Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2026. It features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 2 x 8" C-CAM RST III Woofer.
Two 8 inch C-CAM RST III bass drivers with a dedicated 3 inch C-CAM midrange, ported through Monitor Audio's Silent Flow port tuned to 33 Hz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 28-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G has an MSRP of 4000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Monitor Audio's Silver 8G Series of Loudspeakers
Silver 500 8G is a member of Monitor Audio's Silver 8G series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Monitor Audio Silver 8G Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G Speaker
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G has a Frequency response range of 28-35k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of 60-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 28 Hz, Silver 500 8G 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Silver 500 8G's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G's 28Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G?
Silver 500 8G is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 640Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2800Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
Even though the nominal impedance of the Silver 500 8G is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Monitor Audio is 3.6 ohms Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G:
Input Type
Silver 500 8G features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44-1/8 x 13-3/8 x 17inch (1120.0 x 340.0 x 432.0mm ).
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 500 8G is approximately 1468.8cm2 / 227.7inch2.
WeightThe Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G weighs 24.30kg / 53.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Silver 500 8G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $5000
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/High gloss, veneer or satin paint 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.
Port Position
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G is available in High Gloss Black, European Walnut and Satin White.
Does the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G come with a Grille?
Silver 500 8G 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.