Floorstander Bass in a Bookshelf
The Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Bookshelf Speakers are a pair of two-way standmounts from the seventh-generation Silver Series. An 8-inch mid-bass driver gives bass reach closer to a floorstander than most bookshelf speakers manage, while the metal-cone drivers keep distortion low even at high volume. A choice of real-wood veneers and painted finishes suits most rooms.
Why You'll Love It
- Deep bass for the size. The 8-inch driver reaches down to 35 Hz, covering the full range of a bass guitar from a compact cabinet.
- Clean, low-distortion sound. Rigid Surface Technology II on the metal cones keeps the sound clear and precise as you turn the volume up.
- Finish to match your room. Real-wood veneers and painted options give a refined, understated look across five colours.
Under the Hood
- 8-inch C-CAM RST II mid-bass. The metal cone with Rigid Surface Technology II controls break-up for extra clarity and full bass extension.
- C-CAM gold dome tweeter. The 1-inch tweeter uses a Uniform Dispersion Waveguide II to spread the highs evenly for a more lifelike, open sound.
- HiVe II rear port. A bass reflex design tuned to 42 Hz adds low-end weight while staying easy to position.
CHT Insider Verdict
The Silver 100 7G is a strong pick when floor space is tight but you still want scale and depth. It works equally well as a stereo pair or as the front channels in a compact home cinema. The build and finish feel a class above the price.
Pro Tip: The port fires from the rear and is tuned to 42 Hz, so leave a hand's width or more behind each speaker to the wall to keep the bass tight, and use the supplied rubber stopper feet on a shelf.
Specifications
| General | |
| System format | 2-way |
| Sold as | Pair |
| Drivers | |
| Bass/mid | 1 x 8" C-CAM RST II |
| Tweeter | 1 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM gold dome with UD Waveguide |
| Crossover frequency | 2.3 kHz |
| Performance | |
| Frequency response | 35 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1 m) | 87.5 dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8 Ω |
| Minimum impedance | 4.9 Ω @ 170 Hz |
| Maximum SPL | 106 dB |
| Power handling (RMS) | 120 W |
| Recommended amplifier | 40 - 120 W |
| Cabinet | |
| Bass alignment | Bass reflex, HiVe II port system |
| Port tuning frequency | 42 Hz |
| Dimensions (H x W x D, incl. grille and terminals) | 375 x 230 x 332 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg |


