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.
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer
- 49 Hz - 60 kHz Frequency Response
- 86.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 1250watts
- Weight:14.05kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 448.0" x 9-1/16" x 14-1/16"( 231.0 x 448.0 x 358.0mm )
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer
- 3" Midrange
- 49 Hz - 60 kHz Frequency Response
- 86.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 1250watts
- Weight:14.05kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 448.0" x 9-1/16" x 14-1/16"( 231.0 x 448.0 x 358.0mm )
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.)
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 3-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
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.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. 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. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Gold 100 6G and Gold 100 6G has the same power range of up to 1250 watts.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
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
Size of a speaker can sometimes become 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 231.0 x 448.0 x 358.0mm ( 9-1/16 x 17-5/8 x 14-1/16) whereas Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G has external dimensions of 231.0 x 448.0 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 1603.8cm2 / 248.6inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G is approximately 1603.8cm2 / 248.6inch2.
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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |