Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in August 2021. 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.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| 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.)
Monitor Audio's Silver Series of Loudspeakers
Silver 100 7G is a member of Monitor Audio's Silver series of Passive speakers. Silver is Monitor Audio's mid-range line, blending C-CAM metal drivers and refined cabinets for a step up from Bronze. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Monitor Audio Silver Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Speaker
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G has a Frequency response range of 35-35k Hz and Power Range of 40-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Silver 100 7G delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Silver 100 7G's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
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Impedance and Sensitivity
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 the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–120 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Silver 100 7G has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
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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
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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 loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 4 Jumpers (pre-installed)
- 8 Rubber feet
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Hex-key
- Owners Manual
- Important 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 isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more 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.