Living Room Friendly TOWER SPEAKERS!! Monitor Audio Silver Review
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
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✅ CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇️ for how we tested the new Silver Series + comparable speakers
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▹▹ Monitor Audio Silver C250 7G: bit.ly/323pPsI, amzn.to/3GCjaF1
► TESTING THE MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 500 7G
POWER
Audiolab 6000A Play: bit.ly/3G5KATV, amzn.to/398qSrJ
Audiolab Omnia: bit.ly/3HJiGgV
McIntosh 7200: bit.ly/3Gm2z86
Pioneer Elite 305: bit.ly/3q1vQ1u, bit.ly/3EluTX3
Onkyo RZ50: bit.ly/3n6DSX9, bit.ly/3k1gqs8
TURNTABLES
Dual: bit.ly/3q0QZtQ
OTHER SOURCES
Sony 85” TV: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
MOVIES - GAMING - MUSIC
Yellowjackets, Showtime
Beth Hart, Screaming for..: amzn.to/35HJv4r
Lastlings, First Contact: amzn.to/2YiZ5TG
Tori Amos, Scarlet’s Walk: amzn.to/2IoIxl8
Nirvana: bit.ly/nmind
► COMPARABLE TOWER SPEAKERS
Focal Aria: bit.ly/31gdUIc
Focal Aria K2: bit.ly/3nQWOZF
PSB T600: bit.ly/3nECMCe
Klipsch 8000F: bit.ly/3q2jNQN, bit.ly/8000F
Focal Chora 826: bit.ly/3mzfhYG, amzn.to/3HQ0GST
Monitor Audio Bronze: bit.ly/3oi9XYZ
KEF Q750: bit.ly/2ZT3Q77, amzn.to/2ZIuS0x
Q Acoustics Concept 500: bit.ly/Q500s
Sonus Faber Lumina: bit.ly/3njphGH
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SPEAKERS: bit.ly/3komedS, amzn.to/2NYmZOO
AMP: bit.ly/3Gm2z86
TURNTABLE: bit.ly/3q0QZtQ
TV: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
HIFI RACK: bit.ly/3yrPUgi, bit.ly/ssvlrack
BENCH: amzn.to/3lIxJ0Z, amzn.to/2VSx9EO, amzn.to/3lDgKNx
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LEATHER OTTOMAN CUBES: amzn.to/3cfcfF1
► MORE FROM MONITOR AUDIO
Bronze Series: bit.ly/3oi9XYZ, amzn.to/3GtRG4A
Silver Series: bit.ly/2KLvL1k, amzn.to/3GCjaF1
Soundbars: bit.ly/3nrw9ly, amzn.to/3Kf075Y
► MONITOR AUDIO SILVER REVIEW
We have one of the first looks at the new Monitor Audio Speakers in our first Monitor Audio Speakers Review of 2022. The Silver Series 500 7G is the newest tower speaker in the Silver series lineup. Will the 500 7G speakers be among the best speakers in 2021 and 2022?
00:00 INTRO
00:19 MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 500 7G SPECS
00:56 MONITOR AUDIO TOWER SPEAKER DESIGN
01:42 MONITOR AUDIO SPEAKER SETUP
03:03 MONITOR AUDIO SOUND
07:52 MONITOR AUDIO SILVER SERIES DRAWBACKS
08:25 MONITOR AUDIO VS FOCAL ARIA K2
08:50 MONITOR AUDIO VS PSB T600
09:18 MONITOR AUDIO VS KLIPSCH RP8000F
09:52 MONITOR AUDIO VS FOCAL CHORA 826
10:15 MONITOR AUDIO VS MAGNAT TRANSPULS
10:36 MONITOR AUDIO SILVER VS BRONZE SERIES
11:25 CONCLUSION
12:22 KRISTI'S TAKE
18:16 SIGN OFF
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► MY REFERENCE AUDIO AND HOME THEATER SYSTEM
POWER
Audiolab 6000A Play: bit.ly/3AiW43w, amzn.to/398qSrJ
Cambridge Audio AXR100: amzn.to/3e45mHR, bit.ly/3e6GMWX
Bluesound Powernode: amzn.to/3hloPW8, bit.ly/3jPxG40
LOUDSPEAKERS
Klipsch Forte IV: bit.ly/3komedS, amzn.to/2NYmZOO
Magnat Transpuls: bit.ly/3DUJicC
SPEAKER STANDS
Kanto Speaker Stands: bit.ly/Kanto26
SolidSteel Speaker Stands: bit.ly/3xsoe9M
TURNTABLES & ACCESSORIES
Audio Technica LP140XP: amzn.to/33OfgXO
Cambridge Audio Alva: bit.ly/AlvaCA
Ortofon 2M Black: amzn.to/3qy53tn
TOP SMART TVs
Sony A90J: bit.ly/3twsun8
Sony X95J: bit.ly/3uaJTn5, amzn.to/3zFCCN1
HOME THEATER
Onkyo RZ50: bit.ly/3n6DSX9, bit.ly/3k1gqs8
Sony A9: bit.ly/3AIoyno, amzn.to/3kFDjls
Sony SW5: bit.ly/3tZcI5F
Samsung Q950A: amzn.to/3bt6HpT, bit.ly/3yd7Tr1
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Probably not.
