Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Monitor Audio. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 2 x 8" HDT C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 44 Hz – 60 kHz and a sensitivity of 88.5 dB. Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has an MSRP of 7499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Lifestyle
Monitor Audio's Gold 6G Series of Loudspeakers
Gold 500 6G is a member of Monitor Audio's Gold 6G series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Monitor Audio Gold 6G Series Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 6G Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Speaker
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has a Frequency response range of 44 Hz – 60 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 44 Hz, Gold 500 6G delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Gold 500 6G's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G's 44Hz:
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 60 kHz, Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has the highest frequency level among the Floor-standing speakers in our database.
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G?
Gold 500 6G is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 700Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2600Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G:
Input Type
Gold 500 6G has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Back View
Recommended Break In
2 Base plates| 8 Outrigger feet| 8 rubber feet (pre-installed in outrigger feet)| 8 Spikes .
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15-1/16 x 45-1/2 x 18-11/16 (383.0 x 1156.0 x 475.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is approximately 5491.0cm2 / 851.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G weighs 26.56kg / 58.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Gold 500 6G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
How does the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G compare to the Monitor Audio Platinum 300 3G?
One of the natural alternative to the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is the Platinum 300 3G which is located one step higher in Monitor Audio's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G and Monitor Audio Platinum 300 3G Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G vs Platinum 300 3G for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G is available in Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black and Satin White.
Does the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G come with a Grille?
Gold 500 6G comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Gold 500 6G is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G with Grille
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G speaker:
Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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