Short answer: the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, if you are buying new. The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G ranks higher than the Q Acoustics 3020c (#16 vs #130 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.
What the Q Acoustics 3020c does well: A compact bookshelf speaker that is easy to drive from a small amplifier, offered in four finishes. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G is the better-sounding option. An award winning compact bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, a gold dome tweeter and good bass weight for its size. 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.
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 Q Acoustics 3020c.
About the ratings: the Q Acoustics 3020c’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.4 to 2.8, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Q Acoustics 3020c | Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $519.00 per pair | $799.00 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #130 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #16 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 120mm (4.75”) C3 cone woofer, 22mm soft dome tweeter | 1” C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 5.25” C-CAM RST II mid bass driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz-30kHz, -6dB (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 86dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 6 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified) | 8 ohms nominal, 3.9 ohms minimum |
| Recommended Power | 25-90W | - |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6kHz | 2.6kHz |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Dimensions | 11”H x 6.9”W x 11.1”D (279 x 175 x 281 mm) | 11.1”H x 6.5”W x 10.7”D (282 x 165 x 272 mm) |
| Weight | 12.1 lbs (5.5 kg) each | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Cabinet Color | white, walnut, oak, black | - |
| Enclosure | - | ported |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 87.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50.7Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.01 |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Q Acoustics 3020c: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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