Short answer: the Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G. It ranks #104 of [226 floorstanding speakers](/passive/floorstanding-large/#monitor-audio-silver-300-0 lbs (8 g)) by sound quality (rated 4.2/5); the CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY ranks #147 (rated 3.9/5).
The Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G is the better-sounding option. A 3-way tower in the eighth generation Silver series: a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, a dedicated 3” C-CAM midrange and two 6” C-CAM bass drivers (crossovers at 610Hz and 3.3kHz). The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G (a 5.40 Spinorama preference score) and the 8G range.
Why pick the CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY: A DIY three-way tower kit from Creative Sound Solutions with two 7” LDW7 woofers, a 6” LDW6 midwoofer and an LD25X tweeter. Watch for: It is a kit to build yourself, standing 105cm tall and weighing 70.5 lbs (32 kg) each, with a 4 ohm load.
Buy the Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G. It is rated higher for sound quality than the CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY.
Worth knowing: the Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.8 to 4.5, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G | CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,000.00 per pair | €2,999.95 per pair |
| Ranked | #104 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #147 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Drivers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass | 2x CSS LDW7 7” woofers, CSS LDW6 6” midwoofer, CSS LD25X 1” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 35kHz -6dB in-room (manufacturer specified) | 30Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 87.8dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 610Hz, 3.3kHz | - |
| Port Tuning | 41Hz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Dimensions | 40.2”H x 11.6”W x 16.1”D (1020 x 295 x 410 mm) | 41.5”H x 8.5”W x 13.5”D (1054 x 216 x 342 mm) |
| Weight | 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg) each | 69.9 lbs (31.7 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 54.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 36.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.68 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.69 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G: $3,000.00 per pair Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Older model: the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G (ranked higher, estimated 4.4/5). See every Monitor Audio Silver generation.
Same family: the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.2/5), the Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.1/5), the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5) and the Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G (center, estimated 4/5).
Pros: A 3-way tower in the eighth generation Silver series: a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, a dedicated 3” C-CAM midrange and two 6” C-CAM bass drivers (crossovers at 610Hz and 3.3kHz). The 8G adds the separate midrange the 7G lacked, which keeps vocals clear and dispersion even. The rear port is tuned to 41Hz and bass reaches 30Hz (-6dB) in-room.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G (a 5.40 Spinorama preference score) and the 8G range. The impedance falls to 3.9 ohms near 3kHz.
Full Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2026 (2 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 610Hz, 3.3kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 40.2”H x 11.6”W x 16.1”D (1020 x 295 x 410 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 35kHz -6dB in-room (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 116dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Port Tuning | 41Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 42.5 lbs (19.3 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY: €2,999.95 per pair SoundImports eBay
Same family: the CSS Criton 1TD-X DIY (bookshelf, rated 3.7/5).
Pros: A DIY three-way tower kit from Creative Sound Solutions with two 7” LDW7 woofers, a 6” LDW6 midwoofer and an LD25X tweeter. Sensitivity is 87.8dB. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 4.68 that reaches 6.69 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.45 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 54.2Hz (-3dB).
Cons: It is a kit to build yourself, standing 105cm tall and weighing 32kg each, with a 4 ohm load. Bass reaches 54.2Hz (-3dB) and about 37Hz (-10dB).
Full CSS Criton 3TD-X DIY review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 36.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Dimensions | 41.5”H x 8.5”W x 13.5”D (1054 x 216 x 342 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x CSS LDW7 7” woofers, CSS LDW6 6” midwoofer, CSS LD25X 1” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz-20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87.8dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.68 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.69 |
| Weight | 69.9 lbs (31.7 kg) each |
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