Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Monitor Audio. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 2 x 6" HDT C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 64 Hz – 60 kHz and a sensitivity of 87.5 dB. Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has an MSRP of 2499$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Gold C250 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G Lifestyle
Monitor Audio's Gold 6G Series of Loudspeakers
Gold C250 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 C250 6G Speaker
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has a Frequency response range of 64 Hz – 60 kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 250 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Gold C250 6G's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 60 kHz, Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has the highest frequency level among the Center Channel speakers in our database.
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G?
Gold C250 6G is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 800Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.9 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87.5 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Monitor Audio Gold C250 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 C250 6G with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Even though the nominal impedance of the Gold C250 6G is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Monitor Audio is 3.9 ohms Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G:
Input Type
Gold C250 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 C250 6G Back View
Recommended Break In
4 Rubber feet.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 21-1/8 x 8-1/16 x 13-3/16 (537.0 x 205.0 x 335.0mm ).
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 C250 6G is approximately 686.8cm2 / 106.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G weighs 15.32kg / 33.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Gold C250 6G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
How does the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G compare to the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G?
One of the natural alternative to the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is the Platinum C250 3G which is located one step higher in Monitor Audio's Passive Center Channel 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 C250 6G and Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G vs Platinum C250 3G for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G is available in Macassar Wood Veneer, High-Gloss Black and Satin White.
Does the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G come with a Grille?
Gold C250 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 C250 6G is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G with Grille
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G speaker:
Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Gold C250 6G
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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