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Product Strengths
- Excellent performance, superb build quality, and high value
- The fit and finish are beyond reproach for the price level
- Features new drivers, including a revised C-CAM tweeter and RST II mid/bass drivers, contributing to improved sound quality and lower distortion
- The design language is crisp and clean, with a timeless quality
Product Considerations
- If you prefer curved cabinets, you'll have to look elsewhere
- The surround speakers and height effects speakers are only available in gloss black or satin white, potentially limiting aesthetic choices for some users
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Monitor Audio offers real-wood veneers, while ELAC's Uni-Fi Reference and Bowers & Wilkins' 600 Series only offer fake wood-effect vinyl wraps
- Another speaker series in this price range that looks as good is Wharfedale's Evo4
Takeaway: The Silver Series 7G offers a combination of excellent performance, build quality, and value. They might be worth your time if you are looking for new speakers.
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Features
Specifications
- System Format: 2-way
- Frequency Response, In-Room (-6dB): 76 Hz - 35 kHz
- Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m): 87 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Minimum Impedance: 4.0 Ohms @ 230 Hz
- Maximum SPL (single, free-field): 102 dB
- Power Handling (RMS): 60 W
- Recommended Amplifier Requirements: 30 - 60 W
- Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
- Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 5 1/4" C-CAM RST II mid-bass driver, 1 x 1" (25 mm) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with optimised Waveguide
- External Dimensions (Including Grille and Terminals (H x W x D)): 185 x 185 x 313 mm (7 5/16 x 7 5/16 x 12 21/64")
- Weight (each): 4.0 kg (8 lb 12 oz)
- Sold As: Pair
Description
The Silver AMS 7G with Dolby Atmos® puts you right inside the film or the song, creating a 3D soundscape with unprecedented realism. With specially created content, there's no limit to the detail that's possible.
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Monitor Audio's C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) drivers, specifically their "Gold Dome" tweeters and mid-bass drivers, are consistently praised for their unique combination of lightness, rigidity, and damping, resulting in clear, detailed, and dynamic sound reproduction.
- The "Rigid Surface Technology" (RST and RST II), employed on Monitor Audio's driver cones, enhances their stiffness and reduces distortion, leading to a fuller, more textured, and controlled sound, especially in the bass frequencies.
- They've developed a signature sound that balances detail, clarity, and a lively, energetic presentation while being smooth and non-fatiguing, making their speakers suitable for long listening sessions across various music genres.
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Founding Year
1972
Our take on the brand
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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Monitor
SoundFrame 1 (On-wall)
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Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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Product Strengths
- Smooth, spacious sound with good weight
- Excellent build and finish quality
- Discreet and stylish design, blending easily with room décor
- Slim cabinets make them easy to hang on the wall
- Driver arrangement ensures excellent imaging, even when speakers are mounted high
Product Considerations
- Midrange colouration can harm timing
- Bass is more limited compared to some rivals due to the sealed-box design
- Can become a little muddled with complex rhythms
- Without grilles, they sport a stark, industrial look
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- When compared to rivals such as PMC's Wafer 2, the SoundFrames have the most limited bass
- SoundFrames are better than the KEF T205 system
Takeaway: The Monitor Audio SoundFrame is a stylish and innovative speaker system that delivers impressive sound quality despite its slim design. It's a great option for those who want a system that blends seamlessly with their décor without compromising on performance.
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Our take on the brand
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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SoundFrame 2 (On-wall)
686
686
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Reviews
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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Product Strengths
- Discreet, stylish design allows the speakers to blend easily with room décor
- Slim cabinets make the speakers easy to hang on the wall
- Sophisticated and powerful sound quality defies the slimness of the cabinets
- Superb build quality ensures you get your money's worth
Product Considerations
- The SoundFrame system can be expensive as a 5.1 setup
- There is no table-top mounting option
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- SoundFrame puts many floorstanders to shame
Takeaway: The Monitor Audio SoundFrame is innovative and stylish, delivering great sound quality from a discreet design. It is a good choice for those wanting a speaker system that blends seamlessly with their décor without compromising sound.
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Our take on the brand
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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SoundFrame 2 (In-wall)
686
686
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Reviews
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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Product Strengths
- Discreet, stylish design allows them to blend in with room décor, like hanging pictures
- Slim cabinets (87.5mm depth) make them easy to hang on the wall
- Sophisticated, powerful sound quality defies the slimness of the cabinets
- Stunning build quality makes one feel like they are getting their money's worth
- Wide choice of grilles and frames offers customization options
Product Considerations
- Expensive as a 5.1 system
- No table-top mounting option
- Some might find the speakers sport a stark, industrial look without the grilles
Takeaway: The SoundFrame speakers combine innovative style with impressive audio performance, delivering power and scale that is surprising for their slim design. For those who want a speaker system that blends seamlessly with décor, the SoundFrame is a great choice.
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Our take on the brand
Monitor Audio is an independently owned hifi brand that has earned multiple Editors Choice awards for their Silver Series speakers, which feature proprietary driver designs. Their speakers are distinguished by unique technologies like the MPD tweeter and C-CAM drivers, which provide exceptional clarity while resisting distortion and listener fatigue.
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Focal
Theva Surround
649
649
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Reviews
Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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Product Strengths
- Sweet and detailed audio performance with clear instrumental separation and expansive dimensionality
- Warm and full-bodied bass and midrange
- Clear yet 'mellow' treble, creating a pleasing sound signature
- Accurate sound that doesn't do much to color the recording, so listeners get a balanced presentation of the source content
- Good level of dynamic range for reasonably sized bookshelf speakers, and they can get louder than expected for their size/price class
Product Considerations
- The laid-back sound may occasionally obscure some definition
- The speakers run on the cooler side of things, never becoming too indulgent in any aspect and instead providing a sound that is accurate and slightly pulled back, but never muted or lifeless
- Asymmetry of the phase coherence of their vertical lobe can be a slight problem for anyone listening under the tweeter axis
- Does not feel as substantial as some other speakers in their price class
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Focal Vestia No. 1: Theva offers a lot of what makes the Vestia No. 1 great while saving money, but is not as immediately striking in detail or treble extension
- Vs Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3: Theva is more compact and easier to place, but doesn't look as premium
- Vs Polk Legend Series L100: Theva has a more laid-back sound profile, making it a better listen in most cases, while the L100 presents a more precise center image
Takeaway: The Theva No. 1 is a great speaker for enjoying detailed and smooth sound without harshness. It's a good option for different types of content, from music to movies, and is especially suited for smaller spaces.
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Our take on the brand
Focal is a French hifi brand that makes their own drivers in-house, including their highly-regarded beryllium tweeters and unique slatefiber mid/bass drivers made from recycled carbon fiber. Their speakers and headphones feature distinctive technologies like their "W" sandwich cone design for optimal driver performance and Mimi Sound Personalization that adapts audio to individual hearing profiles.
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KEF
Q4 Meta
499
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Released
2024
The slender and sleek Q4 Meta is a highly versatile on-wall speaker that can be used as left, centre, and right (LCR) speaker, or as a surround speaker. Featuring a 5.25" 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT™, the HiFi speaker delivers an expansive, immersive soundscape without taking up valuable floor space.
KEF's signature Uni-Q technology places the tweeter in the center of the woofer to create a single point source for sound, while their Metamaterial Absorption Technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. Their Music Integrity Engine corrects timing errors in the speaker crossover, and their Shadow Flare technology reduces diffraction for improved detail and clarity in sound reproduction.
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Product Strengths
- The reviewer liked the Q4 so much that they bought two more
- The reviewer was impressed with the Q4s
- Rated down to 42 Hertz in-room response, the port provides a fuller bodied sound
- It can be used as a LCR (left, center, right) speaker, making it versatile for different channels
- The driver is very much the same as in the KEF R11s as well, promising timbre matching will be no problem
Product Considerations
- The reviewer wishes the port was underneath, so it was more hidden when hanging it vertically
- The reviewer wishes KEF would make a custom grill to match the R11s
Takeaway: The Q4 sounds really good and is impressive as a center channel, performing bigger than it looks. Its ability to be mounted and act as different channels allows it to be a very versatile piece of equipment.
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KEF's signature Uni-Q technology places the tweeter in the center of the woofer to create a single point source for sound, while their Metamaterial Absorption Technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. Their Music Integrity Engine corrects timing errors in the speaker crossover, and their Shadow Flare technology reduces diffraction for improved detail and clarity in sound reproduction.
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Polk
Reserve R900
385
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Released
2021
Add R900 height modules to access an IMAX-enhanced world of multidimensional sound. Its unique design means that it can sit atop other Reserve Series speakers or be mounted to the wall, unlocking the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X capabilities of the Reserve Series.
Polk’s been a major player in the audio world since the ’70s, though they don’t always get the same attention from hi-fi reviewers as some other brands. But they know their niche—mass-market, entry-level products that perform way better than you’d expect for the price. Their R200 model, for example, gets called one of the best under $1,000. If you’re looking for solid performance without spending a fortune, Polk’s stuff is hard to beat.
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Product Strengths
- Delivers dynamic and immersive sound at a budget-friendly price
- Shares advanced drivers with Polk's flagship Legend series
- Impressive build quality for the price
- Crisp, near full-range performance
Product Considerations
- Revealing sound can be slightly bright with some sources
- Speaker cabinets lack the lavish construction and wood-veneer finishes found in the Legend series
Takeaway: The Reserve series brings the advanced tech of Polk's high-end Legend series to a more affordable price point, offering great sound and build quality. This makes it a worthwhile option for listeners seeking a premium experience.
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Polk’s been a major player in the audio world since the ’70s, though they don’t always get the same attention from hi-fi reviewers as some other brands. But they know their niche—mass-market, entry-level products that perform way better than you’d expect for the price. Their R200 model, for example, gets called one of the best under $1,000. If you’re looking for solid performance without spending a fortune, Polk’s stuff is hard to beat.
