Monitor Audio Silver AMS Atmos 8G Speakers (Pair), European Walnut Overview
The Monitor Audio Silver AMS 8G Speakers are designed for adding height effects to a Silver Series 8G home cinema system without needing in-ceiling speakers. They can sit on top of compatible front speakers to reflect Dolby Atmos sound from the ceiling, or be wall-mounted for more direct height or surround-channel placement.
Each speaker uses a two-way layout with a 5.25-inch C-CAM RST III bass/mid driver and a 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, giving effects, ambience, and overhead movement the same family sound as the rest of the Silver 8G range. Their compact angled cabinet helps direct sound correctly for height-channel use, while refined crossover design and sturdy cabinet construction support cleaner integration with Silver floorstanders, bookshelf speakers, and the Silver Centre 8G.
Product Ref: 378139
Full Description
View Full DescriptionC-CAM RST III Drivers
The Silver AMS 8G uses a 5.25-inch C-CAM bass/mid driver with RST III cone geometry to reproduce height-channel effects with clarity and precision. The carefully tuned driver gives overhead sounds enough body to blend naturally with the main speakers, creating a more convincing three-dimensional soundstage. Rainfall, aircraft, crowd ambience and subtle soundtrack effects move smoothly around the room, helping Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats deliver a more realistic and engaging home cinema experience.
Gold Dome Tweeter
A 25mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter reproduces high frequencies with clarity and control, ensuring subtle effects and spatial cues remain easy to distinguish. Its carefully controlled dispersion helps direct sound accurately towards the listening position, which is especially important for Dolby Atmos height channels. The tweeter integrates smoothly with the bass/mid driver to create a balanced presentation, allowing overhead effects to sound natural and precisely placed without drawing attention away from the main front and surround speakers.
Designed For Immersive Audio
The Silver AMS 8G is engineered specifically for height-channel duties, delivering the precision needed to create convincing overhead sound effects within a compatible surround system. Rather than focusing on deep bass output, its design prioritises accurate positioning and smooth integration with the rest of the Silver 8G range. This allows immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos to produce a more cohesive soundstage, with seamless movement between speakers and greater realism throughout films, television programmes and supported games.
Specifications
| Speaker Type | Dolby Atmos® Enabled Speaker |
|---|---|
| System Format | 2-Way |
| Frequency Response | 82 Hz – 35 kHz (In-Room, -6 dB) |
| Sensitivity | 85.5 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.5 Ohms @ 6.8 kHz |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 111 dB |
| Continuous Power Handling | 60 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30 – 120 W Into 4 Ohms15 – 60 W Into 8 Ohms |
| Bass Alignment | Sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 2.8 kHz |
| Drive Units | 1 × 5¼" C-CAM RST III Mid-Bass Driver1 × 25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome Tweeter With Optimised Waveguide |
| Available Finishes | High Gloss BlackEuropean WalnutSatin White |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 185 × 185 × 312 mm |
| Carton Dimensions (W × H × D) | 395 × 264 × 382 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Packaged Weight | 9.7 kg (Pair) |
| Product Code | SS8GAMSWN |
| EAN | 5061070621019 |
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