Budgetary reasons.
That and the rest of my decor is "middling". They'd outshine everything.
Good review
along time waiting for SVS prime pinnacle tower review from you 🙏
Not enough to upgrade because I'd probably have bought something with good fit and finish in the first place. But when it comes to a new speaker for any reason, fit and finish is important to me, albeit not at expense of sound quality
I would upgrade
FYI 7G refers to it being the 7th generation of the Silver series. I too love the Monitor Audio look and own the Bronze 2 which is the Bronze 6G series.
this man never had trouble writing enough words for his h.s. papers.
😂. 🤣. 😂
Lol 😂
As much as I enjoy Andrew's reviews, my favorite part of all the reviews are hearing Kristi's opinions. She gives a more down to earth take that the audio layman can easily understand.
I also enjoy listening to their conversations and interaction in an informal manner. Keep it up guys.
We sincerely appreciate you sticking around to watch the full video. Thank you.
I've adored my Silver 6 speakers for more than a decade. I just get a big smile on my face every time I listen to them!
Just got back to audition the MA Silver 500 7G and Focal 826. I started with the Focal and there was a pair of Focal Aria 936 next to them. I brought my own media. Initially the 826 sounds good, but lacked low end. The sales person then put on the Aria 936. Night and day different, the 826 came around bright an harsh compared to the 936 which had smooth highs and deep bass, although it seemed boomy. the Sales person said we should listen tot he Monitor Audio as their 936 competitor will be better both top and bottom. Well he brought me to the Monitor Gold 300. It was substantially more expensive than the 2 Focals, but it sounded amazing. Smooth clean highs better than either Focla and the bass was deep, clean and tight. We then moved to the MA Silver 500 7G and I was impressed with how well the Silver 500 held its own. The lows were deep tight and clean, if I had not just heard the Gold I would never know there was any better. The Silver 500 7G was deep and cleaner than either focal. The major difference in the Gold (more than 2X more than the Silver 500) than the Silver was the Silver highs were brighter, but by no means harsh. I feel like the Focal 826 would be fatiguing over time. The Monitor Silver 500 7G was actually a great speaker. I am not sure the Focal 826 and MA Silver 500 7G is that close in my opinion. I guess I would have to listen to the Focal with a sub as the low end was just missing on the Focals.
Silver destroy the 826 no doubt, they punch in a different league and can compete with the Aria 948 easily. However MA are not that expensive iike Focal, so these speaker are a Win-Win for every Audiophile.
@@ManuelMedellin. The thing that hurts Monitor Audio here in the US is they need to get them here so those costs wind up putting them in some serious competition. I heard Gold 300s and feel in love, bt the price is just too much (3X Silver 500) to warranty the marginal upgrade.
Hi...with what amp did you try all that speakers?
One of the best channels for audio gear ever!
Wow, thanks!
Watched it. Bought it. Will never regret it. They are so damn good. Thank you A&K!
So glad to know that!
They look awesome in the white as well. It’s what swayed me into buying them for the living room. I don’t want to have to hide ugly speakers when anyone comes round 😀
I’m surprised about the centre image comment - when I set mine up (toed in to point just behind the listening position) I had to constantly check the centre speaker wasn’t playing as the image seemed so centred with 2 channel music.
Thanks for the video , monitor audio fan since forever! Gold 200 and roksan blak currently in my livingroom, just makes med enjoy music so much more + looks better than most
Fantastic review, I appreciate all the comparisons!
Guys you hit it out of the park on this one. Andrew, your description-review was the best one yet. I can actually make an intelligent purchase decision based on your review.
As for the QOTD, Difficult question…I’ve owned ugly speakers that sound great (cerwin vega, 15” woofer circa 1972) and, I think, beautiful speakers (JBL 100’s circa 1975)…but when push comes to Shove, I want both lol. I currently have the Klipsch Heresy IVs and I like both.
