I do not have experience with monitor audio but can attest to the musical sound of the dali zensor series. High output and effortless dynamics make the silver 100 an ideal choice for medium to large rooms in twochannel stereo or multichannel application. Hey guys, out of curiosity what do you guys think of the monitor audio line. Often speakers will present a muddy midrange because the woofers move so much to reproduce the bassline. I like to think of monitor audio s silver 100 bookshelf speakers as a prime example of how rich and full standmounted speakers can sound. In addition, it has a metalconed mid bass unit, which can be not extraordinarily small at 200mm and needs a front baffle that is fractionally broader than is fashionable. Aside from the slight upper midrange coloration, i found little to complain about in the monitor audio silver 1s sound, given its size. Monitor audios silver line also includes a bigger bookshelf speaker, a center channel, three towers, surrounds, and a subwoofer.
Monitor audio recently introduced a budget minded speaker lineup named the silver series. Its high output and dynamic delivery make the silver 2 an ideal choice for small to medium rooms in twochannel stereo or multichannel cinema systems. Monitor audio silver 2 bookshelf speakers for sale. The ultracompact silver 50 introduces a completely new version of monitor audios special 514inch ccam bassmidrange drive unit, creating the most diminutive bookshelf model ever to appear in the lineup. The monitor audio silver 1 stayed unflappable through multiple plays. This blemish is not visible wit the grill in place. Design the monitor audio silver 1 speakers are beautifully crafted. Along those same lines, a speaker would need to provide impressive performance to merit a silver moniker, which is why i unpacked this system based around monitor audios silver 300 tower speakers with great anticipation. Monitor audio silver 100 bookshelf speaker pair very for.
The ascend sierras are probably most comparable to the silver 8 or newest silver 300. Monitor audio s silver 100 is a serious audiophile speaker capable of producing remarkable resolution, from the most intricate musical scores to the loudest rock concert, with superlative ease. One issue with s8s is that they are a bit too bright for me. After some reading, i am thinking of getting musical fidelity m5si amp, especially if i keep s8s. Unfollow monitor audio speakers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Polk audio monitor 40 series ii bookshelf speaker black, pair high performance. Youll be amazed how these compact bookshelf speakers have the power to make your favorite concerts and movies come to life.
Now, the whole layout is made with silverplated cable made of. The silver 8 so impressed me that i bought three of them, along with two silver 2 bookshelf speakers, for my multichannel system in connecticut and still greet them as the newcomers to my system. Monitor audio silver 2 bookshelf speakers following a conservative start to loudspeaker production, with metal dome tweeters and then gold domes monitor audio was pushing the envelope by the eighties along with the silver 2 features merely this in a normal 25mm size. The silver 100 is a serious audiophile speaker capable of producing remarkable resolution, from the most intricate musical scores to the loudest rock concert, with superlative ease. Monitor audio silver 50 compact bookshelf speakers members. New monitor audio silver 1 are designed to at least repeat the success of the predecessors from silver rx line. About 3 or 4 years ago i auditioned the dali zensor 1 and mentor menuet at the dealers and bought the mentor menuets.
Like the bryston mini a and monitor audio silver 1, the nht c3 is fairly inefficient. Shop online and in store for monitor audio bookshelf speakers, floorstanding speakers, centre channel, subwoofers, inwall, inceiling and surround speakers at melbourne hi fi, hawthorn victoria. The monitor audios might win just a little in bass extension. Set of monitor audio silver s6 speakers including pair of floor standers, pair of bookshelf speakers along with matching centre channel. Jan 30, 2018 a hive ii port is again also a feature, utilising a straightrifled design to accelerate airflow and reduce turbulence. A powerhouse of a loudspeaker, the monitor audio silver 100 standmount delivers incredible dynamics and serious bass from a compact cabinet. The ultracompact silver 50 introduces a completely new version of monitor audio s special 514inch ccam bassmidrange drive unit, creating the most diminutive bookshelf model ever to appear in the lineup. To take home an olympic silver medal, youd have to be an amazing athlete. The silver line consists of two bookshelf speakers, three floorstanding models, a centerchannel speaker, surround speakers, and a subwoofer. Hi, i am thinking about upgrading from my monitor audio silver s8, which i had for about 15 years. Monitor audio silver rs1 is made by twoway scheme with acoustic design of bassreflex type. This is the sixth generation of the longrunning silver series. Monitor audio silver 3i speaker sign in to comment. Silver 50 may be compact, but it delivers a big sound with impressive scale and dynamics.
The silver 3 is the smallest and least expensive pair from the new silver series line from monitor audio. Monitor audio s bookshelf speakers are suitable for use on a stand, bookshelf or wall mounted, and are ideal for smaller rooms or when space is at a premium. Monitor audio silver 50 compact bookshelf speakers for. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The nht sb3 was sweet, warm, and romantic in the midrange, but with less inner detail and less extended highs than the monitor rs6. Monitor audio silver 50 bookshelf speakersaudio advisor. These have been babied since new and still sound as good as they did when purchased. I bought the monitor audio silver 100 speakers in black over the 2018 christmas holidays. High output and effortless dynamics make the silver 100 an ideal choice. Log in to store this reply to your account for future reference, and to remove the live user verification test. I have this very interesting speaker from english company monitor audio id like you to audition. Silver 100 features a massively powerful 8inch ccam rst bassmid driver rigidly fixed into a relatively compact twoway cabinet in a configuration that while relatively traditional by modern standards has a lot to offer. The phil bmrs are better than any monitor audio silver series speaker i owned.
