{"product_id":"monitor-audio-silver-50-8g-bookshelf-speakers","title":"Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G Bookshelf Speakers - Pair","description":"\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Six-Inch Driver in a Thirteen-Inch Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Silver 50 8G is the smallest speaker in Monitor Audio’s Silver range, and it does not act like it. Inside a cabinet just 13 inches tall sits a 6-inch C-CAM bass and midrange driver, the same size cone used in the Silver 300 floorstander. Above it works a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, with a single crossover point at 2.6 kHz handing off between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFitting a driver that big into a box this small is the whole trick, and Monitor Audio rates the Silver 50 8G down to 43 Hz in-room at minus 6 dB with the port tuned to 52 Hz. For a standmount that weighs 8.2 kg, that is real low end rather than a marketing number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eC-CAM stands for ceramic-coated aluminium and magnesium, a material Monitor Audio has used for decades because it is light enough to move quickly and stiff enough to hold its shape while doing it. A cone that flexes turns clean signal into noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eEighth-Generation Engineering, Shrunk to Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSilver 8G is a ground-up redesign, and the small model gets all of it: the bass and midrange cone uses RST III geometry, the third version of Monitor Audio’s dimpled surface pattern, reworked along with the motor system to sharpen the vocal range and cut colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Gold Dome tweeter has been part of Monitor Audio speakers since 1982, and this generation gives it a vented rear chamber, a new shorting ring, and a ring neodymium magnet for more magnetic efficiency. It sits in the Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II, which spreads treble evenly across a room instead of aiming it at one chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe new Silent Flow port is wider, with a flare reshaped after the interlocking wing feathers that let an owl fly silently. Less turbulence means less port noise mixed into your bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cabinet is braced and damped inside, and Through-Bolt Technology anchors the driver to the rear panel at a set torque, which pulls the whole box tighter and takes resonance out of the equation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Are These Bookshelf Speakers Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners with small and medium rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — A compact two-way is easier to place than a floorstander and fills the space well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone short on floor space\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 13 inches tall, these fit a shelf, a credenza, or a proper pair of stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome theater builders\u003c\/strong\u003e — A matching centre, on-wall, and Atmos model let these serve as a front pair or as surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who care how a speaker looks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Magnetic grilles hide every fixing, and the walnut is a real engineered wood veneer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners with a big room or no subwoofer plans\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 43 Hz roll-off and 86.5 dB sensitivity have limits, and a large space will expose them. Step up to the Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G floorstander for twin woofers and a 30 Hz reach, over in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/floorstanding-speakers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun speaker cable from your amplifier to the binding posts on the back of each cabinet, red to red and black to black. Sensitivity is 86.5 dB and impedance dips to 3.8 ohms at 240 Hz, so pick an amplifier with some headroom rather than the smallest one that fits Monitor Audio’s range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlacement matters more than wiring here. Get the tweeters near ear height on stands, pull the cabinets a few inches off the wall, and angle them slightly toward your seat. Small moves make big differences with a speaker this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA few good places to look next:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/furniture\/speaker-stands\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The single best upgrade you can make to any bookshelf speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/amplifiers-preamplifiers\/integrated-amplifiers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Match the recommended power range and you are set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/subwoofers\/subwoofers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add one to cover what a compact cabinet cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/cables\/speaker-cables\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — A clean, low-loss run between amp and speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need speaker stands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot strictly, but they help a great deal, because getting the tweeter to ear height and off a resonant shelf improves imaging more than most upgrades at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much amplifier power do these need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio recommends 25 to 100 watts into 8 ohms, or 50 to 200 watts into 4 ohms, with 100 watts of continuous power handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow low does the bass go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio specifies 43 Hz in-room at minus 6 dB with the port tuned to 52 Hz, which covers most music but not the deepest movie effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use these as surround speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, since they match the Silver Centre 8G and the rest of the range, they work as surrounds or as a front pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat finishes are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHigh Gloss Black, Satin White, and European Walnut, where the walnut is an engineered wood veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat warranty does Monitor Audio offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio lists a five-year warranty on its United States product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it’s right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about bookshelf speakers, speaker stand setup, or matching an amplifier to your speakers? Visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learningcenter.audioadvisor.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eLearning Center\u003c\/a\u003e for guides, tips, and expert advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Black \/ New \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314669741,"sku":"NEW-MRS508G-GLSBLK-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Black \/ Demo \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314800813,"sku":"DEMO-MRS508G-GLSBLK-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"European Walnut \/ New \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314636973,"sku":"NEW-MRS508G-EURWAL-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"European Walnut \/ Demo \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314768045,"sku":"DEMO-MRS508G-EURWAL-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Ebony \/ New \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314735277,"sku":"NEW-MRS508G-GLSEBO-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Ebony \/ Demo \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314866349,"sku":"DEMO-MRS508G-GLSEBO-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin White \/ New \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314702509,"sku":"NEW-MRS508G-SATWHT-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White \/ Demo \/ Pair","offer_id":47175314833581,"sku":"DEMO-MRS508G-SATWHT-PR","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/MRS508G-GLSBLK_3.jpg?v=1787702508","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/monitor-audio-silver-50-8g-bookshelf-speakers","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}