Speaking of purchase decisions, I really miss going into a stereo store and being able to sample speakers!
I can’t wait to hear your review of the Mac 7200!
I love my 6G towers! They pair up awesomely with my Technic SU-G700 and cant wait to connect it to my new TX-RZ50 when it comes next week.
Great review, currently have the MO Silver 500 6g could not be happier and opted for the Ash finish as it matches my A/V cabinets.. cheers
I switched to the Silver 500 6G not because of the look but because of:
1) neutral sound
2) laser accuracy
3) maximum speed
The main difference between Silver 500 6G and Dali and Emotiva is the feeling of a recording studio. In Dalí it is almost always a disco club, in Emotiva it is a jazz club, and in Silver 500 6G it is a different place every time.
P.S. And yet, not compatible with the panorama Silver 500 with the center DALI Vocal 2 disappeared after 145 hours of warm-up Silver 500 6G.
The total warm-up time of the Silver 500 6G was ... 383 hours !!!
Hey, I loved the background portrait today....😍 Very Cool 😉
Hey Andrew & Kristi. I had Silver 2 standmount speakers, and the finish and build quality were outstanding for the price. I think all of us would say sound is the most important thing, but it sure is nice to have a beautiful speaker as well. I would certainly pay a little more for a nicely finished product.
Nice review, as always. You convinced me to buy the Magnats but when I tried to they were out of stock. Likely a good thing as I don’t think my wife would appreciate the size. I thought for a very brief moment that Kristi didn’t have a link to them in the description but, of course, I was wrong. I not only appreciate Kristi’s opinions on the products you review but I really, really appreciate all the work that goes into the thoroughness of the descriptions. So many reviewers on this platform say there will be “links in the description” but often don’t actually put them there. Yes I would upgrade over looks and finish. It’s not the first thing on my list but it’s definitely a factor. That’s the reason I hadn’t yet bought the Magnats.
Once again, couldn't agree more. I have a set of previous generation Monitor Audio Silvers and they are fantastic in my home theater system paired with my Yamaha RX-A1000 and Martin Logan sub in a 7.1 rig. The finish and look really help win their spot in the living room.
Love watching your reviews! Because of your review I am the owner of Klipsch Hersey IV speakers. And to answer you question, yes I would buy/upgrade speakers based on looks and most important sound. I am actually going to sell my Magnepan 1.7i speakers mainly because of the looks. I like the sound and how they disappear, but I have grown annoyed at the size and real-estate they eat up in my listening room. Speakers are not the only component I would or have upgraded, because of looks. I have a McIntosh c50 preamp and a Yamaha p2200 amp that sounded fantastic with the Maggie's and the Klipsch Herseys. But the little yellow meters on the amp clashed and looked garage saleish to me. I ended up buying a Mcintosh mc352 that honestly sounds as good as the old Yamaha, but looks so cool that I actually paid 3 times more for the Mac, just for the looks! And now I am considering selling my my Carver Crimson 275 tube amp and buying a McIntosh mc275 IV. I have listened to the mc275 many times and can honestly say it sounds no better than the Carver. But the aesthetics to me just call out to me. I also think build quality is important too. Any way that's my opinion, I was a card carrying audiophile in my college days in the late 70's early 80's, lost interest for many years until my wife gave me an ipod. I dusted of my old college stereo system and gave a listen while having a glass of wine. I then heard a clunk to my far left, as if some one was there, I turned and looked, no one was there, it was the stereo, after that I was hooked again. Any ways keep up the great work!
Great looks great sound definitely one of my favorite speakers nice review both of you.
Thanks for dropping by, WC! Enjoy your Sunday.
Great episode. Thanks!
That was great review Drew those are definitely some pretty floor standers. So I just ordered the nad316bee to play with. I'm kind of excited I've never heard one I'm sure I'm going to enjoy it I rewatched your video on the newer NAD earlier today.
Great review guys. I've been the proud owner of the previous incarnation Silver 500 6G for a couple of years now. Noticed Monitor Audio have reduced the size of the midrange driver from 4" to 3" on the 7G.
Have the silver bookshelves in my bedroom, and they have a very refined tweeter and great imaging.
Again - feels like I’m lining up something new on Netflix when Sunday morning hits :) watching this video I feel the Wharfedale Evo 4.3/4.4 and Dynaudio Evoke 50 are up your alley - maybe a review for 2022? 💙✌️
They look great with your floors.
I think so too!
