In this review, we will be comparing Gold 300 6G and Kendall, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G and KLH Kendall first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G | KLH Kendall |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" |
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| Midrange | 3" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM | 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 45 Hz – 60 kHz | 25-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 96 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 250 watts | up to 250 watts |
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| Weight | 21.25kg / 46.8lbs | 22.14kg / 48.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43-1/4" x 13-3/8" x 18-1/4"
340.0 x 1099.0 x 464.0mm | 40-3/16" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
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Drivers
Both Gold 300 6G and Kendall are 3-way speakers.
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6GKLH Kendall
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 300 6G |
KLH Kendall |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Gold 300 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter, a 3" Midrange and 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 800 Hz - 2700 Hz. On the other hand, the Kendall features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
Gold 300 6G has a frequency range of 45 Hz – 60 kHz whereas Kendall has a frequency range of 25-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 25Hz, the Kendall can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Gold 300 6G's min frequency of 45Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing 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 300 6G is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Kendall which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Gold 300 6G can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Gold 300 6G sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Kendall's is rated at 96 dB. This 9 dB difference makes the KLH Kendall a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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 300 6G and Kendall have the same power range of up to 250 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 300 6G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Gold 300 6G and Kendall features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
KLH Kendall'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 300 6G's and KLH Kendall's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G has external dimensions of 340.0 x 1099.0 x 464.0mm (13-3/8 x 43-1/4 x 18-1/4) whereas KLH Kendall has external dimensions of 1021.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/16 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 128mm wider, 78mm taller and 84mm deeper than KLH Kendall.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G and KLH Kendall in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G and KLH Kendall 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 300 6G is approximately 5099.4cm2 / 790.4inch2 and base area of the KLH Kendall is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The Gold 300 6G requires 533% more surface area than the Kendall which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 300 6G weighs 21.25kg / 46.8lbs and the KLH Kendall weighs 22.14kg / 48.7lbs. This makes the Kendall 4% heavier than the Gold 300 6G.
Here is a comparison of how Gold 300 6G and Kendall's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold 300 6G:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 6 Grilles
- 4 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- 4 Port plugs
- 2 Base plates
- 8 Outrigger feet
- 8 rubber feet (pre-installed in outrigger feet)
- 8 Spikes (pre-installed in outrigger fee)
- 8 Large machine screws
- 24 Small machine screws
- Hex-key
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of KLH Kendall?
Here are the items that come with the Kendall:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- Foam port
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spike feet (with nuts)
- 4 Protective discs
- Manual
 High Frequency Response |
60k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Sensitivity |
96 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
25 Hz
vs
45 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1021mm
vs
1099mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
805cm2
vs
5099cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
1500USD
vs
5599USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G |
KLH Kendall |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
up to 250 watts |
up to 250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
96 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.9 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
45 Hz – 60 kHz |
25-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
HDT C-CAM |
Woven Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
3" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
800 Hz - 2700 Hz |
n/a |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
2 Base plates| 8 Outrigger feet| 8 rubber feet (pre-installed in outrigger feet)| 8 Spikes |
n/a |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1099.0mm (43.3") |
1021.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
340.0mm (13.4") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
464.0mm (18.3") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
21.25kg (46.8lbs) |
22.14kg (48.7lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood Veneer |
| Available Colors |
Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black, Satin White |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G costs roughly 3.7x what KLH Kendall does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
B |
KLH Kendall digs deeper - 25Hz against 45Hz. |
| Amplifier needs |
B |
KLH Kendall is more sensitive (96dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match |
B |
KLH Kendall is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Size |
depends |
KLH Kendall is easier to place; Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability |
depends |
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G: bi-amping; KLH Kendall: bi-amping. Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G sits in a wider range (5 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price |
B |
KLH Kendall is cheaper - $1,500 against $5,599, about 73% less; arguably a different class. |
A Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
B KLH Kendall
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?
KLH Kendall is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 45Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. In a large or open-plan room, Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, KLH Kendall is the easier speaker to get right.
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.