HIGHER END SOUND and STYLE 🤩 Monitor Audio Review SILVER 100 7G

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[@Labor_Jones]

Okay, I'm going to take on trying to say what is 'Different about YOU' to me and other Reviewers. Don't get pissed off please. .... You do (Andrew) one thing most don't I think that others do in reviewing equipment. Andrew, you take a stand on what you think are worthy of mentioning good enough (the Equipment) to be the LAST thing you might need Catagory, & through Analysis what can give Great sound; vs the minor advantage of SPENDING the CHURCH MONEY to achieve reaching 'Faith Based Audiophile System." ... *I don't know if this is making sense, but* others (reviewers) pepper their views with this is good and that is great and of course it's your trip and such...., you do it to at the end with your TAG line too. Never the less.... I LIKE IT. I think i know where you are coming from and I'm USING YOUR Evaluation (like the LP-140 Audio-Technic) in place of a HOBBY that has few stores to audition equipment for myself. .... I THINK you are looking at the SPECS with the Experience of hearing equipment and saying if you can match items well. You might end up only a few Percentage Points away from owning that $20,000 dollar stereo for $2,000 or $4,000, but much less and only missing something that is marginally (albeit recognizably better) better. It's all good :) GOOD JOB! HOWDY Kristi (not to be left out for her value, but that is another story I think we all know adds real value.)

[@kmkrishnan08]

I tried testing MA Silver 100 and other compared speakers with Crutchfield test kit. MA 100 blown both Faber Lumina and Revel M16 out of the water. I know this was a two years old video, At present, I would rather put MA Silver 100 against Sourepoint 8, Martin Logan B100, Dali Opticon MK2.

[@awildcyclistappears]

I can confirm that they play great when paired with Audiolab 6000A Play. I listen to mainly acoustic or orchestral music, but when I feel like listning to some of electronic like soundtrack from "Rez Infinite" or good old FSOL and Orbital I'm being floored by how good they sound. Speaker also really gives you the cue which of your music is mastered correctly and which is not. Recently got melted by how godly soundtrack from original Ghost in the Shell sounded. My room is appx. 16-18m2. Detailed, with great bass performance(Angel from Massive Attack is a best test imo). I'll stay with them even when switching amps.

[@ggcub25]

I've went for bronze 100's last week after seeing your (and others) videos, initially was a little scared of my decition (of not going directly for silver 100) and while I don't "love" the finish of the white unit I forgot about those details when they sound, they're fantastic. Glad to know that silver 100s aren't a huge leap in performance, thank you Andrew and Kristi.

[@TCSB29]

I just got these at a 20% discount, and I'm absolutely in love with them. Stunning speakers, and I love the sound of these. Cannot recommend them enough.

[@AJL713]

I really enjoyed how Kristi has become an audiophile on her own right. Calling out the deals and reviewing the speakers like a pro :)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

She's come a long way for sure!

[@KristiWright]

I hate to ask but if you would please be sure to LIKE the video and share it amongst your audiophile friends. It does help the channel reach more people. Something YT seems to have forgotten how to do :).

[@robmyers4512]

Will do

[@andreassouth1523]

Fit and finish for me is 50%.The other 50% is sound.Well done to M.A. who built a bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer!!

[@brianlewis5042]

Great review. Competition is fierce in the $ 750- $2000 range. I love my 600M’s over 2 years ago. To answer your question…. Yes. Yet the irony is we position our main speakers in a way to make them “disappear “ in the room. Your Cornwall’s are freakin (keeping it G rated) STUNNING. Whether listening or just admiring them. Hopefully speaker manufacturers are watching and listen to this channel.

[@dougg1075]

Man, this his and her’s review formula is perfect . I really dig it

[@bradm1507]

Appreciate the honest comment regarding a blind test between the Bronze and Silvers. Insight like that puts the review into perspective.

[@richardchandra3641]

I got the green MA Silver 100 7g anniversary with the gold woofer. Amazing speakers. I have had many and these are not going anywhere. Details, mids, bass are all there but make sure you have good amp. They also take a while to break in.

[@kenrickhadley4499]

Andrew, fit and finish is one of the reasons i watch you. It matters a great percentage of me liking a speaker. I could not purchase a speaker unless i loved the look.

[@ghost500e]

Just bought a pair of used near mint condition, Monitor audio 300 gold for 1400$👌👌👌 best deal i've made ever.

