A beautifully crafted bookshelf speaker that’s a leap beyond the ordinary. Featuring Rigid Surface Technology and a new tweeter design, it’s built to eliminate distortion wherever possible. So even when you push it to the limit, it remains clear and controlled.

Imagine a bookshelf speaker that gives you richer sound and deeper bass than your old floorstander. That’s what the Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G is capable of. On the outside, a choice of real-wood veneers lets you achieve the perfect look. Inside, a plethora of technologies come together, including metal coned drivers with Rigid Surface Technology, a new tweeter design and a new crossover system that intelligently combines the tweeter and bass driver. If all that just sounds like noise to you, don’t worry. You’ll hear the difference the moment you press play.

Seven generations of greatness

Monitor Audio's Silver 100 bookshelf speakers have long been a hit with the audiophile crowd. They're now in their seventh generation, and they deliver wide, rich sound that's on par with many floor-standing speakers. That's hard to do in a smaller design, but Monitor Audio pulled it off and gave music lovers the opportunity to enjoy big, room-filling sound without the need for large towers. Monitor's recipe for such great performance? The answer lies in the drivers.

Revamped drivers and internal components

The Silver 100 7G sports a 1" tweeter that uses Monitor's famed gold dome Ceramic-Coated Aluminum Magnesium (C-CAM) material. But this latest version has a new waveguide designed to eliminate as much distortion as possible. The company also revamped the tweeter's magnet for tighter control of the driver, resulting in more detail across its frequency range.

The 8" mid/bass woofer uses an improved C-CAM cone material featuring Monitor's latest Rigid Surface Technology (RST II) for tighter mid and bass response and better dynamics. There's also an improved crossover system that helps the woofer and tweeter work together better to provide a smooth, non-fatiguing response. That means clearer vocals, more realistic-sounding instruments, and sound you can enjoy for hours on end.

These speakers aren't shy on bass either. They're more than capable of extending deep into the lower frequencies — roughly the full range of a bass guitar.

A solid cabinet with a beautiful finish

Having owned some of Monitor's speakers myself over the years, I can attest that they're sturdy as can be. The Silver 100s use thick MDF (medium-density fiberboard) both to make the cabinets more durable and to resist vibrations that muddy sound and decrease sonic accuracy. The finish is eye-catchingly beautiful and the included magnetic grilles are stylish. But these speakers look fantastic with the grilles off, too.

Placement options

These speakers sit nicely on a bookshelf or table, although I would recommend picking up a pair of speaker stands to get the best sound. The included rubber stopper feet prevent the speakers from sliding and help to reduce vibration. The Silver 100s do great in home theater systems and two-channel music setups alike.

Key Features

• 1 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with Uniform Dispersion (UD) Waveguide II for more lifelike sound
• 1 x 8" (203 mm) C-CAM mid-bass driver with Rigid Surface Technology (RST) II for extra clarity
• Has a full bass extension similar to a floorstanding speaker, covering the full range of a bass guitar
• Excellent choice when space is at a premium but sound quality is very important
• Rear-ported and tuned for ease of positioning without affecting sound performance
• Perfect for smaller stereo music set-ups, or as front/rear channels in smaller home cinema systems
• Bookshelf-friendly with rubber stopper feet supplied
• Choice of high quality finishes: Satin White, High Gloss Black, including real wood veneers Black Oak, Natural Walnut, Ash

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