Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan. It ranks #10 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.3/5) at $898 and is still sold new; the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G ranks #16 (rated 4.2/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G’s replacement, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, is rated 4.2/5 at $1,250.
Why pick the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G: An award winning compact bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a gold dome tweeter and good bass weight for its size. The tradeoff: The on axis response trends noticeably upward toward the treble (rising about 0.5dB per octave, a steep tilt), which can read as bright on already bright recordings.
The Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan is the deeper-bass pick. A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty. Its bass reaches about 74.7Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.9Hz for the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G. The tradeoff: On axis deviation measures 0.599dB average, a comparatively rough figure for this driver class, so a listener sitting dead center is more likely to notice unevenness than with the RAAL ribbon version of this same cabinet.
Buy the Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G is no longer sold new.
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An award winning compact bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a gold dome tweeter and good bass weight for its size.
A tiny, affordable bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a big soundstage for its size and a seven year warranty.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G | Ascend Acoustics Luna V2 Mini-Monitor Titan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 per pair Discontinued | $898 per pair |
| Ranked | #16 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #10 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | ported |
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 5.25” C-CAM RST II mid bass driver | SEAS Titan 26mm aluminum/magnesium dome tweeter, 4.5” long throw glass fiber cone woofer |
| Dimensions | 11.1”H x 6.5”W x 10.7”D (282 x 165 x 272 mm) | 10.6”H x 5.7”W x 6”D (270 x 146 x 152 mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 8.3 lbs (3.75 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 86dB @ 2.83V/1m | 82dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum | 8 ohms nominal |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 74.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 45.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | - |
| Port Tuning | 58Hz | - |
| Power Handling | 100W RMS handling, 40-100W recommended amplifier power | 100W continuous, 150W peak |
| Warranty | Lifetime, parts and labor | 7 years parts and labor |
| Country | China | United States |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 | 5.17 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.01 | 7.78 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 75-27,000Hz +/-3dB anechoic (manufacturer) |
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