[@dmitrivaloneart8277]

Thank you for this review. I own the MA Bronze 100 and I absolutely love them...you are one of the few reviewers who talk about MA speakers (Thank you for that) and agree with your review of the Bronze 100. Thank you for all your videos!

[@scottbaylor6215]

QOTD: Finish and style is important but not the end all be all. I look for sound quality and target that, then look at style and finish as secondary. I keep speakers for a long time so I take into account where I’m at in life and where I may be in ten or twenty years. Funny note: When I looked at purchasing the R200’s I asked my wife what finish she liked. I was leaning towards the white but she chose black and that’s what I got. Happy wife, happy life. Keep rocking! 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼

[@jim010109]

I thought that was Kristi's best reviews. She brought up some great points concerning other options. I know space has a lot to due with bookies versus floorstanders, but at that price point, if it was me, I'd probably squeeze just a little more and look at the R700's. I'd give some on fit and finish for the R700's. Awesome review from both of you.

[@luisavila8350]

I have tested side by side Bronze, Silver and Gold. And I can tell you bronze is not 95% of the silver. On the silver I could hear details of instruments I could not on bronze.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

I agree, the Bronze is cheaper speaker and looks, feels and sounds it. The Bronze 100 is 80% of the Silver. The Silver 100 is definitely a step up.

[@stu3232]

Would you be able to tell me how drastic a step up it was from silver to gold? I’d love a pair of gold 100’s especially as they are going cheap these days but the amp requirements are going to be more than for the Silvers. So I’m wondering how much I’d be missing out on going with the silver 100s?

[@saltaormina9404]

I’ll throw in 2 more you’ve reviewed….how do these compare against the Evo 4.1 and Dynaudio Evoke 20?

[@unklecorky2181]

I have the evokes 20s. Im not crazy about them.

[@RanTausi]

Get the emit 20

[@unklecorky2181]

@@RanTausi How do the new Emit 20's sound?

[@RanTausi]

@@unklecorky2181 I have listened to the emit20 and I loved them the most , at the same listening event I auditioned the side by side with Monitor audio silver 100 7G and the cabasse mc170, they all great. The cabasse is three way design so this is a plus but they are not good at a higher volume level, I loved their tweeter sound so much. The 8 inch midbass of the silver 100 is punchy and strong but it loss it control of the base at higher volume. The emit 20 was for me the best of them, I was impressed by the controlled base and nice tweeter, they were easy to listen to no matter what volume. The audition was done with an expensive Luxman integrated amp.

[@RanTausi]

@@unklecorky2181 The evoke should be one step better then the emit20. It's very interesting why you don't like them , maybe you need a better amp ? They need more power. What is your amp you are using?

[@mcsnoopster]

When I was in my 20s fit and finish didn't matter at all. Just how much I liked the sound. Now 20 plus years later it's at least 50% of my buying decisions. I want it to sound good, but it needs to look good too.

[@adamlink7561]

Great review, Fit and finish is very important, my wife is an interior designer and the aesthetic is alway a consideration. I’m glad that ash is making some headway in the market. I’ve done walnut and oak and there’s nothing wrong with them. But ash and maple deserve a place in design too.

[@bcrandeis]

This video has helped me decide that these are the speakers for me. And they're so beautiful (in walnut finish) to boot! Thank you Andrew and Kristi!

[@jeronronnunkoffunk4691]

Enjoy the review Mr Robinson and Christi’s candid take and audio review! Knowing a local monitor audio dealer here in metro Detroit, I definitely echo your view on these speakers having had the fortune of listening to these, I liked their sound myself as well. They are definitely on the “cooler” side of things with good finesse!

[@djoleradosavljevic2580]

In my country in europe these are 865 US dollars, while the lumina 2 is 1120 US dollars. The bronze 100 is just 330 US dollars. While something like the Polk r200 is 750 and the revel is a crazy 1425 dollars... So Monitor Audio wins in these parts in terms of value.

[@leebrewer1324]

Had my silvers 18 months now and luv the look and sound like I just got them yesterday. As you say all round great speakers

[@audiojunior174]

hello here from Brazil, I recently bought a pair of SILVER 100 7G and I confess that at first I felt a certain regret, they are not (at least for me) easy to position or with a relaxed hearing, the definition and presence of frequencies between 2k and 5k are very prominent, this shocked me a bit as it came from a pair of DM602 S3 where this region is a little excavated, after a lot of research and after watching several videos, I could see that there really is a need to move them at least 30 centimeters away from the wall and practically leave them parallel to this same wall with a crossing point around 2 meters behind the head (it's a different positioning from how it is usually done for the BRONZE 100, these two monitors work and deliver very different sounds as they are positioned), so that the sound panorama happens in a large and detached way, after these attempts and almost the return of the Bookshelf, of an hour for another yes, the MA were born, got big and gave life to the music, another detail I felt (it may even be a placebo effect, or my ears just getting used to it) is that it took at least 50 hours to break the speakers so that they start to emit a quieter and sweeter sound, I don't know if this goes against what Andrew and Kristi felt (my bad English deprives me of details), but this was my experience and now I believe that I'm starting to like and make peace with them, even though they're still not friendly to all kinds of music!

[@audiojunior174]

making it clear that the definition and presence of frequencies between 2k and 5k are very prominent mainly because of the "neodymium" magnet tweeters, this frequency range gets a little harsh and too penetrating with this technology, even the graph showing a horizon without peaks, is a characteristic of this material, I already felt this a lot in the speakers of guitar amplifiers built with neodymium, and I realized that this feeling also translated into the MA Silver 100 7G

[@marcelinoplanas9397]

@@audiojunior174 Qual amplificador vc ta usando? Eu não ouvi a linha 7G mas a 6G precisava realmente de umas boas horas pra amaciar, e principalmente deixar o falante virado de frente pra sala, e não direcionado pra sua cabeça, vi alguns reviews falando que melhora bastante o agudo desse jeito. E também nunca gostei de cabo de prata com caixa da Monitor Audio, sempre procurei cabo de cobre pra amenizar os agudos.

[@audiojunior174]

@@marcelinoplanas9397 I used it with Yamaha and Marantz!

[@mocomike01]

I know they are not new at this point, but I would love to get your and Kristi's take on either/both the Dynaudio Emit 20 bookshelf and the Triangle Borea towers (BR08/BR09). While there are plenty of reviews on the internet for both, there is something about your and Kristi's takes that are refreshing and always honest. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@MatthewMcGowan]

Agreed. These MA Silver bookshelf speakers in ash look gorgeous. They remind me of my wife’s B&W DM601 bookshelves in a similar light wood finish (pine? Ash??). Like The Dude would say, ‘they really tie the room together.’

[@grechan]

MA have always had a really nice sense of style. I’m sort of ashamed to say I’ve never lived with a pair despite having been enamored without them since a roughly 2003-2004 visit to Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. Maybe now’s the time to pull the trigger!

[@JMJM75257]

I have bother the silvers and a set of b&w 601s3. The monitor audio blows the b&w away with regards to finish and vinyl quality. The MA's are deffo good lookers!!!

[@SomeGuy-xq3kv]

How it looks matter so much to me because my wife cares on how it fits in our living room. I only care about sonic performance but its our living room so balance is the key.

[@mikebassett1663]

I think you strike a great balance between information and practicality for normal people - especially with Christie as a counterpoint. You bring the human touch to HIFI. I am not familiar with audiophile terms such as "forward" but I know how the human voice/piano/violin/acoustic guitar so I would be nice it if you could add base-lining comments such as better for vocals eg Johnny Cash/Leonard Cohen/Joni Mitchell etc or better for piano/violin/trumpet/jazz or better for rock/electronic/chamber music/symphonies etc. And explain your thinking.

[@d.s.6268]

Thanks for another great review. I can say that fit and finish matter a lot if we're talking about a sound system for the living room. It's basically another furniture, guests are going to see it, and so that does carry weight. I'm even debating between a few speakers right now and I'm pretty sure one of them has reached the finish line in large part because of its looks/color. It's two more pieces of furniture, even if they're bookshelf speakers and certainly if they include stands. That has to be a consideration. Maybe not the biggest but not that minor either.

[@improvedgarage]

when I was younger and (poorer) performance mattered above fit and finish. Now that im older and more successful, I see value in spending more for something like my Dynaudio Evokes that are just exceptional build quality. I would still choose to have something that performs over something that is just a pretty face, but in my experience, fit and finish tells a lot about overall quality and the type of manufacturer youre dealing with, and what you should expect long term.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The Evokes are incredibly well built!

[@neilthompson7752]

Fit and finish is important but who are we trying to kid ultimately, close your eyes and enjoy quality music...

