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A British Hi-Fi Maker Just Gave Its Revered Bookshelf Speakers a Bespoke Upgrade

Its popular floorstanding speakers have been given a similar upgrade, as well.

Light wood open shelving unit with vertical slats, holding a stack of white books and a white lamp on top, positioned against a black and white wall. Two black speakers on stands flank the shelving unit, all set on a light-colored rug over a wooden floor.Monitor Audio
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Last month, Monitor Audio gave its most affordable line of loudspeakers, its Bronze Series, a massive overhaul. Specifically, the new Bronze Series 7G featured upgraded drivers and cabinets, along with enhanced aesthetics. According to the brand, it aims to set “a new benchmark for entry-level performance.”

Now, the renowned British hi-fi manufacturer isn’t giving the same treatment to its Silver Series 7G line of loudspeakers, which were released in 2021 and are the “next step up” from the Bronze range. However, it is introducing new limited-edition models.

Monitor Audio Silver Series 7G LE

Two black bookshelf speakers mounted on matching black stands, set against a dark background. Each speaker has a circular woofer and a smaller circular tweeter above it. The stands have a sturdy base with four feet for stability.
Monitor Audio’s Silver 100 7G bookshelf speakers receive a limited-edition upgrade in Carbon Black Metallic.
Monitor Audio

Carbon Black Metallic

Since its 2021 release, Monitor Audio has offered its Silver Series 7G line of loudspeakers in five different finishes, including Natural Walnut, High Gloss Black, Black Oak, Ash and Satin White.

However, it is now introducing an “LE” (or “limited edition”) version in Carbon Black Metallic. According to the brand, the new finish “exudes sophistication while delivering breathtaking clarity, depth, and power.”

Two tall, black floor-standing speakers with a sleek, modern design, each featuring four visible drivers arranged vertically on the front panel. The speakers are set against a dark, minimalist background.
The brand’s Silver 300 7G floorstanding speakers are also available in the new Carbon Black Metallic finish.
Monitor Audio

There is a bit of a catch, however. The new Carbon Black Metallic finish is limited to just two of the loudspeakers in the brand’s Silver Series 7G. Specifically, the Silver 100 7G bookshelf speakers and the Silver 300 7G floorstanding speakers.

This means that the two other floorstanding speakers in the range, the larger Silver 500 7G and smaller Silver 200 7G, aren’t available in the finish. Neither are the most affordable bookshelf speakers, the Silver 50 7G.

Also, the center channel, Dolby Atmos modules and subwoofer in the Silver Series 7G aren’t available in the new finish, meaning you can’t build out a complete home theater system in Carbon Black Metallic, unfortunately.

Close-up of a black speaker with a honeycomb-patterned grille covering the tweeter at the top and a smooth, rounded woofer below it, both set within a matte black enclosure.
Both loudpsekaers feature the brand’s proprietary ceramic-coated aluminium magnesium (C-CAM) drivers.
Monitor Audio

Same sound, new finish

Aside from the Carbon Black Metallic finish, both the Silver 100 7G bookshelf speakers and the Silver 300 7G floorstanding speakers are exactly the same as before.

The Silver 100 7G are the higher-end of the two bookshelf speakers in the range (the other being the Silver 50 7G). They have a two-way featuring the brand’s proprietary ceramic-coated aluminium magnesium (C-CAM) drivers, comprised of a 1-inch tweeter and 8-inch mid-woofer.

According to the brand, the Silver 100 7G is perfect for smaller stereo music setups.

A tall, black floor-standing speaker with three visible drivers (a tweeter, midrange, and woofer) is positioned on a light-colored wooden floor. To the left, there is a light gray upholstered sofa with a dark red blanket draped over its arm. The background features a white wall with decorative molding and beige curtains on the right side.
The Silver 300 7G LE are 3-way floorstanding speakers.
Monitor Audio

The Silver 300 7G are the Goldilocks floorstanding speakers in the line, sitting between the three-way Silver 500 7G and the 2.5-way Silver 200 7G.

They feature a three-way design and include four ceramic-coated aluminium magnesium drivers, including the same 1-inch tweeter used in the bookshelf speakers, as well as a 3-inch midrange driver and two 6-inch bass drivers.

According to the brand, the Silver 300 7G floorstanding speakers are able to deliver “powerful, immersive sound with refined detail – perfect for music and movies.”

Two pairs of black speakers are shown against a dark background. The pair on the left are bookshelf speakers mounted on tall, slim stands with a tweeter and a larger woofer. The pair on the right are floor-standing speakers with three drivers each: a tweeter, a midrange, and two woofers. All speakers have a sleek, matte black finish.

The Carbon Black Metallic finish does come at an extra cost, however.
Monitor Audio

Price and availability

Monitor Audio hasn’t specified how many of these “Limited Edition” loudspeakers it’s going to make. However, the Carbon Black Metallic finish does come at an extra cost.

While the regular Silver 100 7G bookshelf speakers cost £800, the “LE” versions cost £925 (~$1,350). The Silver 300 7G floorstanding speakers cost £1,800, while the “LE” versions cost £2,000 ($2,750).

Both of these “LE” are available now via Monitor Audio’s website. Shipping is expected to start this month.

About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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