{"product_id":"monitor-audio-silver-500-8g-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio Silver 500 8G Speaker","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eMonitor Audio Silver 500 8G Floorstanding Speaker — Product Description\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwin Eight-Inch Woofers, Down to 28 Hz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Silver 500 8G sits at the top of Monitor Audio’s Silver line, and the spec sheet shows why. Two 8-inch C-CAM bass drivers move the air, a dedicated 3-inch C-CAM midrange driver handles voices, and a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter covers the top, with crossover points at 640 Hz and 2.8 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio rates this speaker from 28 Hz to 35 kHz in-room at minus 6 dB with the port tuned to 33 Hz, which is subwoofer territory from a passive tower. Peaks reach 119 dB and continuous power handling is 250 watts, so the headroom is there when a recording asks for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSensitivity is 90 dB, the highest in the range, which makes the Silver 500 8G easier to drive than its size suggests. Impedance does dip to 3.6 ohms around 2 kHz, so a capable amplifier still matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat the Eighth Generation Changed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEvery driver here is new. The bass and midrange cones use RST III geometry, Monitor Audio’s third-generation hexagonal surface pattern, which keeps the cone rigid so it moves as a piston rather than flexing. With two 8-inch cones pushing hard, that rigidity is doing real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Gold Dome tweeter has been a Monitor Audio signature since 1982, and this generation gives it a vented rear chamber, a shorting ring, and a new magnet inside the Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II, which spreads treble across the room instead of at a single chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Silent Flow port is the other headline change: Monitor Audio widened the diameter and reshaped the flare after studying the interlocking wing feathers that let owls fly silently. Smoother airflow means less port noise in your bass, which matters more as cabinets get bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough-Bolt Technology anchors each driver to the rear panel at a set torque, bracing the driver and stiffening the cabinet at once. Underneath sit new outrigger feet borrowed from the Platinum Series, with a wider stance and top-adjust levelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePaul Miller reviewed the Silver 500 8G for the October 2026 issue of \u003cem\u003eHi-Fi News\u003c\/em\u003e and gave it an Outstanding Product Award. He described \"bold transients, deep bass notes and huge swells,\" and praised its resolution and tonal subtlety on complex mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWorth knowing before you commit: each cabinet stands 44 inches tall and weighs 53 pounds, and Monitor Audio asks for at least 60 watts into 8 ohms. A 28 Hz roll-off in a small room will fight you rather than reward you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Are These Floorstanding 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 a large room to fill\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twin 8-inch woofers and 119 dB peaks need space, and reward it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants deep bass without a subwoofer\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 28 Hz in-room rating covers nearly everything in music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of a real amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 watts of handling and a 3.6-ohm dip give a good amp room to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople building one system for music and movies\u003c\/strong\u003e — A matching centre, on-wall, and Atmos model finish the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners in small or modest rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 44-inch tower tuned to 33 Hz will overload a small space, and you will end up plugging the ports. The Silver 300 8G gives the same three-way design in a cabinet sized for smaller rooms, 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, red to red and black to black, then repeat for the second speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFit the outriggers before you move anything into place, using spikes on carpet and rubber feet on hard floors, then level from the top. Start well out from the rear wall and walk them back until the bass locks in.\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%%\/amplifiers-preamplifiers\/integrated-amplifiers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Match the power range and bring real current with it.\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 low-loss run keeps the three-way design honest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/receivers\/av-receivers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAV Receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Silver 500 8G anchors a serious home theater front stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/furniture\/audio-racks\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAudio Racks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Solid support for the electronics driving them.\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;\"\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 60 to 250 watts into 8 ohms, or 125 to 500 watts into 4 ohms, with 250 watts of continuous 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 28 Hz in-room at minus 6 dB, with the port tuned to 33 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFor music, almost certainly not, though movies with deep effects below 28 Hz still benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow is this different from the Silver 300 8G?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe 500 uses two 8-inch woofers instead of two 6-inch, reaches 28 Hz instead of 30 Hz, and stands four inches taller.\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 veneer from sustainable timber.\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 floorstanding speakers, speaker placement, 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"New \/ European Walnut \/ Single","offer_id":47173520097453,"sku":"NEW-MRS5008G-EURWAL-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Gloss Black \/ Single","offer_id":47173520130221,"sku":"NEW-MRS5008G-GLSBLK-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Satin White \/ Single","offer_id":47173520162989,"sku":"NEW-MRS5008G-SATWHT-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo \/ European Walnut \/ Single","offer_id":47173520195757,"sku":"DEMO-MRS5008G-EURWAL-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo \/ Gloss Black \/ Single","offer_id":47173520228525,"sku":"DEMO-MRS5008G-GLSBLK-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo \/ Satin White \/ Single","offer_id":47173520261293,"sku":"DEMO-MRS5008G-SATWHT-SIN","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/MRS5008G-GLSBLK_1.jpg?v=1787756986","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/monitor-audio-silver-500-8g-speaker","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}