[@mattmarceau8156]

Fit and finish, it’s definitely up there in priorities, but if the sound is so captivating, as it is with the Revel M16, I can let it slide. Btw, STILL waiting for my Lumina II from my dealer and I placed my order in August of last year, so it’s been quite the wait. I’m seeing now though that the Lumina series is available at some more online retailers, that’s encouraging.

[@markusf7620]

And now i wish that you tested the Monitor Audio Gold 100.

[@jtharrison5904]

Speaking of Sonus faber…. In part thanks to your review of the Lumina IIs, I just pulled the trigger on a pair of Lumina Vs. Talk about the whole package! They look and sound soooo good! If you like the Lumina IIs, I think you’ll love their bigger siblings too. And to your question: yes, fit & finish is hugely important to me, but it still has to sound as good as it looks! As always, thanks for all the great reviews!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Nice choice!!!

[@jo05dk]

If absolutely forced to pick between fit and finish, and sound, i choose sound. ..but i am willing to pay more for a well build and goodlooking product, and value it quite highly.

[@Gizfreek]

Fit and finish is important but only in reference to another speaker, I don't choose it actiively and would take "uglier" speakers if they'd sounded better. Recently I had the 8000F in ebony and the MA Bronze 500 in grey, put them head to head and I decided for the Klipsch because of the sound altough the MA looked better in my opinion.

[@JayDpwnz]

The European prices for the silver series is way more competitive, around £600 a pair. Similar to the klipsch or polk reserve r200.

[@stevengarrad3364]

Following your previous monitor reviews last year I demoed both bronze and silver 50/100 (would have considered the SFL II but is way more costly here - I thought the difference between broze to silver 50s was a lot bigger than from bronze 100 to silver 100. Ended up going with silver 50s + c250 centre + Monitor in walls and in ceiling for 5.2 atmos. With the addition of a B&W DB3d sub I couldnt be happier, the B&W sub makes a decent system sound spectacular especially with movies. Truly commercial theatre bass in a medium room.

[@jbones1453]

To me fit and finish matters if… it doesn’t jack up the price or is over performance. So as long as the performance is their first and the speakers fit my budget, the finish could sway me on which I pick. The set I have now actually had the performance I want but also the finish I was looking for. Another great video, thank you!

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Fit and finish means quite a bit, as many of us are adding these speakers to our everyday living spaces, and....they need to work with our style and decor sensibilities. Would I chose the Silver 100 7G over the Revel M16? Only if they sounded significantly better - and you're suggesting they don't. And we're comparing a $1,400/pair (100 7G) to a $1,000/pair speaker (M16), and the $1,000 speaker is out performing the $1,400 speaker? So then if I was in the range of $1,400-$1,600 for speakers, I'd be looking heavily into the Revel M105. The M105 certainly don't look awful - but I'd gather they're another step up in terms of sound quality. Is the fit and finish of the MA Silver 100 7G worth the extra $400 premium over the Revel M16? I'm not sure. We have the gloss white version of the M16, and they fit beautifully within our space, and the fit and finish is definitely solid - more than you're giving them credit for. They aren't ugly by any stretch - but they are ...safe. And Revel could surely up their game in terms of finish options. And if we're all about wood grain: then comes the proposition of trying to balance numerous wood grains within a living space, which can be problematic in and of itself - so going with a simple white, black, red, blue, silver, or whatever... works better than adding more wood grain in most cases. That said, of all the speakers you listed in this video, from the Polk, to the Revels, to Dynaudio (sorry to see them vacate the Crutchfield catalog) to the Sonus Faber, to the Klipsch 600M II ... the Klipsch are amongst the worst looking speakers in this category. When other speakers look and sound better than the Klipsch, they're in a tough position these days. Making it even worse, as you noted in your Klipsch 600M II review, Klipsch changed up their sound signature for those particular speakers, so they may not have a sound that differentiates them from the others as much as they had in the past. They've piled on to that "tough position", because they still look pretty awful compared to the others in this category.

[@hdtvkeith1604]

Klipsch is still bright and not as linear as the Monitor Audio speakers so unless you do room EQ the Silvers out of the box are better. And the Silver looks are awesome for the price.

[@IanOssher]

I got the 6G (4 years ago) silver 100's in Rosenut to replace some aging Kef Coda's. When I unpacked them the wife said "oh, they're pretty", I knew I had hit a home run! They sound bloody fantastic! Got them paired with the C150 center channel and it is really job done. Thanks both of you for the great work and wonderful reviews!

