Short answer: the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, if you are buying new. The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G ranks higher than the JBL Stage 250B (#16 vs #97 of 179 bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, is rated 4.2/5 at $1,250 and is still sold new.
The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G is the more accurate pick. 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 4.06 for the JBL Stage 250B. Watch for: 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 JBL Stage 250B is the deeper-bass option. Affordable current bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter for smooth dispersion, magnetic grilles and solid build. Its bass reaches about 64.5Hz before falling 3dB, against 87.9Hz for the Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G. The tradeoff: Its objective score is good rather than class-leading, and the rear port needs some wall clearance.
Buy the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, the replacement for the discontinued Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G; it is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Stage 250B.
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An award winning compact bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a gold dome tweeter and good bass weight for its size.
Affordable current bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter for smooth dispersion, magnetic grilles and solid build.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G | JBL Stage 250B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 per pair Discontinued | $439.95 per pair |
| Ranked | #16 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #97 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | Passive 2-way rear-ported |
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 5.25” C-CAM RST II mid bass driver | 1-inch aluminum tweeter, 5.25-inch polycellulose woofer |
| Dimensions | 11.1”H x 6.5”W x 10.7”D (282 x 165 x 272 mm) | 12.6H x 7.9W x 9.5D in |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 86dB @ 2.83V/1m | 86dB/2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum | 6 ohms |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 87.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 64.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | - |
| Port Tuning | 58Hz | - |
| Power Handling | 100W RMS handling, 40-100W recommended amplifier power | 75W RMS |
| Warranty | Lifetime, parts and labor | - |
| Country | China | - |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.40 | 4.06 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.01 | 6.60 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz-25kHz (-6dB) |
| Recommended Power | - | 20-150W |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear |
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