In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Gold 500 6G is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer
- 64 Hz – 60 kHz Frequency Response
- 87.5 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 250watts
- Weight:15.32kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 205.0" x 21-1/8" x 13-3/16"( 537.0 x 205.0 x 335.0mm )
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 3" Midrange
- 2 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer
- 3" Midrange
- 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 )
Gold C250 6G and Gold 500 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 C250 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 500 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 C250 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Good |
(* 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 C250 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 500 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 C250 6G and Gold 500 6G are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G |
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 3-inch |
1 x 3-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
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. On the other hand, the 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.
Frequency Response
Gold C250 6G has a frequency range of 64 Hz – 60 kHz whereas Gold 500 6G has a frequency range of 44 Hz – 60 kHz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Gold 500 6G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Gold C250 6G's min frequency of 64Hz.
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 Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Monitor Audio Gold 500 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 C250 6G and Gold 500 6G have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Gold C250 6G sensitivity is rated at 87.5 dB and the Gold 500 6G's is at 88.5 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Gold C250 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 C250 6G and the Gold C250 6G can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Center Channel 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 C250 6G can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Gold C250 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 C250 6G and Gold 500 6G features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Monitor Audio Gold 500 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 C250 6G's and Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G's external dimensions. 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) whereas 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) .
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is 951mm shorter and 140mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G but it is also 154mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G and Monitor Audio Gold 500 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 C250 6G is approximately 686.8cm2 / 106.5inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is approximately 5491.0cm2 / 851.1inch2. The Gold C250 6G requires 87% less surface area than the Gold 500 6G which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Gold C250 6G:
Center-channel speaker 3 Grilles 4 Rubber feet 2 Jumper-plates (pre-installed) Hex-key Quick Setup Guide Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G?
Here are the items that come with the 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