[@lonniefarmer7067]

Fit and finish matter a lot! The black matte ash of my Klipsch makes the theater perfect for day or night and yes, the grills stay on in the front! The RP-280's fit like a charm with room for the REL-HT 1580's for perfect dynamic sub bass.

[@josephchamberlain3681]

I would really love it if you did a "monthly music roundup" type video where you talk about the music that has been in rotation with a heavy leaning on any new music found, or vinyl acquisitions. I just received Jazzpospolita's "PRZYPLYW" which I had to order from Poland. Beautiful stuff, I'm pretty sure I've recommended it to Andrew before, but I'm doing it again hahaha. Definitely adjacent to GoGo Penguin in mode, but with more affecting melodic lines imo. Anyway, thanks again for the reviews

[@spencerhall7544]

I love that Klipsch is so often recommended as another good option to go with even though they are almost always half the cost of the speaker being tested. Great bang for your buck with them lately it seems like.

[@johnbancroft5242]

The Monitor Audio Silver 100 7g are £749 in the UK, the Klipsch RP 600M II are £729. I would choose the MA as I live in the UK and I prefer the look, If I was in the USA, I would choose the Klipsch, which as you said are about half the price there.

[@rnovachuk]

Just bought same silvers 100 in Ash finish in Europe for 770 euros. They look amazing! Much nicer in real life than on pictures or video! Thank you for your review! It pushed me to place an order! Can’t wait for arriving amplifier to turn them on and listen! It is my first system , hope will enjoy them :)

[@therealboofighter]

I think that fit and finish are just as important as how a speaker sounds. Why?, because these have sit in a room were I look at them even when they are not being used. Also, if a speaker looks like I have spent $2000 then it is easier to justify the purchase.

[@ojarskrumins8476]

Thank's for review. I have them too and I really like their flatness. What I noticed absolutely clear - low frequency cutoff at 40Hz when listening in quiet mode. At least I feel that speakers love loudness and power (in reasonable level), but for smooth bass additional sub is a must. Silvers plus sub can be a great 2.1 set.

[@69leehammond]

These are only £740 in the UK. Lucky us me thinks ? :-) GREAT REVIEW AS ALL WAYS :-)

[@Prerich45]

Keep pumping them out! Great review...seems that the Elysians are the speaker of the year...so far. Monitor Audio has put out good speakers for years. Loving your channel!!!!

[@robsippel6159]

I have owned about 8 sets of speakers, bookshelf and Floorstanders. Fit n finish is extremely important but I don’t need Flawless Car Finishes. So I don’t want to polish like my car, just dust it and know it’s built very well. Dali had a satin rough textured finish I saw at a Dealer, Oberon series? My take, Great Channel, need all the help I can get on shopping for my next speaker.

[@collywallydooda]

Looks really matter when they're going anywhere highly visible in your house, speakers have a presence in any room they go into as you're essentially adding many new pieces of furniture. Get something that looks great and in the future you won't be regretting saving a few dollars and looking for something to replace your room dominating speakers. The looks of the Monitor Audio Silver 7G series are what got the purchase over the line with the other half so it matters a lot there too!

[@annnonymous952]

I had a complete 7.1 MA system with RS8's being the towers. But I honestly can't imagine purchasing any finish other than rosenut. It's warm, beautiful and honestly seems more at home in a place where humans live rather than a cold, stark art gallery made for feng shui obsessed Scandinavian robots like the chilly, pale, ash or a pair that seem meant to be placed in a high end sushi restaurant bathroom next to the neatly rolled white towels like either flavor of black.

[@chrisstewart1273]

Fortunately we're all different and have different taste. White or ash all the way for me.

[@carsthatgoboom4854]

Hi there. Do you think the rs8 are worth $600 CAD? Thanks kindly for any response.

[@annnonymous952]

@@carsthatgoboom4854 For the pair in Canadian dollars? Without a doubt. They are fantastic speakers. Highly recommended. Thats a great deal.

[@humanitysonlyhope]

I think the fit an finish question comes down to the age of the customer more than anything else. when you are 20 a pair of speakers that perform really well but look cheap is almost a thing you expect to find in thir living room but when you are nearing 40 years old "like me" if you have big speakers in your living room they better look more like a grown ups speaker or whenever you have guests or dates come to your house you know they will be judging you harshly if you have speakers that look like they belong in a frat house.