Yes absolutely I would upgrade based on fit and finish. Looks are a big part of the reason I initially gravitated towards my Zu’s.
I've got Monitor Audio Silvers I bought in 2011. Towers for fronts, center and the BX-FX for rears
Good review. Manufacturer recommends 80W per channel. Nice to hear my older 60W Rotel will power them nicely. Heard them today. Stunning clarity. Refined sound with lively bass. I disagree with your view on soundstage. Slightly toed in these are among the best I’ve heard. On my short list for new towers this year!
I had a chance to try the MA Silver 100 6th Ed. (previously had Silver RX1s) as a possible replacement for my current speakers which are Focal 807Ws. That said, among all the speakers I tried over the years up to their price, I likes the Silver 100s best for overall performance.
Getting to the chase, very easy to drive, I really liked the added bass and punch of the low end through the lower mids, making for a bit warmer presentation but the Focals weren't too far behind and perhaps a tad faster. The Silver 100s and Focals were about equal in resolution which a slight nod to the Focals but they displayed the detail in soundtracks and especially music a bit differently. Both were sufficiently revealing but in different ways, without a quick AB switch I couldn't put my finger on it. Maybe the Focals were a bit more subtle while the MAs seemed to throw everything at you but not real sure.
Previously had the Silver RX1s and I really liked the tonal decay of piano and voices in a few of my particular CDs sounding more lifelike in comparison to the Focals which at the time were new out of the box. The Focals do sound natural but they couldn't quite bring me as close to the RX 1s on some of my music (both bested everything else I've ever tried). The issue with the RX1s were they were too laid back especially for soundtracks while watching movies and not very good for Rock music and sometimes other genres but violins, acoustic, etc sounded superb as they do with Focals. The little RX1s also played very wide, beyond the speakers but had a flattish depth of stage.
The Silver 100 6th Ed. retained the wide stage and added depth and sounded great with soundtracks adding a more forward sound.
In the end however, I decided to stay with Focal as the upper mids and highs were IMO better than the Silver series. The Silver 100 had some of that naturalness in voice I remember, for some music a little grittyness/energy could sound live while the Focals are more studio clear with some music which may come across as a drier sound to some but don't sound like studio speakers. Just a preference.
The upper mids and high of the Silver 100s just had a bit too much energy and less subtlety in dynamic shifts. The Focals could bring energy when needed but go softer very quickly. It seemed the Silvers threw everything at you in similar volume and lacked that aire, dynamic range, and spaciousness I look for in upper frequencies, so Focal can be detailed and sweeter sounding while Silver 100s have more punch, I suppose. I think they geared them more towards home theater and my understanding is that the newer series might be more so.
It was a great price for new at well under $700 including tax and they looked great, in a slightly smaller package vs the larger Focals but the Focals remained great for movies and even better for music, IMO. Didn't make sense to swap.
If it weren't for the Focal 807W, I would have gladly kept the MA Silver 100s, especially for the price. I preferred both to say Quad S2s that in spite of better detail and resolution than either the MAs/Focals, sounded dull with music, too dry for me and had a completely flat plane for stage depth. Great for movies as you could hear everything in the track however. So the Silvers definitely compete at their retail price.
The new series took a large price bump upwards however, and for 50% more you are in Buchardt 400 MK II and other territory so, there you go. Home Theater, absolutely. For music, some may find the 6th/perhaps 7th edition a bit "shouty" on top? As is the case system matching, individual tastes can determine acceptability.
I miss the stage width but the Focals have really nice depth and I wouldn't call the stage narrow either. Still makes go ahhh after all these years.
Equipment used is not bright sounding:
Amp used: Keces E40
Dac used: Topping D70S
Speaker Cables used: Blue Jeans Cable 10 gauge 15'
Thanks! I was awaiting for the review of these speakers since you reviewed KEF Q750 :) I'd be glad to see a review and comparison with Tannoy, e.g. XT 8F or similar.
I have a pair of second hand silver 8 monitor + center channel from few years ago and I love them. Even the rosewood finish is nice. I wouldn't change them for a different look except if it was for a significant jump in audio quality. Connected to a Cambridge audio avr is fine for me.
I would never sacrifice sound for looks. But i would absolutely spend an extra $500 for good sound and good looks. Rather than just good sound.
Really enjoying these tower reviews.
Can you do one on the BMR towers? I believe they’re fairly new and may be of interest!
