The Monitor Audio Silver line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 13 models, from the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G and Monitor Audio Silver RX1 to the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G. Ratings run from 3.9/5 to 4.5/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Silver 100 6G to Silver 100 7G
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Silver 100 6G | Silver 100 7G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM gold dome tweeter, 8” C-CAM RST bass/mid driver | 1” (25mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with UD Waveguide II, 8” (203mm) C-CAM RST II mid-bass driver |
| Sensitivity | 88dB | 87.5dB |
| Weight | 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg) each | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) each |
Silver 100 7G to Silver 100 8G
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G. It rates lower, 4.1/5 against 4.3/5.
| Spec | Silver 100 7G | Silver 100 8G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with UD Waveguide II, 8” (203mm) C-CAM RST II mid-bass driver | 25mm C-CAM gold dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM midrange, 8” C-CAM RST III woofer |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB | 87dB |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) each | 26.7 lbs (12.1 kg) each |
Silver RX1 to Silver 50 8G
The Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver RX1. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 4.1/5.
| Spec | Silver RX1 | Silver 50 8G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM gold dome tweeter, 6” RST mid/bass driver | 25mm C-CAM gold dome tweeter, 6” C-CAM RST III bass/mid |
| Sensitivity | 89dB | 86.5dB |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) each | 18.1 lbs (8.2 kg) each |
Silver 300 7G to Silver 300 8G
The Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G. It rates lower, 4.2/5 against 4.4/5.
| Spec | Silver 300 7G | Silver 300 8G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” (76mm) C-CAM RST II midrange, 2 x 6” (152mm) C-CAM RST II woofers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB | 88dB |
Silver 500 7G to Silver 500 8G
The Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G. It rates lower, 4.2/5 against 4.5/5.
| Spec | Silver 500 7G | Silver 500 8G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” (25mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” (76mm) C-CAM RST II midrange, 2 x 8” (203mm) C-CAM RST II woofers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 8” C-CAM RST III bass |
| Sensitivity | 90.5dB | 90dB |
| Weight | 49.6 lbs (22.5 kg) each | 53.6 lbs (24.3 kg) each |
Silver C250 7G to Silver Centre 8G
The Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G. It rates lower, 4.0/5 against 4.1/5.
| Spec | Silver C250 7G | Silver Centre 8G |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1” C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with UD Waveguide II, 3” C-CAM RST II midrange, 2 x 5.25” RST II woofers | 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, 3” C-CAM RST III midrange, 2 x 6” C-CAM RST III bass |
| Sensitivity | 88.5dB (2.83V/1m) | 89dB |
| Weight | 23.4 lbs (10.6 kg) | 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Monitor Audio Silver are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Monitor Audio Silver, from the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G and Monitor Audio Silver RX1 to the Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G, Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G and Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G?
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G. It is rated 4.3/5, against 3.9/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G?
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.3/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver RX1?
The Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver RX1. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.1/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver RX1.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G?
The Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.4/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G?
The Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G. It is rated 4.2/5, against 4.5/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G.
What replaced the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G?
The Monitor Audio Silver Centre 8G replaced the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G. It is rated 4.0/5, against 4.1/5 for the Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G.