[@Brotherstellung]

Recently heard these in a HiFi store near me. I can only 95% agree with your take because the soundstage didn't feel as wide as you felt. For me the KEF Q350 did it to me and felt much wider. Although with less center soundstage

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

The KEF Q Series is quite the performers too. Note that soundstage may come down to room/placement more than just about anything. Appreciate you tuning in this morning!

[@Brotherstellung]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Appreciate you both so much! Additionally with hybrid acoustic diffusors/absorbers behind the speakers made them feel so much more advanced. Cheers!

[@cameronkrause4712]

I really like this review-it is straight to the point, And ,while the Revel might be a great sounding speaker, it looks chintzy.

[@Harry-Giles]

Got to admit those speakers are really well done on aesthetics. On the question of the day I tend to like more modern finishes and yet I went for a set of Cornwall IVs. So I guess the sound trumps the looks in the end.

[@keithwalker8090]

Thanks for giving some love to the Monitor Audio Bronze speaker, a friend of mine has the bronze 200's and they sound so smooth. I personally don't find the fit and finish an eye sore.

[@JayDpwnz]

I bought the 300 7g, matching center and the upfiring atmos speakers and love them.

[@Rudi-Mhz]

A good Video about the Silver Series and the 100 especially!! I Loved the afordable Speaker from Monitor Audio vor Years and the 7 g shows how good they are manufactured. Das Auge isst mit ! Wer are saying in Germany. The Look ist one Piece of the Game ! But....coming to your Question, ist there so much between the Bronco and the Silver?? My Answer ist yes there is! But i bought some Years ago the Bronce 200. Exactly because they sounded so good...Just Like the Silver and i could only afford the lower Price at that Moment. And that is the Deal. Congratulations to your Chanel. IT is in my Opinion one of the best Hifi and Audio Chanels without beeing influenced by Manufacturers! Go on !! Best greetings from Germany to you and the Voice from behind !!!👍 Rudi👍

[@ChrisCiapala]

Few days ago I ordered Silver 300s + Centre, upgrading from Bronze 5 (older gen). Yes, at least partially because of the look.

[@daysandwords]

Still kicking myself about some older model Monitor Audio Golds, very similar to these ones, that were an absolute steal on a buy and sell forum but I wasn't sure if it would be worth the drive. When I'd decided to go get them, someone had bought them. The finish on these looks incredible, thanks for the review!

[@tylerhackman6832]

Why can’t we just agree that a kef q150 or 350 on its side is the ideal center. Period. Zero drawbacks of being sideways, their vertical vs horizontal directivity are essentially identical. Dual woofers sideways are a compromise every time. 3 way helps a bit, but doesn’t solve it.

[@dougg1075]

Totally on board with conversation about “ style”. It matters

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

How long I've been waiting for this review 😍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hope it was worth the wait.

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews yes absolutely! I was hoping for a bigger difference in sound, because I have a 5.1.2 system out of bronze speakers. So I really struggle whether the better build quality is worth the higher price. (Not as an replacement, that would be to expensive, but I am looking for a 2.0 setup in another Appartement with 'full range' bookshelfs)

[@SolArchaic]

Great review! I upgraded from the Bronze series purchased four years ago to the Silver 100 7g plus the Silver 6g C150 center. I immediately noticed a huge improvement in the midrange. For some reason I thought these would be more forward/brighter than the Bronze but that wasn't the case. They are smoother and more refined but definitely not more aggressive. I'm currently driving them with a Yamaha Aventage 90 WPC receiver. Do you think there would be much benefit to pushing these with a more powerful receiver?

[@boba2783]

Just seen the limited edition in green £899 - very nice indeed

[@KingWilliamProtector]

Would love for you to review more Sonus Faber speakers. I've got my eye on the Sonetto 2's and love to hear your thoughts. Btw love your channel! You guys are killing it.

[@westcoast708]

Awesome review guys and in regards to fit and finish sound is no 1 but they should also blend nicely with ones decor so it's kinda of a tie in my books ...

[@IanOssher]

Thanks!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you kindly, Ian!!

[@oevereng]

The gold and Diamond series is where its at you guys. Love this channel

[@puniaman]

Choosing between these and concept 50 - what would you recommend? I understand the form factor and the price differences. I’m looking for a balanced, detailed and most importantly, effortless sound, providing the “realism” in my medium sized living room. Thanks!

