In this review, we will be comparing Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Monitor Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G | Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" |
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| Midrange | 3" | 3" |
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| Woofer | 8" HDT C-CAM | 8" HDT C-CAM |
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| Frequency response | 49 Hz - 60 kHz | 49 Hz - 60 kHz |
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| Sensitivity | 86.5 dB | 86.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 1250 watts | up to 1250 watts |
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| Weight | 14.05kg / 30.9lbs | 14.05kg / 30.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 17-5/8" x 9-1/16" x 14-1/16"
448.0 x 231.0 x 358.0mm | 17-5/8" x 9-1/16" x 14-1/16"
448.0 x 231.0 x 358.0mm |
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Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G are members of Monitor Audio's Gold 6G series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Monitor Audio Gold 6G Series
History
What size room are the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G are 3-way speakers.
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6GMonitor Audio Gold 100 6G
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
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Driver Setup
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3-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
|
1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 3-inch |
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Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
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1 x 8-inch
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Gold 100 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 1 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 700 Hz - 2600 Hz. On the other hand, the Gold 100 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 1 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 700 Hz - 2600 Hz.
Frequency Response
Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G has exactly the same frequency range of 49 Hz - 60 kHz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 87 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Gold 100 6G and the Gold 100 6G can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G have the same power range of up to 1250 watts.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G's and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G has external dimensions of 448.0 x 231.0 x 358.0mm (9-1/16 x 17-5/8 x 14-1/16) whereas Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G has external dimensions of 448.0 x 231.0 x 358.0mm (9-1/16 x 17-5/8 x 14-1/16).
In this case, we can see that Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G have the exact same height, width and thickness.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G is approximately 827.0cm2 / 128.2inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G is approximately 827.0cm2 / 128.2inch2.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G weighs 14.05kg / 30.9lbs and the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G weighs 14.05kg / 30.9lbs.
Here is a comparison of how Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold 100 6G:
- 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers
- 4 Grilles
- 8 Rubber feet
- 4 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- 2 Port plugs
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G?
Here are the items that come with the Gold 100 6G:
- 2 Stand-mount loudspeakers
- 4 Grilles
- 8 Rubber feet
- 4 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- 2 Port plugs
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
| General |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
up to 1250 watts |
up to 1250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
86.5 dB |
86.5 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.9 ohms |
3.9 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
49 Hz - 60 kHz |
49 Hz - 60 kHz |
Drivers |
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| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
HDT C-CAM |
HDT C-CAM |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
3" |
3" |
| Crossover Frequency |
700 Hz - 2600 Hz |
700 Hz - 2600 Hz |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
8 Rubber feet |
8 Rubber feet |
Physical Specs |
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| Height |
448.0mm (17.6") |
448.0mm (17.6") |
| Width |
231.0mm (9.1") |
231.0mm (9.1") |
| Depth |
358.0mm (14.1") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Weight |
14.05kg (30.9lbs) |
14.05kg (30.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black, Satin White |
Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black, Satin White |
| Mounting Bracket |
|
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| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
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| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
Siblings in Monitor Audio's Gold 6G series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (49Hz vs 49Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (87dB vs 87dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (250W vs 250W). |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G: bi-amping; Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G: bi-amping. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($4,199 vs $4,199 a pair). |
A Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G B Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.