Monitor audio bronze 2 bookshelf speakers walnut pair. Though im not sure how much time that typically takes for monitor audio. Monitor audio silver 100 playing norah jones youtube. Monitor audio was pushing the envelope by the eighties along with the silver 2 features merely this in a normal 25mm size. Best rated in bookshelf speakers, bookshelf speaker, black friday fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. Revered by audiophiles around the globe, monitor audio s awardwinning silver series enters its sixth generation with a host of new features to make it the bestperforming ever. Monitor audios silver rx1 may be just 12 inches high, but it sounds like a much bigger speaker. I placed the c3s on 30 tall subwooferstands, which put their tweeters at ear height. Monitor audio silver 100 rosenut bookshelf speakers at. At stereophiles home entertainment shows, ive been favorably impressed every time ive heard a monitor audio. A powerhouse bookshelf speaker from monitor audio cnet.
And theres the same 25mm golddome tweeter, a monitor audio staple finetuned for clearer, smoother and distortionfree high frequencies. There is no real substitute for big drivers and their relative ease of moving air efficiently. Monitor audio silver s6 floorstanders, bookshelf speakers. A dome of an inch tweeter is covered with a compound, associated by color with. The silver 500 is probably overkill for your room size. Bassreflex design with rear lownoise hivell port is still used in monitors, but here is also a number of internal changes. Monitor audios silver 100 is a serious audiophile speaker capable of producing remarkable resolution, from the most intricate musical scores to the loudest rock concert, with superlative ease. Monitor audio silver 100 bookshelf speakersaudio advisor. At 15 pounds, it feels surprisingly heavy for its size. Tannoy eclipse 1 vs klipsch r15m vs tannoy mercury 7. I like to think of monitor audios silver 100 bookshelf speakers as a prime example of how rich and full standmounted speakers can sound. Some scratches to the cabinets and a few nicks, see photos for details, other than that theu work great and loud. Monitor audios bookshelf speakers are suitable for use on a stand, bookshelf or wall mounted, and are ideal for smaller rooms or when space is at a premium.
Monitor audio silver 1 bookshelf speakers for sale us. As we unwrap the speakers, it is hard not to marvel at the luxurious build. Speaking of cheap, the silver 300 speakers are designed by monitor audio in england, however theyre manufactured in china, though youd never really know it, as they are among the most. I brought these home to try as an inexpensive monitor that could keep me happy until i could warrant finding a worthy upgrade. Monitor audio silver rs1 bookshelf speakers description expect clarity, detail, speed and punch from the standmounting rs1, a compact, twoway reflexported system that incorporates a single 6a 150mm ccam bassmidrange driver and a 1a 25mm gold dome ccam tweeter. The fourdriver, threeway silver 300 is the secondtothetop model in the newly overhauled silver line. The silver 100 makes use of the bassmid driver 8 inch ccam rst, which is a compact two way cabinet.
Also, i suspect the bass will become fuller as the speaker breaks in. Floorstander performance from bookshelf sized speakers. Monitor audio silver 100 bookshelf speakers black oak free. Find great deals on ebay for monitor audio speakers and monitor audio gold. Boasting a comprehensive lineup, the new silver series includes two bookshelf and three floorstanding models, as well as complimentary center and surround speakers and a powered subwoofer.
Sean killebrew explores monitor audios silver 100 bookshelf speaker, plus other models from the silver series lineup. Monitor audio silver 1 bookshelf speakers new monitor audio silver 1 are designed to at least repeat the success of the predecessors from silver rx line. Apr 14, 2014 weve always liked monitor audios midmarket silver speakers, so we were excited to hear the whole range was getting an update. I was just about to wrap up my british invasion tour of affordable speakers when i got a call from fearless leader john atkinson. Monitor audio silver 50 compact bookshelf speakers for sale. Monitor audio silver 3i 3377 bookshelf speaker set works. Monitor audio silver 100, these bookshelf speakers bring high output and effortless dynamics make the silver 100 an ideal choice for medium to large rooms in twochannel stereo or multichannel application. In the silver series, that bass has been tamed a bit. Not content to rest on their laurels, monitor audio released their latest silver series in time for cedia 20. Experience the clear, open highs, surprisingly deep bass, and wide soundstage that monitor audios silver 2 speakers deliver. The monitor audio silver series 2 bookshelf loudspeaker employs a twoway driver design with a single 1 ccam gold dome tweeter and one 8 ccamrst midrangemidbass woofer. Mar 27, 20 then i ran across the monitor audio silver rx1. High output and effortless dynamics make the silver 100 an ideal choice for medium to large rooms in twochannel stereo or multichannel applications.
Many people bought rx series speakers and had to let them go because the exaggerated bass made them very hard to place in a modest or small room. Very nice and loud monitor audio silver 3i speaker set. The sound quality of the dali zensor is quite stellar for the price. Effectively it moves air in and out more swiftly for faster, powerful bass response. Sit back and prepare to enjoy this fabulous combination of engineering excellence and fabulous design whatever your hifi or home theatre loudspeaker. Monitor audio silver 1 bookshelf speakers for sale us audio. They are offered in several wood veneer finishes as well as black. Monitor audio silver 2 black oak bookshelf speakers at. Monitor audio silver fxi 0837 surround sound speakers great sound. Monitor audio silver 100 bookshelf speakers black oak. Pulled up the manual and found how to biwire them the best and oh my gosh do they sound amazing. Up until recently, ive been happy to settle for a pretty low end pair of old pioneer sh153bk bookshelf speakers with a spare 20 year old pioneer vsx27tx receiver in my home office.