Love my KEF R11 for looks and fit my audio needs
I’ve had my Silver 500’s driving my MAC6700 for 4 years! My first and only pair of speakers and my first and only amp. 🤘🏻
Reverse that
There are enough stylish and great sounding speakers out there that you can find both without breaking a sweat. Like you I love the look of the La Scalas and I also love the look of Pearl Acoustic’s Sibelius speakers. I’m sure both sound amazing.
I just love these ❤️
looking forward to that McIntosh review! great vid andrew
Great looking speakers!
I remember the first time I saw a set of Monitor Audio speakers in a Yodobashi Camera store in Tokyo. Just stunning - they're design people really know what they are doing. In the last gen, I liked the smooth aluminum woofers. Now, the golf ball woofers are pretty cool. I've still never owned a pair, but maybe someday.
Amazing Review, Andrew! I like how you always seem to find the right words to describe what you're hearing 🙂
How would you compare the Monitor Audio Silver 500 with the slightly cheaper B&W 603 S2 speakers? Have you got any B&W reviews coming up next? 😃
I can't keep my eyes off the McIntosh behind you, To me it is the coolest looking and sounding gear. I bought as used Mac C 26 preamp in 1985, $300 Canadian. I used it DAILY until I sold it in 2018 for $300 Canadian. The preamp was virtually never turned off for 33 years. Great video as usual Andrew.....thanks !
Haha me neither re the McIntosh. Just bought a C27 preamp that I use with my dad's Dynaco Mark III monoblock tube amps and it sounds pretty fantastic. I'm trying to convince myself to take the plunge regarding new MAC gear but it's pretty pricey.
Andrew, thanks for always including the home theater 🎭 scope of your speaker reviews. It doesn't do unnoticed 👍🏽 Btw, would like to see your review and comparison of these to the Paradigm Founder 100F Thanks
Thanks to your first video about the Bronze 100, I become aware of this brand in general. Since its not as common as Klipsch you cannot try these out in a Hifi-Store (here in Germany). Lucky, I found one by coincidence. First on the Website I thought, "nah this Store is way out of this league" since they are specialized on custom home cinema (>100k€ in total), selling Trinnov AV Processors for 18k and stuff. Never the less they acually sell Monitor Audio Products. After a 1 hour trial in their (acustic perfect) listening room I was blown away. This stage and detail, jeez. I didnt tried out the SIlver Series, because couldnt afford these. After some consinderations I made myself a chistmas gift and bought the bronze 500. Im just in love with these speakers, they make so much fun. Some acustic tweek need to be done in my room, and it will be perfect for me.
Absolutely gorgeous speakers. Yes, I would definitely get new speakers based on child quality and aesthetics. But I love the look of my Klipsch Fives.
I have the 7G 300s in walnut , they are SOOoooo beautiful and the sound is stunning. I run mine with bluesound powernode 2ii
Thanks for sharing!
Kristi, I smiled when at 14'09" you said: "for those of you that are still with us"... Kristi, I like your husband's reviews, but you are the reason why I stick till the end, I value you take more than his because you are candid, he leans heavely on lots of words that might mean nothing to the un-initiated, you are direct and take the WAF into more consideration if applies. You guys make a great team in camera, as much as I imagine you do when you are not. Take care, and keep him on his toes. Rickie
I sincerely appreciate your comment, Rickie. Thank you ❤️.
Hi love your review’s been watching for quite some time now. You give a nice personal experience of what you are reviewing. My question is about Monitor Audio just not this model. I would like to hear your opening on the Monitor Audio BX2s if you ever had a chance to listen to them. Thanks for the entertaining reviews and keep up the good work.
Proud owner of silvers :) Monitor audio with proper wood veneers also
Great review. Have you tried the silver 100 or 300 7G? What do you think of pairing them with a Musical Fidelity integrated to add some tonal thickness and Low end?
@Andrew Robinson your content is of such high Quality, love the honest and open reviews, along with comparisons. Still do not get all the Audiophile lingo, like organic etc. Would be amazing if you can do a best sub $300 DAC review.
Still in love with my Silver 6 ❤
I've used monitor audio speakers on and off since the 80s always great build quality and sound
I recently got into hifi again for the first time since the tape deck on my excellent Pioneer all-in-one (given to me as a gift) gave out, and bought Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers to go with the Marantz amp and sources (not all Marantz).
Growing up my parents had an all-Pioneer separates system and then an Arcam amp/tuner set-up (Delta 60 and Delta 80, not a receiver) with Linn turntable and speakers. These (along with my Pioneer all-in-one and earlier Sharp system) were what started me on my audiophile journey.
