Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex On-wall speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2026. It features a 1" gold dome C-CAM Tweeter and 1 x 6" C-CAM RST III Woofer.
A 135 mm deep on-wall two-way meant to work as a stereo pair or as the front three of a flush home cinema system.
The speaker has a frequency range of 44-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G has an MSRP of 650$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 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 | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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 On-Wall 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
Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G Speaker
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G has a Frequency response range of 44-35k Hz and Power Range of 25-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, Silver On-Wall 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.
Here we have a comparison of how Silver On-Wall 8G's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G
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As you can see from the chart, Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G with its 44 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the On-wall speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G?
The crossover frequency of the Silver On-Wall 8G is set to 2900Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
On-wall Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G 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 On-Wall 8G plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G
Even though the nominal impedance of the Silver On-Wall 8G is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Monitor Audio is 5.5 ohms Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Silver On-Wall 8G 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 On-Wall 8G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 18-5/16 x 11-13/16 x 5-5/16inch (465.0 x 300.0 x 135.0mm ).
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 On-Wall 8G is approximately 405.0cm2 / 62.8inch2.
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WeightThe Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G weighs 8.90kg / 19.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Silver On-Wall 8G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All On-wall Speakers
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Weight
On-wall Speakers under $750
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 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.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G is available in High Gloss Black, European Walnut and Satin White.
Does the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G come with a Grille?
Silver On-Wall 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
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Silver On-Wall 8G
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.