A Compact Solution

FOR Excellent build and finish; compact; good level of detail

AGAINST Sound lacks verve and a degree of authority

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We don’t envy the Silver 50s’ task. As the entry point in Monitor Audio’s hugely talented mid-priced Silver range, they have no shortage of over-achieving siblings. We've reviewed the bulk of the Silvers and have always come away impressed with their combination of build, performance and value. The 50s, despite a few slight misgivings, don’t let the family down.

While the two-way rear-ported stand mounter recipe is hardly novel, Monitor Audio has honed it to a high level in these speakers. For starters, these are superbly built and finished.

The brand has long had the reputation for turning out classy speakers and the Silver 50s just reinforce that message with their solid, luxurious feel. We love the cleanly styled front baffle with its lack of drive-unit mounting bolts and the obvious attention to detail when it comes to the distinctive tweeter grille.

Perfect match