[@itsmorphed6416]

I have the monitors and they have fine agility and rhythm without feeling their hurried or lagging. The tweeters are not up front sounding in your face but refined . I've not had these long so still learning their sound . Sound very pleasing to the ears . Detail seems more than the 6g to my ears also .

[@dpcummerbund]

I agree that looks matter. I'm in my home office for many hours each day, so if I'm staring at speakers the whole time I want them to look great. You know what doesn't look great? The large, ugly black boxes of electronics required to power nice-looking speakers. Lots of upper-end equipment looks great, but low to mid-end electronics are almost universally large and ugly. Personally, I'm thinking of going with the new KEF LSX ii, partly to avoid the huge and ugly receiver/ integrated amp I'd need for passive speakers. I hope you get to review those soon!

[@georgegermain740]

Well a small bloody murder happened today. Side by side between the silver 100’s and Klipsch rp600m. Yeah the Klipsch lost a short bloody battle. I really didn’t expect that big of a difference. Damn these things are good. In my 850square foot apt I can easily piss off the neighbors

[@SerG4862]

Thanks for the cool review .🎙MA 500 7G elegant acoustics dissolve in the air when properly positioned almost parallel to the rear wall.7G play very noticeably better in the entire frequency range of the previous 500 6G series, which I used earlier.Another higher level is 7g.🎷

[@julianfranco7689]

Answer to question: Looks factor quite a bit, but if one speaker sounds better and the difference in "niceness" is not huge, I'd go with the better sounding speakers. On the other hand, I'm really hesitant about even listening to speakers I don't find appealing visually. I had this happen with the Focal Chora line but I ended up having a listen. I'm pretty confident the aesthetic affected my listening impression to some degree as I enjoyed speakers at half the price better. I was willing to forgo the looks if the sound was THAT much better.

[@edje4377]

Fit and finish is minuscule and that’s only if there’s a contribution to an enhancement of the audio performance. I thought we listen to speakers as their purpose is to reproduce sonics.what do we get from gazing at speakers again? I’ve read,enjoyed and learned from your insightful articles within the past score or so,yet I’m certain I’m not alone in saying”we love kristi and what she thinks”

[@eriklep]

How do they compare to Wharfedale Linton Heritage? I'm choosing between these two and can't reach a decision. The 100's are definitely nicer looking and smaller but are they as good as Wharfedale Linton's?

[@troooy88]

Im super happy with my M.A. Silver 100 6G! I have it in white just because that was on sale, but man, they sound amazing! I chose this over the B&W 707 S2 during my in house testing.😍 Nice review both!

[@gmamou6862]

How's the white color in person?

[@troooy88]

@@gmamou6862 it's nice, pairs great with my white Bluesound Powernode, and Xbox Series S (well, series S is a different shade of white). Sleek, modern look. :)

[@Adrianek81]

I am so happy your wife mention dali oberon 3 speakers,i own them and denon dra 100 and omg sound is so good from them,i listen movies and flac music,i want to try in the future audio bronze 100 with marantz NR1711,i bet they work well together,love your channel,greetings from scotland guys😁😉✌️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dmu_girl-2008]

I think fit and finish does matter I’m not sure how much extra I’d pay but when you are looking at them everyday you want to like the look of them. Though having grills on makes a lot of speakers look similar so I think it matters more if they either don’t have grills or you aren’t going to use them.

[@KristiWright]

It’s funny because grilles can go both ways. They sometimes hide ugly speakers and sometimes the make a speaker ugly. 😅

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

@@KristiWright I TOTALLY AGREE 🤗 😍😍😍

[@stefanhutu]

I was always wondering, why Kristi doesn't want to talk to the camera? It's kinda wierd to hear her but to see you. She has some articulate opinions and it's a pity not to see her speak.

[@Marius.1926]

and vs the kef ls50?

[@AnthorOne]

For me fit and finish matters a lot. When my eyes will rest on a speaker, I want it to be pretty. It's almost half of the experience.

[@ginap2112]

I can’t imagine any of us would choose a good looking but crappy sounding product over the opposite, but at the higher level where good performance is more likely it’s absolutely important you like the look too!

