In this review, we will be comparing Gold 50 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 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Gold 50 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 50 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:
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Gold 50 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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Gold 50 6G is a 2-way design whereas the Gold 100 6G is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 3-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 8-inch
|
Gold 50 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter and 1 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2.5 kHz. 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 50 6G has a frequency range of 55 Hz - 60 kHz whereas Gold 100 6G has a frequency range of 49 Hz - 60 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 49Hz, the Gold 100 6G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Gold 50 6G's min frequency of 55Hz.
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
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 50 6G and Gold 100 6G have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Gold 50 6G sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the Gold 100 6G's is at 86.5 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
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 50 6G and the Gold 50 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 50 6G can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Gold 50 6G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS , 100 watts less than the Gold 100 6G.
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 50 6G and Gold 100 6G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Gold 50 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 50 6G's and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G has external dimensions of 186.0 x 321.0 x 304.0mm ( 7-5/16 x 12-5/8 x 11-15/16) 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) .
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 45mm wider, 127mm taller and 54mm deeper than Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 50 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 50 6G is approximately 975.8cm2 / 151.2inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G is approximately 1603.8cm2 / 248.6inch2. The Gold 50 6G requires 39% less surface area than the Gold 100 6G which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G on a Media Console
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 50 6G weighs 8.52kg / 18.7lbs and the Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G weighs 14.05kg / 30.9lbs. This makes the Gold 100 6G 65% heavier than the Gold 50 6G.
Here is a comparison of how Gold 50 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
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold 50 6G:
2 bookshelf loudspeakers 4 Grilles 8 Rubber feet 4 Jumper-plates (pre-installed) 2 Port plugs Hex-key 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
 Minimum Impedance |
4 ohms
vs
3.9 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
 Height |
321mm
vs
448mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
975cm2 (186x304mm)
vs
1603cm2 (231x358mm)
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
2499USD
vs
4199USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
87 dB
vs
85 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
| Low Frequency Response |
49 Hz
vs
55 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
| General |
Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
Monitor Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
up to 150 watts |
up to 1250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
85 dB |
86.5 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
3.9 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
55 Hz - 60 kHz |
49 Hz - 60 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
HDT C-CAM |
HDT C-CAM |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
3" |
| Crossover Frequency |
2.5 kHz |
700 Hz - 2600 Hz |
| Suggested Break-in Period |
8 Rubber feet |
8 Rubber feet |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
321.0mm (12.6") |
448.0mm (17.6") |
| Width |
186.0mm (7.3") |
231.0mm (9.1") |
| Depth |
304.0mm (12") |
358.0mm (14.1") |
| Weight |
8.52kg (18.7lbs) |
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 |