Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Monitor Audio. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" C-CAM RST II Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 87.5 dB. Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has an MSRP of 1400$ per pair but can often be found around 1271$ per pair.
What size of room is the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G speaker good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
What are the speakers in Monitor Audio's Silver Series?
Silver 100 7G is a member of Monitor Audio's Silver series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Monitor Audio Silver Series Speakers
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What is the Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G speaker?
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has a Frequency response range of 35-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 40-120 watts. At a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Silver 100 7G will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the use of a subwooofer though.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Silver 100 7G's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
High Frequency
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What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G:
Input Type
Silver 100 7G has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-13/16 x 9-1/8 x 13-1/16inch (377.0 x 232.0 x 332.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is approximately 770.2cm2 / 119.4inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G weighs 9.43kg / 20.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Silver 100 7G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Speaker Feet
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G comes with
8 Rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on. It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is available in Ash, High Gloss Black, Black Oak and Satin White.
Wall Mounting
Silver 100 7G doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G come with a Grille?
Silver 100 7G comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Silver 100 7G:
2 Bookshelf loudspeakers2 Grilles4 Jumpers (pre-installed)8 Rubber feet2 Foam port plugsHex-keyOwners ManualImportant Safety Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolatorsmore affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.