Monitor Audio Silver 300 8G (pair)
New
Build
Drivers & Tweeter: Rebuilt from the ground up with a new CCAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium Magnesium) Gold Dome features range up to 35kHz, which means at audible frequencies it is exemplary.
Midrange Performance: A dedicated 3-inch midrange driver delivers high transparency, natural vocal expression, and fast transient response.
Silent Flow Ports: Redesigned top and bottom ports use aerodynamics inspired by owl feathers to minimize air turbulence and "chuffing" for cleaner, deeper bass.
Cabinet & Build: Stiffer, more inert internal bracing, quality outrigger assemblies with convenient spike leveling, and multiple finishes including European walnut, high-gloss black, and satin white
Listening
Tonal Balance & Break-in: Reviewers note an initial break-in period (roughly 3 days or 10+ hours) where the midrange settles into a smooth, warm, and silky presentation. The final sound is well-balanced and forgiving of lower-quality recordings.
Soundstage & Imaging: The 8G iteration expands the soundstage significantly compared to older generations, releasing the music with improved 3D depth, instrument placement, and spatial openness.
Bass & Dynamics: Delivers fast, controlled, and deep low-end response for its size, with foam port plugs included to help tune the bass if placed close to walls.
Amplification: Recommended power ranges from 50 to 200 watts per channel; because they are transparent and revealing, they benefit from careful amplifier matching
Specifications
- Brand: Monitor Audio
- Model: Silver 300 8G
- Product Type: Floorstanding Speaker
- System Format: 3-Way
- Frequency Response (-6dB): 30 Hz – 35 kHz
- Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms @ 1m): 88 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Minimum Impedance: 3.9 Ohms @ 3 kHz
- Maximum Peak SPL: 116 dB
- Continuous Power Handling: 200 W
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 100 – 400 W into 4 Ohms / 50 – 200 W into 8 Ohms
- Bass Alignment: Silent Flow Port Technology
- Port Tuning Frequency: 41 Hz
- Crossover Frequency: LF/MF: 610 Hz, MF/HF: 3.3 kHz
- Drive Unit Complement: 2 x 6″ C-CAM RST III bass driver, 1 x 3″ C-CAM RST III mid-range driver, 1 x 25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter
- Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 102.0 x 29.5 x 41.0 cm
- Weight (each): 19.3 kg
- Sold As: Pair
- Warranty: 5 years