I had never heard of MA until I started researching and found that even people who advocated for second-hand gear recommended buying new speakers unless you’re prepared to have to repair old ones, which I’m not. I absolutely love the Bronze 2s.
There’s nothing wrong with my speakers ATM but if I were in the market, I don’t see a reason not to consider myself a brand loyalist although not everyone (Britain’s What HiFi, for example) loves the Bronze 100s as much as they loved the Bronze 2s, which they replaced and which WHF gave an award.
@@jeffreyjoshuarollin9554 my father got a marantz system in the 70s, that is what peeked my interest in hifi, I got my first real hifi back in 89i had just joined the RAF, I purchased a quad 33 preamplifier and 606 power amp, pioneer PD 75 cd player and tannoy dc 3000 speakers, from then on ive had most British and UK manufactured hifi brands, I hate to think how much I've spent over the years but these days you can get great sound at reasonable cost, I do like vintage older hifi and like to mend upgrade equipment as. A hobby.
@@avro66 if I were in the market for another amp (and again I’m not, as the Marantz PM6006 is also great), I might audition the Quad Vena II. That (along with electrostatic speakers in general, which of course they’re best known for) is another brand I had never heard of until I took up the hobby again.
Mind you, I’m not casting aspersions on your choices (and even if I were, “the only person who has to like the sound of your system is you, as someone once said 😉) but to me Tannoy are nothing more than synonymous with those horrendous speakers you get in train stations 😂
Hey Andrew ! Great review, i would like to see you test the Elac Vela speakers and speakers like audiovectro QR series. Since I find you honest and you speak your mind no matter what ! plz o plz :D
These puppies love power! I had the 5th generation silver 10, went to 6th allthough opted for the bookshelfs with two subs. Now im stuck between dynaudio emit 50 and these 500s. Going to be fed with a hegel h360 and a primare dac 30 in dacloop. What i noticed in this video, is why werent there any stand for them? What i did, i used a slab of thicc tile, and some absorbers under them, also threw some under the silver 10s. What happened was control !
I love the look of these speakers. To your question - currently running the klipsch in 11.2 in my home theatre… in that environment the finish isn’t as important to me, but if I could get a second system in my main floor living room, then I’d prioritize the finish and would love to have as something as pretty as these speakers.
What a gorgeous speaker. I would want it in my living room even if it is a shell. Seriously, how does it do with Naim Atom or Audiolab 6000 play? Are these integrated amp with 40-50
WPC output a bit thin for this class of speaker? Should we step down to Monitor silver 200 or 300 series?
Brilliant, the 7G meand 7th Gen - these things are lovely, yes I would upgrade from bronze to these bad boys. Always brilliant presentation Sir, thank you Kristie
Great review! I had the same issue with the C250 centre, it gets lost due to driver size. In family room I'm running MA Silver 100 7G (x4) and the C350 6G centre. The C350 matches better with the 100 and 500s and tons better then C250. GREAT SPEAKERS. 👍
I picked up a MA Gold C350 for £500 on Ebay.
Great review…might be a good time to review Isoacoustics Isolation feet GAIA series. It seems those speakers “might” benefit from isolation. But they do look great without the stands. So I see what you mean when you say they look better without them. I tapped and drilled the bottom of my KLH model 5 stands and installed GAIA 3. The Gaia didn’t “transform” my speakers but they did help with soundstage and imaging.
Hi!!! Great video! A quick question, regarding the sensibility of 87 db of the bronze 100, isn't a bit low for the audiolab 6000? This MA silver 500 with 90, 5 sounds mach better pair regarding power/performance ratio. Thanks!!!
That real wood Ash Finish is so glorious, damn it. Truly one of the most beautiful speakers, both visually and audible.
I'll need to make my Order, and I want to hear the Angels sing with these babies. 😍
What would be a great amp to pair with these silver 500 7g ? Would the new Yamaha R-N1000 network receiver handle them fine ?
Thanks for the review, I'm proud of you also:) I think it really boils down to budget and wife acceptance factor for aesthetics. If you are really pulling stings or stretching dollars to get a system put together then I'll go for the bronze, but if the only way my significant other would allow tower speakers is if they looked like the silvers, then then the silvers would be the choice.
Thanks for the video
Appreciate you watching, Craig.
Listened to silver 500s today ( Cambridge cd/ amp, Organ Symphony DDD Karajan): superb sensitivity/ the best in the silver series, having tried the 200 and 300 - all 7G. Rich, warm, detailed, good spatial depth. More detail than the other silvers. I settled for the 300 which is a good balance between price and quality of sound. In the end the 500 are too powerful for me. For solo voices or choral classical/opera Monitor Audio was very impressive.
