{"product_id":"monitor-audio-silver-500-7g-floorstanding-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Floorstanding Speaker","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Drivers, Three Ways, One Refined Tower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G is the largest floorstander in the seventh-generation Silver Series, a 3-way design built around four drivers per tower, and it is sold one tower at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio rates sensitivity at 90.5 dB into a nominal 8 ohms, and recommends amplifiers between 80 and 250 watts — you do not need a huge amplifier to reach a satisfying volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cabinet is available in Natural Walnut, Black Oak, Ash, Satin White, or High Gloss Black, and each tower is sold on its own, so a stereo pair means ordering two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere the Extra Bass Driver Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFour Drivers, Three Ways: A Genuine 3-Way Tower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter sits inside a Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II, widening the sweet spot so seats off to the side still hear accurate treble, not just the one chair dead center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA 3-inch C-CAM midrange driver handles the vocal range, backed by two 8-inch C-CAM bass drivers built with Rigid Surface Technology II, moving the air needed for real low-end weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Numbers, and What They Ask of Your Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio quotes a frequency response of 27 Hz to 35 kHz, measured at -6dB. Impedance is 8 ohms nominal, dipping to 4.1 ohms at 150 Hz, and power handling is rated at 250 watts RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCrossovers split duties at 800 Hz and 2.7 kHz, keeping each driver in its own comfort zone. The cabinet uses two rear ports, tuned to 36 Hz, so give it room to breathe rather than pushing it flat against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRobert Schryer reviewed the Silver 500 7G for Stereophile on January 20, 2022, describing it as \"dynamic and transient-fast,\" and noting that \"it sounded almost hornlike.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOn a live recording, he wrote that it \"sounded sophisticated—clarion-clear, elaborately alive, with tones finely layered above and below the primary one.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Speaker Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a genuine 3-way tower, not a 2.5-way\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated 3-inch midrange driver handles vocals on its own, backed by two 8-inch bass drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a Silver-Series tower built for real rooms, not just showrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — sturdy outrigger feet and a choice of spikes or rubber feet keep it stable on any floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a real choice of finishes\u003c\/strong\u003e — five options, from painted Satin White and High Gloss Black to real Natural Walnut, Black Oak, and Ash veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour amplifier has real headroom to offer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Monitor Audio recommends 80 to 250 watts, and a dipping 4.1-ohm minimum impedance rewards an amplifier comfortable with a demanding load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want real floorstanding bass without a separate subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Silver 500 7G reaches to 27 Hz on its own. For the deepest home-theater effects, add one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e and let the towers do what they do best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect each tower to an amplifier or receiver's speaker outputs using the rear binding posts. Its 4.1-ohm minimum impedance calls for an amplifier comfortable driving a demanding load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSince the cabinet uses two rear ports, leave some breathing room behind each tower before settling on a final position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAttach the outrigger feet with spikes for carpet, or the included rubber feet for hard flooring, then connect: two cables, two speakers, and you are listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Silver 500 7G:\u003c\/p\u003e\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\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable driving its 4.1-ohm minimum load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/home-theater-receivers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAV receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for a combined music and home theater setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect to its rear binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/subwoofers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — extend bass even further for home theater use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a subwoofer with these speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot necessarily. Two 8-inch bass drivers per tower give the 500 7G real low-frequency extension on their own, though a subwoofer can still add reach for home theater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much amplifier power do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio recommends 80 to 250 watts per channel. Its 90.5 dB sensitivity means it plays convincingly loud without needing the upper end of that range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow far from the wall should I place them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSince the cabinet uses two rear ports, give each tower some space behind it. Exact placement depends on your room, but pulling it further from the wall generally tightens the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eNatural Walnut, Black Oak, Ash, Satin White, and High Gloss Black are all available, covering both wood-veneer and painted looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio covers the Silver 500 7G for five years against manufacturing defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAndrew Robinson reviews the 500 7G's sound and living-room-friendly design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/og0u27cm1Ek\" title=\"Living Room Friendly SPEAKERS!! Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G Review\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ehxos plus takes a detailed, hands-on look at the towers themselves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WEySSsSQs4k\" title=\"Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G | Hands-on and deep unboxing\" style=\"border:0;margin:0 0 0.9em 0;display:block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about speaker placement, amplifier matching, or getting the most from a floorstanding tower? 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Black Oak \/ New","offer_id":47171742400685,"sku":"NEW-MRS5007G-BLKOAK","price":1224.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ash \/ New","offer_id":47171883008173,"sku":"NEW-MRS5007G-ASH-EA","price":1874.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ New","offer_id":47175245365421,"sku":"NEW-MRS5007G-WAL-EA","price":1224.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/MRS5007G_WHT_01-Large.jpg?v=1786110974","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/monitor-audio-silver-500-7g-floorstanding-speaker","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}