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Heco
Ambient Line 11 F
349
/
Released
Schon das kleinste Modell der Ambient-Baureihe bietet alle typischen Heco-Qualitäten. Mit Fluktus-Hochtöner und einem Tiefmitteltöner mit Kraftpapier hat sie klanglich alle Gene der Familie und mit gerade mal 30 cm Gehäusehöhe verwandelt sie schnell und unauffällig jeden Raum in eine akustische Oase.
Heco is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique Fluktus tweeter design that combines multiple horns in a single structure for even sound dispersion across frequencies. Their speakers use German-made wool fibers in Kraft paper cones and feature a distinctive polished resin cabinet design in their Aurora series, blending vintage-inspired technologies with modern advancements while remaining easy to drive with modest amplifiers.
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Product Strengths
- Designed to be mounted on a wall, saving space
- Simple mounting system and easy speaker wire attachment
- All models use the same speaker components, allowing for mixing and matching within a home theater setup
- Features the Fluctus tweeter for even response across all frequencies and open, effortless sound
- Uses a Kraft paper cone for mid-range and woofer components, made from renewable forests and wool fibers
Product Considerations
- The Ambient 11F does not go as low in the bass as the larger Ambient models
Takeaway: The HEIKO Ambient Series offers great sound without taking up floor space and can be easily integrated into a home theater system or used in various other applications. The consistent speaker components and design make them a versatile and visually appealing choice.
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Heco is a hifi speaker brand known for its unique Fluktus tweeter design that combines multiple horns in a single structure for even sound dispersion across frequencies. Their speakers use German-made wool fibers in Kraft paper cones and feature a distinctive polished resin cabinet design in their Aurora series, blending vintage-inspired technologies with modern advancements while remaining easy to drive with modest amplifiers.
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Gallo Acoustics
A'diva Habitat
472
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Released
2021
HABITAT introduces some much needed style into the utilitarian outdoor speaker category, the all-stainless steel, IP66 rated Habitat range is derived from the timeless 4" and 5" spherical forms of our classic Micro and A'Diva speakers.
Gallo Acoustics is known for its spherical speaker design that eliminates resonance and internal diffraction, along with their patented S2 fill technology that statically charges to enhance low frequencies from small speakers. Their speakers use a proprietary flat speaker cone and unique CDT3 tweeter with 300-degree dispersion, while their modular design and viscoelastic speaker bases set them apart from traditional speaker manufacturers.
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Product Strengths
- Very clear, very crisp sound
- Special filling inside called branded K2 helps produce a fuller, deeper sound from such a tiny speaker
- Seamless metal casing
- Can use banana plugs to connect speaker cable, or push naked speaker wire into the connections and tighten
Product Considerations
- Frequency response ranges from 76Hz down to about 20kHz
- Comes with a little o-ring for placing on a shelf, ensuring the speaker sits and won't roll away
Takeaway: The A'diva speakers are easy to set up and install into a home system, and the sound quality is good and fantastic. The speakers give a very clear, very crisp sound.
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Our take on the brand
Gallo Acoustics is known for its spherical speaker design that eliminates resonance and internal diffraction, along with their patented S2 fill technology that statically charges to enhance low frequencies from small speakers. Their speakers use a proprietary flat speaker cone and unique CDT3 tweeter with 300-degree dispersion, while their modular design and viscoelastic speaker bases set them apart from traditional speaker manufacturers.
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Polk
Monitor XT90
199
/
Released
2021
Raise your home theater to new heights. The Monitor XT90 fits atop the Monitor XT20, MXT60, MXT70 (or wall mounts) to enhance movies and games in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with dramatic 3D sound. Hear planes flying overhead, special FX, ambience and more for a truly immersive experience.
Polk’s been a major player in the audio world since the ’70s, though they don’t always get the same attention from hi-fi reviewers as some other brands. But they know their niche—mass-market, entry-level products that perform way better than you’d expect for the price. Their R200 model, for example, gets called one of the best under $1,000. If you’re looking for solid performance without spending a fortune, Polk’s stuff is hard to beat.
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Product Strengths
- Offers a clever and affordable solution for Dolby Atmos support
- Designed to sit perfectly on top of Monitor MXT20 bookshelf speakers and MXT60 & MXT70 floor-standing speakers, but can also be wall-mounted
- Adds a vertical axis to the sound, bringing immersive audio to the home
- Offers flexibility to build a custom home audio system
Product Considerations
- Sound is meaningless when tested alone, requires a larger system
- Audio lacks pinpoint accuracy in terms of building a 360-degree soundstage, which is common for upfiring speakers
Takeaway: The Monitor XT90 height speakers bring immersive 3D sound to the home without costing too much or making setup too complicated. They are a good option for anyone wanting more control over building their own home theater sound system.
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Our take on the brand
Polk’s been a major player in the audio world since the ’70s, though they don’t always get the same attention from hi-fi reviewers as some other brands. But they know their niche—mass-market, entry-level products that perform way better than you’d expect for the price. Their R200 model, for example, gets called one of the best under $1,000. If you’re looking for solid performance without spending a fortune, Polk’s stuff is hard to beat.
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