Where do you live? UK?
Excellent review, Monitor Audio is a great company. To the QOTD, absolutely, Build quality, fit, finish, and overall presentation mean alot to my system, as well they should have a great sound. Are there any chances that the Dali Oberon 9 is/can be reviewed here also? Used to be a solid sound and the price is very reasonable.
I would definitely pay more to buy speakers that have a better look and finish, especially if it's for the living room (perhaps not so much for a basement home theater). However, I would not upgrade my speakers just to get a better look.
I really like that you're paying attention to design during your reviews. Design is clearly mentioned in the introduction sequence of all your videos, so it's nice to see that it's a part of your evaluation.
I love the look of these in ash. I had Monitor on my shortlist of speakers to check out, but was never able to find a place to audition them and because I don’t typically like speakers with a bright top end, I was concerned I wouldn’t love the sound in the long term.
I have had a pair of MA Silver S6 amd S8's for almost 20 years....they still sond great.
Yours are Made in England, these are not
@@ralex3697 Good to know!
It has to be a combination for me. If i want to upgrade my speakers the design and sound should be a step up. Current speakers right now is beolab 9 and i love them so much.
Hi Andrew, I'm a fan of your channel from Chile. Could you explain to me how to configure the silver 500 speakers with audiolab 6000a at 4 ohms as you recommend? After seeing this video I bought both but I don't know how to connect them correctly 😅. Thank you!!
sneak peak at the Mcintosh?!?
hyped.
Went for a demo , after hearing all the rave reviews, they dont have any bottom end …. The dealer suggested to also demo the quadrals that he had on demo ,
Loved them and booked a pair immediately.
odd, since they are having Dual 8 inch woofer, when I auditioned them in Dolby atmos, the earth was rumbling under my feet lol. I guess it depends on AV Receiver and Amp matching.
Ok, first I have ask. After removing the feet did the speaker become top heavy? Cause I tried that with a set of towers and they became very tippsey on carpet, enough that I didn’t trust them around kids or pets. So unfortunately the feet went back on. And at 3200 a pair,how would these compete with the Polk Reserve L700’s? Or the cheaper Heco towers you reviewed earlier in the year. Honestly I don’t know how you guys keep track of everything you’ve reviewed. You do a absolutely awesome job reviewing products in a fair manner.
Any thoughts or attempts to get any of the Arendal Sound or Aperion Audio speakers in house for review? I've always been a 2 channel guy, but I've recently began looking at surround sound possibilities for our living room. These two brands keep coming up in my researching.
The looks and premium feel are very important to me.
I have recently upgraded from Monitor Audio 500 6G to 7G. By the way the 'G' stands for 'Generation' - because you were wondering about this... Also, the feet you have removed doesn't improve the sound for you, but their purpose is to decrease the sound vibrations for your... neighbors :)) - you will quickly learn this when leaving in a tower building and not in an isolated house in the woods.
I found no major difference in design between the two generations (I had the white versions) but in sound... it is funny - I prefer the older 6G as it has more bass and I like my music to kick my lung. The awarded 7G has better medium and high response - it is true. I will keep them anyway especially because I have added a Monitor Audio Gold W15 subwoofer (discontinued) for the extra-bass. The overall sound of my 2.1 system is very good for the price I paid. I would say I never heard a better combination but you might not beleieve me - so - test it! I use an Advance Paris XA600 (2x200W) power amplifier to power them.
Neighbours is a hugely underestimated factor in Hifi in general, lol. Not everyone wants to be a "Klipsch Douchebag" and purposely piss them off for the Fun of it. (I know it's just their slogan but still...)
As for the 6G vs 7G conversation, it's true the 7G are way more Detail and Vocal focused, less airy / spacious and a bit less bass heavy. Then again what they do with Vocals and Instruments is INCREDIBLE ! They are getting pulled so much more forward now, like directly in front of your Seat, that's how Vocals and Instruments now sound much more rich and voluptous, I prefer this over the slight increase in Bass.
I was wondering about 6G vs 7G. My local dealer has a pair of 500 6G demos for half the price of 7Gs.
Great review!!! Any love for the Yamaha NS-777? :)
Could you make a recommendation for separate upwards firing Atmos speakers? 🤔 I recently subscribed, love from Denmark 👍🏻
how would these or the bronze series go against the Dali Oberons?
How can I compare my B&W CM8 S2 to these Monitor Audio? Are the MA a whole other level or are they similar, will I experience a big step of improvement or barely noticable?
