{"product_id":"monitor-audio-silver-asm-8g-speakers","title":"Monitor Audio Silver ASM 8G Speakers","description":"\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDolby Atmos Height Without Cutting Into Your Ceiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOverhead effects are the hardest part of a Dolby Atmos system, and most people solve it by cutting holes in the ceiling and running wire through the joists. The Monitor Audio Silver AMS 8G takes a different route: each module sits on top of a speaker you already own, fires upward, and bounces sound off your ceiling so it arrives at your seat from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInside each cabinet is a 5.25-inch C-CAM mid-bass driver with RST III cone geometry and a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter in an optimised waveguide, crossing over at 2.8 kHz. Monitor Audio rates them from 82 Hz to 35 kHz in-room at minus 6 dB, which is exactly the range height effects live in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe cabinets measure 185 by 185 by 312 millimetres and weigh 4.5 kg each, and Monitor Audio built them to sit on the Silver 50 8G and Silver 300 8G. They ship as a pair, in the same three finishes as the rest of the range, with magnetic grilles included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eA Sealed Box Aimed at the Ceiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe AMS 8G is one of only two sealed designs in the Silver 8G lineup, alongside the Centre, and the missing port is deliberate. A height module fires upward into a reflective ceiling, and a port would add turbulence noise to a signal that has to survive a bounce before it reaches you. Sealed also means tighter control, which matters when effects are short and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe tweeter waveguide is the other piece of the puzzle. Monitor Audio pairs the eighth-generation Gold Dome tweeter, with its vented rear chamber and ring neodymium magnet, with a waveguide tuned for this job. Controlling how sound leaves the cabinet is what makes a reflected effect land in place rather than smearing across the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe load is easy at 8 ohms nominal, though it dips to 3.5 ohms at 6.8 kHz, and Monitor Audio asks for only 15 to 60 watts into 8 ohms. That is well within what any Atmos receiver delivers on its height channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThrough-Bolt Technology anchors the driver to the rear of the cabinet at a set torque, and internal bracing and damping keep the small enclosure quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Are These Atmos Modules 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\u003eRenters and anyone who cannot cut ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e — No holes, no wire in the joists, no landlord conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of Silver 50 8G or Silver 300 8G speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e — The modules are sized to sit on those two cabinets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who want height channels today\u003c\/strong\u003e — Set them on top, run two cables, and you are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building toward 7.1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two pairs give you four height channels in a full Atmos layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of vaulted, sloped, or beamed ceilings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Reflected height needs a flat, hard ceiling, and an angled or absorbent one scatters the effect. The Silver On-Wall 8G mounted high is the more reliable answer, or call us and we will talk it through.\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;\"\u003eSet each module on top of its host speaker, line up the front edges, and run speaker cable from the height channel outputs on your Atmos receiver, red to red and black to black. Then run your receiver’s room correction, because the software needs to measure that reflected path to time it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGive the modules a clear shot at the ceiling, with nothing hanging above them. Height effects are subtle by design, so resist the urge to crank the level after setup.\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%%\/receivers\/av-receivers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eAV Receivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — You need Atmos processing and height channel outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/floorstanding-speakers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silver 300 8G towers make the natural host cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/speakers\/bookshelf-speakers\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silver 50 8G is the other cabinet these were sized for.\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 — Two more runs to plan into your layout.\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;\"\u003eWhat kind of ceiling do these need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA flat, hard, reflective ceiling around eight to fourteen feet high works best, while vaulted, sloped, beamed, or treated ceilings scatter the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich speakers can they sit on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio designed the Silver AMS 8G for the Silver 50 8G and Silver 300 8G, though any flat, stable top surface of the right size will work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need one pair or two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOne pair covers a 5.1.2 or 7.1.2 layout, while a full 7.1.4 system needs two pairs for four height channels.\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 they need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eMonitor Audio recommends 15 to 60 watts into 8 ohms, or 30 to 120 watts into 4 ohms, with 60 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;\"\u003eDo they need a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo, because height channels handle effects rather than bass, and your receiver crosses them over well above the 82 Hz roll-off.\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 across the Silver Series 8G range.\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 Dolby Atmos, height speaker placement, or building a matched home theater system? 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\n","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"New \/ European Walnut \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703646381,"sku":"NEW-MRSAMS8G-EURWAL-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Gloss Black \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703679149,"sku":"NEW-MRSAMS8G-GLSBLK-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"New \/ Satin White \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703711917,"sku":"NEW-MRSAMS8G-SATWHT-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo \/ European Walnut \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703744685,"sku":"DEMO-MRSAMS8G-EURWAL-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo \/ Gloss Black \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703777453,"sku":"DEMO-MRSAMS8G-GLSBLK-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Demo \/ Satin White \/ Pair","offer_id":47167703810221,"sku":"DEMO-MRSAMS8G-SATWHT-PR","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/MRSAMS8G-GLSBLK_3.jpg?v=1787757572","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/monitor-audio-silver-asm-8g-speakers","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}