Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Bookshelf Speakers - Walnut - Pair

An Eight-Inch Driver, in a Standmount

Most standmounts stop at six inches. The Silver 100 7G fits an 8-inch C-CAM RST II mid-bass driver instead, with a 25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter above it and the crossover set at 2.3 kHz.

That extra cone area is the whole point of the model. It is why a cabinet 14.8 inches tall reaches 35 Hz. It is also why reviewers compare these to floorstanders rather than to other bookshelf speakers.

RST II, and the Dimpled Cone

The dimples pressed into that big cone are Monitor Audio’s Rigid Surface Technology II. They stiffen the surface so it flexes less as it moves, which matters more the larger the driver gets.

The Numbers, and What They Ask of You

Monitor Audio quotes an in-room response of 35 Hz to 35 kHz at minus 6 dB. Sensitivity is 87.5 dB. Nominal impedance is 8 ohms. The minimum is 4.9 ohms at 170 Hz, which is an easy load.

The amplifier recommendation is 40 to 120 watts. Power handling is 120 watts RMS and maximum output is quoted at 106 dB. The rear HiVe II port is tuned to 42 Hz.

They Take a Real Stand

Each cabinet is 14.8 inches tall, 9.1 wide and 13.1 deep with the grille and terminals. Each weighs 20 pounds 12 ounces. That is a substantial box. Give it a stand built for the weight.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Andy Waite reviewed them for Audiograde on March 1, 2024: "Petite floorstander performance at a standmount price is the catchphrase that comes to mind in summing up the Silver 100 7G’s attributes."

He described them as "a well made classy sounding speaker that can be appreciated by music fans craving big sounds from modest boxes, without having to go the whole floorstander hog".

On placement he was emphatic: "what really marks them out is how versatile and unfussy they are in terms of positioning for most homes and listening environments, and on this basis, I can’t recommend them strongly enough".

Who Are These Bookshelf Speakers Best For?

• You want floorstander weight without the floorstander — an 8-inch driver reaching 35 Hz fills a room that would normally need a tower
• Your room fights you on placement — Audiograde ran them with only 4 inches behind, and the bass and imaging both held together. That is unusual for a ported cabinet
• Your amplifier is mid-sized — 87.5 dB and a 4.9 ohm minimum make an easy load. One of our integrated amplifiers in the 40 to 120 watt window is all you need
• You listen to large-scale music — the reviewer went from pop to a full Verdi Requiem. The scale and imaging held up. That is what the cone area buys you
• Budget for stands, not a shelf — at nearly 21 pounds each these are too heavy for most bookshelves. Treat stands as part of the cost

How Do They Connect to Your System?

Speaker cable runs from your amplifier to the terminals on the back. Keep both runs the same length. These are passive speakers, so there is no power lead and nothing to set up.

Set them on stands, toe them in toward your listening seat, and give the rear port some air. They tolerate a wall better than most ported designs, but they still sound better with room to breathe.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the setup. These are the categories most Silver 100 7G owners shop next.

• Speaker stands — nearly 21 pounds each, so buy for stability
• Integrated amplifiers — 40 to 120 watts is the window
• Speaker cables — equal lengths, sized for the run
• Subwoofers — only if you want below 35 Hz, which is already deep here

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep do they really go?

Monitor Audio quotes 35 Hz in-room at minus 6 dB, with the port tuned to 42 Hz. For a standmount that is genuinely deep, and it is what the 8-inch driver is there to deliver.

What amplifier do they need?

Monitor Audio asks for 40 to 120 watts. At 87.5 dB sensitivity with a 4.9 ohm minimum they are an undemanding load, so amplifier quality counts for more than sheer power.

Can they go on an actual bookshelf?

Only on a deep, sturdy one. Each cabinet is 13.1 inches deep and weighs 20 pounds 12 ounces. Stands suit them far better, and the rear port wants clearance.

How close to the wall can they sit?

Closer than you might expect. Audiograde ran them with 4 inches of clearance and reported the bass stayed tight and the imaging stayed intact, though more space is still better.

How big is the driver, exactly?

Eight inches, which is floorstander territory. It is a C-CAM cone with Rigid Surface Technology II, paired with a 25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter and a UD Waveguide II.

What replaced this model?

The Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G, which is the current generation of the Silver range.

See It in Action

Our own look at the Silver 7G standmounts:

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity reviews the Silver 100 7G:

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