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Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G vs Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Comparison

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Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G

Passive Floor-standing | 44 Hz – 60 kHz

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Passive Floor-standing | 45 Hz – 60 kHz

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Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G vs Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Gold 500 6G and Gold 300 6G, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Monitor Audio

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 3" Midrange
  • 2 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer
  • 44 Hz – 60 kHz Frequency Response
  • 88.5 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:up to 300watts
  • Weight:26.56kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1156.0" x 15-1/16" x 18-11/16"( 383.0 x 1156.0 x 475.0mm )

Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Tweeter
  • 3" Midrange
  • 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer
  • 3" Midrange
  • 45 Hz – 60 kHz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:up to 250watts
  • Weight:21.25kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1099.0" x 13-3/8" x 18-1/4"( 340.0 x 1099.0 x 464.0mm )

Gold 500 6G and Gold 300 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
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G
  
Bookshelf 49 Hz - 60 kHz 86.5 dB4Ω 1 x 8"
Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G
  
Bookshelf 55 Hz - 60 kHz 85 dB4Ω 1 x 6"
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
Floor-standing 45 Hz – 60 kHz 87 dB4Ω 2 x 6"
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Floor-standing 44 Hz – 60 kHz 88.5 dB4Ω 2 x 8"
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
  
Center Channel 64 Hz – 60 kHz 87.5 dB4Ω 2 x 6"

What size room are the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 300 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 500 6G Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
Near-field Are you nuts? Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Good 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 500 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Gold 500 6G and Gold 300 6G are 3-way speakers.

Driver Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 3-inch 1 x 3-inch
Woofer 2 x 8-inch 2 x 6-inch

Gold 500 6G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter , a 3" Midrange and 2 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 700 Hz​ - 2600 Hz. On the other hand, the 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.

Frequency Response

Gold 500 6G has a frequency range of 44 Hz – 60 kHz whereas Gold 300 6G has a frequency range of 45 Hz – 60 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Gold 500 6G can go slightly deeper then the Gold 300 6G's min frequency of 45Hz.

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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Gold 500 6G
Gold 300 6G
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
Min
Average
Max

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 500 6G and Gold 300 6G have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Gold 500 6G sensitivity is rated at 88.5 dB and the Gold 300 6G's is at 87 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Gold 300 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 500 6G and the Gold 500 6G can provide this impedance level.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Gold 500 6G
Gold 300 6G
Min
Average
Max

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 500 6G can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Gold 300 6G has a max power handling value of 250 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Gold 500 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 500 6G and Gold 300 6G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Terminals
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Monitor Audio Gold 300 6GBinding post Terminals
Monitor Audio Gold 300 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 500 6G's and Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has external dimensions of 383.0 x 1156.0 x 475.0mm ( 15-1/16 x 45-1/2 x 18-11/16) whereas 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) .

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 43mm wider, 57mm taller and 11mm deeper than Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G in scale.

Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G vs Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 300 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 500 6G is approximately 5491.0cm2 / 851.1inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G is approximately 5099.4cm2 / 790.4inch2. The Gold 500 6G requires 8% more surface area than the Gold 300 6G 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 500 6G weighs 26.56kg / 58.4lbs and the Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G weighs 21.25kg / 46.8lbs. This makes the Gold 500 6G 25% heavier than the Gold 300 6G.

Here is a comparison of how Gold 500 6G and Gold 300 6G's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold 500 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 Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G?

    Here are the items that come with the 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

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G over Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
    Max Input Power 300 watts vs 250 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 89 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Minimum Impedance 4 ohms vs 3.9 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 44 Hz vs 45 Hz Generates deeper bass

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G over Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G

    Height 1099mm vs 1156mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 5099cm2 vs 5491cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 5599USD vs 7499USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G vs Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G
    Brand Monitor Audio Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range up to 300 watts up to 250 watts
    Sensitivity 88.5 dB 87 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
    Impedance 4 ohms 3.9 ohms
    Frequency Response 44 Hz – 60 kHz 45 Hz – 60 kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 8" 6"
    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 800 Hz​ - 2700 Hz
    Suggested Break-in Period 2 Base plates| 8 Outrigger feet| 8 rubber feet (pre-installed in outrigger feet)| 8 Spikes 2 Base plates| 8 Outrigger feet| 8 rubber feet (pre-installed in outrigger feet)| 8 Spikes
    Physical Specs
    Height 1156.0mm (45.5") 1099.0mm (43.3")
    Width 383.0mm (15.1") 340.0mm (13.4")
    Depth 475.0mm (18.7") 464.0mm (18.3")
    Weight 26.56kg (58.4lbs) 21.25kg (46.8lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Available Colors Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black, Satin White Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black, Satin White
    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

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