Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Bookshelf Speakers

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.