In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Gold C250 6G is a Center Channel speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G | Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" |
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| Midrange | — | 3" |
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| Woofer | 6" HDT C-CAM | 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM |
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| Frequency response | 55 Hz - 60 kHz | 64 Hz – 60 kHz |
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| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87.5 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | up to 150 watts | up to 250 watts |
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| Weight | 8.52kg / 18.7lbs | 15.32kg / 33.7lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12-5/8" x 7-5/16" x 11-15/16"
186.0 x 321.0 x 304.0mm | 8-1/16" x 21-1/8" x 13-3/16"
537.0 x 205.0 x 335.0mm |
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Gold 50 6G and Gold C250 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 C250 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 50 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
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.
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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 C250 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.
Monitor Audio Gold 50 6GMonitor Audio Gold C250 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 50 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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- |
1 x 3-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 6-inch
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2 x 6-inch
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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 C250 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.
Frequency Response
Gold 50 6G has a frequency range of 55 Hz - 60 kHz whereas Gold C250 6G has a frequency range of 64 Hz – 60 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the Gold 50 6G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Gold C250 6G's min frequency of 64Hz.
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 50 6G and Gold C250 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 C250 6G's is at 87.5 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Gold C250 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. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Gold C250 6G can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas Gold 50 6G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Gold C250 6G.
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 C250 6G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Gold 50 6G and Gold C250 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 C250 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 50 6G's and Monitor Audio Gold C250 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 C250 6G has external dimensions of 537.0 x 205.0 x 335.0mm (21-1/8 x 8-1/16 x 13-3/16).
Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G is 351mm narrower and 31mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G but it is also 116mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G and Monitor Audio Gold C250 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 C250 6G is approximately 686.8cm2 / 106.5inch2. The Gold 50 6G requires 42% more surface area than the Gold C250 6G which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 C250 6G?
Here are the items that come with the Gold C250 6G:
- Center-channel speaker
- 3 Grilles
- 4 Rubber feet
- 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed)
- Hex-key
- Quick Setup Guide
- Important Safety Instructions