Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G is the better pick: it ranks #16 of 179 bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5), against #111 (rated 3.0/5) for the Dynaudio Emit M10. If you want one new, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G replaces the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G and is rated 4.2/5 at $1,250.
The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G is the more accurate option. An award winning compact bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a gold dome tweeter and good bass weight for its size. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.40 against 4.56 for the Dynaudio Emit M10. The catch: 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 Dynaudio Emit M10 is the deeper-bass option. A discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble. Its bass reaches about 60.1Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.9Hz for the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G. Watch for: Tuned toward a mild showroom sound with boosted upper bass and treble and a recessed midrange: the reviewer prefers speakers that get the 100Hz-3kHz range right, which this doesn’t.
Buy the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, which replaces the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G.
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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 discontinued stand-mount bookshelf speaker with very low distortion and a well-behaved port, voiced with extra bass and treble.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G | Dynaudio Emit M10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 per pair Discontinued | $800 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #16 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #111 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 5.25” C-CAM RST II mid bass driver | 28mm soft dome tweeter, 14cm MSP mid/bass driver |
| Dimensions | 11.1”H x 6.5”W x 10.7”D (282 x 165 x 272 mm) | 11.5”H x 6.7”W x 9.4”D (292 x 170 x 240 mm) |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 86dB @ 2.83V/1m | 83.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum | 6 ohms nominal |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 60.1Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | - |
| Port Tuning | 58Hz | - |
| Power Handling | 100W RMS handling, 40-100W recommended amplifier power | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime, parts and labor | - |
| Country | China | - |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 | 4.56 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.01 | 6.93 (spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 23kHz (+/-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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