Short answer: the Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#38 and #36 of [131 center channel speakers](/passive/center/#monitor-audio-silver-centre-0 lbs (8 g))), and the Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G costs $1,200 against $1,499.95 for the Revel Performa4 C245, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G does well: A sealed 3-way center for the Silver 8G range, with the 3” C-CAM midrange placed directly below the 25mm Gold Dome tweeter between two 6” bass drivers. 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 and the 8G range.
What the Revel Performa4 C245 does well: The center channel of Revel’s Performa4 series, launched in 2026 to replace Performa3. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements.
Buy the Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $299.95 less than the Revel Performa4 C245.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G 3.6 to 4.3; Revel Performa4 C245 3.7 to 4.3). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G | Revel Performa4 C245 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200.00 each | $1,499.95 each |
| Ranked | #38 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated | #36 of 131 in Center Channel Speakers Estimated |
| Drivers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass | 1” DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” MCC woofers |
| Frequency Response | 66Hz - 35kHz -6dB in-room (manufacturer specified) | 55Hz-40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 86dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 4.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 620Hz, 3kHz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed | ported |
| Dimensions | 8.1”H x 20.1”W x 10.7”D (205 x 511 x 272 mm) | 7.1”H x 23.4”W x 10.9”D (181 x 595 x 277 mm) |
| Weight | 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
| DIY Kit | No | - |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G: $1,200.00 each Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Older model: the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G (ranked higher, estimated 4.1/5). 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 300 8G (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.2/5) and the Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G (larger floorstanding, estimated 4.2/5).
Pros: A sealed 3-way center for the Silver 8G range, with the 3” C-CAM midrange placed directly below the 25mm Gold Dome tweeter between two 6” bass drivers. That vertical midrange and tweeter layout keeps dialogue consistent across a wide sofa, and the sealed box works close to a wall or inside furniture. Sensitivity is 89dB.
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 and the 8G range. Bass is rated only to 66Hz (-6dB), so it relies on a subwoofer, and the impedance falls to 4.0 ohms at 160Hz.
Full Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G review and specifications →
| Released | Aug 2026 (2 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Crossover Frequency | 620Hz, 3kHz |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1”H x 20.1”W x 10.7”D (205 x 511 x 272 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass |
| Frequency Response | 66Hz - 35kHz -6dB in-room (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 4.0 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 120dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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Revel Performa4 C245: $1,499.95 each Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Older models: the Revel Performa3 C205 (ranked higher, rated 4.1/5), the Revel Performa3 C208 (ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the Revel Performa C52 (ranked higher, rated 4/5). See every Revel Performa generation.
Same family: the Revel Performa4 M145 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 4.3/5), the Revel Performa4 M146 (larger bookshelf, estimated 4.5/5), the Revel Performa4 F345 (smaller floorstanding, estimated 4.4/5) and the Revel Performa4 F346 (larger floorstanding, estimated 4.5/5).
Pros: The center channel of Revel’s Performa4 series, launched in 2026 to replace Performa3. A 1” Deep Ceramic Composite dome tweeter sits in Revel’s seventh generation Acoustic Lens waveguide between two 5.25” ceramic composite woofers, in a ported cabinet 181mm tall.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured centers; the rating is estimated from its predecessor’s measurements. Sensitivity is a modest 86dB, and two 5.25” woofers in a ported box will need a subwoofer for full-range movie bass.
Full Revel Performa4 C245 review and specifications →
| Released | Apr 2026 (6 months ago) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 23.4”W x 10.9”D (181 x 595 x 277 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” DCC dome tweeter with Acoustic Lens waveguide, 2x 5.25” MCC woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40kHz ±6dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 27.1 lbs (12.3 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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