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That's what the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is capable of. On the outside, a choice of real-wood veneers lets you achieve the perfect look. Inside, a plethora of technologies come together, including metal coned drivers with Rigid Surface Technology, a new tweeter design, and a new crossover system that intelligently combines the tweeter and bass driver. You'll hear the difference the moment you press play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith a choice of real-wood veneers and finishes, you'll find the perfect look to fit your home. And most importantly of all, thanks to the new Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II mid-bass driver design, you'll enjoy pinpoint clarity in every track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Silver 100 7G has a 1\" C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II for more lifelike sound and an 8\" C-CAM mid-bass driver with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II for extra clarity. Rear-ported and tuned for ease of positioning without affecting sound performance, this speaker is perfect for smaller stereo music set-ups, or as front\/rear channels in smaller home theater systems. Bookshelf-friendly, it comes with rubber stopper feet and is offered in a choice of Satin White and High Gloss Black finishes or real wood veneers Black Oak, Natural Walnut, and Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Absolutely Gorgeous\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver 100 7G won a prestigious \"Best Bookshelf Speaker of 2023\" award from \u003cem\u003eSecrets of Home Theater \u0026amp; High Fidelity.\u003c\/em\u003e Reviewer Taps Das call it \"a two-way bookshelf loudspeaker that sounds as big as you would hope it would. A speaker that is absolutely gorgeous in design. A speaker that brings a smile to my face whenever I have it connected. A speaker that might very well take up permanent residence in my home.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"There's texture to instruments, and space within the mix for the reverbs that dictate much of the atmosphere. While nailing a recording's ambience is high on the Silvers' 'to-do' list, at no point do we feel we're sacrificing resolution: these are very much the hi-fi speakers Monitor Audio promised at the outset,\" reports \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e, which honored the Silver 100 7G with a to rating of Five Stars. \"But it is the punch and dynamic expression that sets these standmounters apart from most of the pack.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Big, Authoritative Sound… Well Worth the Extra Money\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"It should be clear by now that I liked the Silver 100. A lot. They look fabulous, are well built and have a big, authoritative sound that majors on clarity and precision, but that also delivers nuance well. They're a quantum leap over the Silver 50, well worth the extra money, writes Phil Wright, \u003cem\u003ehifistarters.club.com\u003c\/em\u003e, February 7, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"Overall the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is an unqualified success, with a sound that gives more than a hint of major league HiFi. Bravo!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Seventh Generation Silver Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEver since the Monitor Audio Silver Series was introduced in 1999, it has set standards where performance, finish and value for money are concerned. And with the new seventh generation, Monitor Audio has put even more distance between the Silver Series and its nominal competition. The seventh generation of the Silver Series features a brand-new, contemporary design in a choice of five high-quality finishes, numerous acoustic innovations and a model line-up extensive enough to cater for every music and home theater requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II Driver Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe New Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II Driver uses an aluminum alloy that improves the tensile strength of the cone while retaining all the benefits of Monitor Audio's C-CAM technology – low distortion, high power handling, excellent directivity. Drivers can go louder for longer without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew C-CAM Tweeter Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eA completely new magnet structure and rear chamber design are among the invisible improvements to the new C-CAM Tweeter Design. The new Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II and compression ring are much more visible now. And the end result of the extensive redesign is thrillingly clean and accurate treble response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Crossover Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSplitting the incoming signal between tweeter and mid\/bass driver is an art in and of itself. Monitor Audio's new crossover design for the Seventh Generation Silver Series works sympathetically with the drivers to deliver perfect tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Tweeter and Driver Trims\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eBy minimizing the appearance of the mid\/bass driver surround, and by making a feature of the tweeter protection dispersion pattern, both the look and the performance of the speaker is enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew Cabinet Design and Finishes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCrisply drawn edges define the new Silver Series 7G cabinets, and the choice of five luxurious finishes, including three real-wood veneers, creates a look that's both contemporary and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45981512040621,"sku":"NEW-MRS1007G-WHT-PR","price":1649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/p1.png?v=1778047149"},{"product_id":"pro-ject-acryl-it-e-upgrade-platter-for-all-essential-elemental-and-primary-turntables","title":"Pro-Ject Acryl it E Upgrade Platter for all Essential - Elemental and Primary Turntables","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEasy, Affordable Turntable Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUpgrade your Elemental or Essential turntable with Acryl it E. 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Acryl it is made from acrylic with a satin-ized surface and brings a more liquid sound that's free of platter resonances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAcryl it is easy to use. Just exchange your stock metal platter for Acryl it. Unlike metal platters, which require a felt met between the record and the platter to damp metal resonance, you can put your record directly on the acrylic surface, with nothing in between. 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A good phono cartridge is sensitive to the interaction between a vinyl record and the surface of your turntable platter.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eCommon felt mats provide a smooth contact between record and platter, but they have the disadvantage of holding static electricity, which attracts dust that can end up on our record and causes audible clicks and pops when you play your music. Their damping ability is very limited, which can cause a problem with resonant metal platters. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThick rubber turntable mats actually over-damp the record. They can have an excessive isolation effect, which leaves the static on the record, again leading to clicks and pops.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Leather-It Solution\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePro-Ject's Leather-It leather turntable mat upgrades the sound quality of your turntable. The leather material damps resonance more effectively than felt. Leather also helps keep dust away and it has enough contact with the record to suppress static electricity. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eLeather-it is compatible with all turntables. 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