[@kristophergurley585]

Re: QOTD Well, I’m a lucky turd who has a dedicated listening space that I don’t have to share with anyone but there is a “TV” system that is in our main living space(they used to be called a “Den” if I remember correctly). If I’m choosing something for the “den”, then fit, finish, and other aesthetic concerns get a high priority. In the dedicated space looks are much lower on the totem pole. As long as it fits in the listening room and performs correctly then it can go in. However, in the den where things are on display for any visitor to see, then I do want to choose something that pleases both of us and doesn’t look out of place. I don’t really want it to look like a room that we furnished around a sound system but more like a space where it is inviting to be in if you catch my drift. The listening room is exactly that though, it is a space where the stereo comes first and all other furnishings are placed in accordance to it. Luckily it is in a finished attic space and not subject to scrutiny from anyone but myself and our cats(who have really deplorable taste when it comes to interior design honestly).

[@dk3393]

Would you use these as a pair of surround speakers or should I knock it down a notch and get Silver 7G 50 instead?

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You could but I would start at the 50s.

[@deankim6687]

Fit and finish is equally important to me as the sound. I don’t care how great a speaker sounds if I don’t like it aesthetically, I will never buy them. I have to look at them everyday and they are in plain sight in my living area.

[@roybrolsbeak]

its crazy i really want the m16s, but i cant get over the piano finish. i just cant do it. big miss in my opinion on revels side. wouldnt be surprised if they would sell 30% more if they had a wood veneer or even vinyl wood option

[@rosswarren436]

In answer to your question on how much fit and finish and looks are worth, I think the answer is in comparing the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G at $3200/pair (which you reviewed 5 months ago) to the Polk R700 at $2200/pair. So about 50% more in costs on average.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@DM Please refrain from this line of commentary because you are making baseless claims and spreading misinformation that may be damaging to others. I've reached out to you about this in the past and have spoken to manufacturers and distributors about your claims and you are not saying anything that can't be easily explained if you just take a minute and look at the logistics of the situation. Moreover, other viewers of this channel have since said that your blanket statements regarding price hikes are false. So while I get that you are passionate about this (and other topics), let's try and refrain from making not so veiled accusations of impropriety in the hifi world.

[@carlkidd752]

As I paid well under $1000 for a 5.1.2 Jamo S 809 system, paying $1500 for a pair is way out of my price bracket. I do enjoy looking at "Armani" systems and your presentation, but the price is way too high for me.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

That's a great system! (Jamo)

[@Hofodikfo]

You deserve more subs. Great video as always.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I appreciate that!

[@RennieAsh]

Yes gotta give him some bass

[@lukvab5869]

I have a weak spot for Monitor Audio. Bronze B2 bookshelfs started my audio journey, had silvers i5 towers, now rocking GS 20s, looking into second hand Platinum towers. Just awesome speakers for a good price, specially on second hand market.

[@michaelkaiser5994]

I agree. I have a 5.1 system with GX 100s, GX 350 center and GX 50s for rears. All bought used.

[@cq1030]

For me style is very important. I’m building a setup in my entertainment room on the main floor. And it has to flow with the rest of the home. Imma be staring at these bad boys a lot lol

[@frankbernharduebler]

Here’s my answer to the question of the day: finish and design are critical. If I don’t like how it looks, it’s not going to be on display in my room. And here’s something unexpected: while the veneer options for the Monitor Audio Silver speakers are great, I prefer the shape of the grill of the Bronzes. I like them so much better that it would be a tough decision even if I would notice the marginally better performance of the Silvers.

[@vidsidekfad3282]

How much does it matter? Ask my wife 😉. It’s the main reason why we have a Q Acoustic concepts 20 surround system. Would have bought something else but she said no. Can’t complain though, got a good price on them and was therefor a lot cheaper then those I had my eye on.

[@Novilicious]

Bookshelves have never done it for me. Now the floor standing versions of this would look amazing in this finish!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We reviewed them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZiTpmVtmNJke80

[@Novilicious]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews thanks Andrew!

[@scoobyrex247]

Am I understanding correctly that AR puts the m16 above silver100?

[@scoobyrex247]

I'm so intrigued by th M16 vs the Silver700g, might just buy both and compare them office and home.

[@steveb4012]

I have a pair of MA Bronze 2's and im looking to upgrade. Current system is an Onkyo RN855 and im considering popping a pair of Bronze / Silver 200s or Silver 100/ Kef LS50s on the Onkyo before picking up a Naim Uniti Atom later in 9:16 ther year, any advice please?