa3 F206 and Silver 500 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Performa3 F206 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Silver 500 7G's is at 90.5 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to Revel Performa3 F206, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Performa3 F206

Silver 500 7G

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.

Performa3 F206 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Performa3 F206 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS , 50 watts less than the Silver 500 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

Silver 500 7G features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Performa3 F206 has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Revel Performa3 F206's Binding post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Performa3 F206 and Silver 500 7G 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 Revel Performa3 F206's and Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G's external dimensions. Revel Performa3 F206 has external dimensions of 1058.0 x 254.0 x 353.0mm ( 41-5/8 x 10 x 13-7/8inch) whereas 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) .

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 69mm wider, 27mm taller and 40mm deeper than Revel Performa3 F206.

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 Revel Performa3 F206 is approximately 896.6cm² / 139.0inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is approximately 1269.4cm² / 196.8inch². The Performa3 F206 requires 29% less surface area than the Silver 500 7G 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 Revel Performa3 F206 weighs 26.41kg / 58.1lbs and the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G weighs 22.53kg / 49.6lbs. This makes the Performa3 F206 17% heavier than the Silver 500 7G.

Here is a comparison of how Performa3 F206 and Silver 500 7G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers

Revel Performa3 F206

Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Min

Average

Max

What's in the Box of Revel Performa3 F206?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Performa3 F206:

Floorstanding loudspeaker

Grille

4 Spike feet

4 Locking rings

4 Washers

Foam port plug

Owners Manual

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

Here are the items that come with the 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

Reasons to choose Revel Performa3 F206 over Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G

Height	1058mm vs 1085mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	896cm² vs 1269cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G over Revel Performa3 F206

Max Input Power	250 watts vs 200 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity	91 dB vs 88 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	8 inches vs 6.5 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	27 Hz vs 42 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	35k Hz vs 20k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring	Yes vs No	Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections
Price per pair*	3200USD vs 3850USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Revel Performa3 F206 vs Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Revel Performa3 F206	Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G
Brand	Revel	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Floor-standing speaker	Floor-standing speaker
Power Range	50-200 watts	80-250 watts
Sensitivity	88 dB	90.5 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	42Hz- 20kHz	27-35k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	2
Woofer Size	6.5"	8"
Woofer Composition	Aluminum	C-CAM RST II
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Hard-Dome with Acoustic Lens Waveguide	gold dome C-CAM with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	5.25"	3"
Crossover Frequency	275Hz and 2150Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	rear	rear
Physical Specs
Height	1058.0mm (41.7")	1085.0mm (42.7")
Width	254.0mm (10")	323.0mm (12.7")
Depth	353.0mm (13.9")	393.0mm (15.5")
Weight	26.41kg (58.1lbs)	22.53kg (49.6lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	Wood/Lacquer	MDF/Wood veneer
Available Colors	Gloss Black	Oak
Grille	Yes	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	No	Yes
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years