QOTD: design, build and sound are equally important to me. I really wanted the PMC Twenty23 based on their looks a couple of years ago, but following an audition, they weren't for me. Too bright! Will try the active ATS SCM 19a, next. Again, I love their looks.....
So, looks draw me in, and then performance is the buy/sell decision. Same with amps and turntables.
It says a lot that I continue to see the Forte IV’s in the background over the past year. Considering the Martin Logans or the Forte IV’s right now.
I'd be very curious to get your read on the Goldenear Triton's. Love your reviews as always.
Yes, second this.
Goldenear, Triangle, ProAc, Paradigm, Totem, Tekton ....still lots of untouched brands for Andrew to get his hands on.
Nice review as always. You convinced me to buy a pair of Magnats but when I tried to they were out of stock. I suspect you guys are the reason for that. I almost, just for a moment, thought that Kristi didn’t have the link to them
Speaking of Monitor Audio....is it time for a round up of "in-ceiling" speakers? Monitor Audio? Polk? Martin Logan? Lots of choices with specs that rival typical surround/bookshelf speakers.
QOTD: Look and finish would not move me to "upgrade" a speaker. With that said, on the initial purchase, both look and finish play a substantial part in my purchasing decision.
Thanks for the review Andrew & Kristi. Yes…I would pay more for a speaker that looks better. Our speakers are in our family room so looks are important. Wood veneer speakers always look better than vinyl wraps. These MA speakers look great!
I am currently deciding between the MA 500 7G and the Klipsch RF-7 III, along with the RC-64 center channel. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts (or anyone else’s) on the RF-7 (because you both love the RP-8000’s). BTW…we are opting for the RF-7’s due to the fact they look better than the 8000’s with the veneer finish.
I’d be grateful for any feedback! Thanks!
You cant go wrong with the RF-7! Hope you got some power!
Great video as always! QOTD answer: Fit, finish, and aesthetics are a huge factor for me. Looking forward to the Silver series bookshelf review - thank you Andrew and Kristi!
Every Silver speaker I had in my system had flawless finish and looked great.
@@nc3419 thank you!
freshly made coffee and Andrew Robinson speaker review. Its a good morning ( scandinavia) :-)
Andrew and Kristi , I really enjoyed watching your review .I have MA Bronze 500 with Cambridge Audio CXA81 amplifier. It sounds phenomenal IMO . I personally preferer it`s sound over KEF750 and Klipsch R820-F. planning to upgrade to Silver 500 6G as soon as I can however, sometimes I think of Transpuls 1500 and it makes this decision difficult for me
Nice..how big is your room?..planing to have 500 7g..have 20 square meters room
@@mw12387 My space is about 40 square meters, but I haven't upgraded to Silver 500 yet.
What is the rest of your system? Are you satisfied with the result?
My first pair of 'good' speakers were an earlier silver generation, the monitor audio RS6. I still miss them... 😭
For the price NOTHING beats them, I still have them with the matching centre and they won't be replaced.
You should review the beolit 20 and the devialet phantom. (I own a house full of B&O including beolab 9) these two items are in their own respective categories! VERY impressive especially the phantoms
Great review once again. QOTD: absolutely aesthetics matter. I will pay more for better aesthetics as I will pay more for better sound. Now if the sounds are equally pleasing and I can go with either choice, how much more would I be willing to pay for the better look? That’s a great question I never have a firm set number on. I would take that on a case by case comparison. What I will not settle for is something that sounds great but I hate the looks. I’m sorry but there are NUMEROUS great sounding speakers and gear where I strongly feel I shouldn’t need to sacrifice my satisfaction looking at them for their sound. I expect and demand both. I should not need to sacrifice one or the other. Maybe I’m too demanding?
I have monitor audio silver and I have sacrificed sound for looks. Ive had proac, spendor and kef ls50 speakers all of which got booted out by monitor audio because they sound good enough and look great
how did you "sacrifice" sound ? Curious. I think the Silver destroy the Kef LS50, but with ProAc and Spendor of course they have very tough competition. I have listened to the ProAC Response DT8 and they have insane resolution, possibly better than the Monitor Audio Silver. But they also need a really really large room, or else could maybe become "too powerful".
Great review. Looks like you have been putting your Audiolab through it paces. But when are we going to hear about that Macintosh amp. You keep flashing it maybe to let us all know that you will be reviewing it soon. hint hint. Happy Sunday
I hope you guys get a chance to try out some KEF R series.
Hoping for a detailed review of that Mac! 🤞