Monitor Audio - Gold 500 6G Floor-Standing Speakers (Pair)

Imaging and Soundstaging, Clarity and Presence, Detail and Accuracy: Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G Floor-Standing Speakers Live Up to Their Flagship Status with High-End Performance, Trickle-Down Technology, and Luxury Looks

"It's gold, Jerry, gold!" The memorable line from the iconic comedy series "Seinfeld" might not have been scripted to describe the Monitor Audio Gold 500 6G floor-standing speakers but the phrase applies nonetheless. The three-way flagship of Monitor's Gold Series succeeds on every level, particularly at its competitive price point when it comes to the all-important blend of performance and aesthetics. And if you're after a speaker whose first language is imaging and soundstaging, Gold 500 6G has to be on your shortlist. 

Anchored by an MPD III high-frequency transducer, three-inch HDT C-CAM midrange, and two eight-inch HDT C-CAM woofers, the 58.4-pound Gold 500 6G benefits from advanced developments found in the company's Hyphn and Platinum Series — specifically HDT cones that consist of a Nomex honeycomb layer sandwiched between aluminum and carbon-fiber skins. They also use a hexagonal pattern to disrupt symmetries in the cone breakup, while C-CAM cones boast strong, fatigue-resistant characteristics.

To wit: Dynamic passages are delivered with exceptional precision and tangible power. The cones' extensive voice coil length translates into exceptional linearity, reducing distortion for cleaner and punchier low end. Rigidly secured in place by a cast-aluminum, lightweight chassis, it provides the optimum structure with generous airflow around the drive unit. Through-bolted to the rear of the cabinet for improved strength of the overall system, the drive units produce masses of deep bass with low distortion and across-the-board control. The end result is a seamless link from low bass through the frequency range to mid and upper frequencies. Aided by a finely engineered crossover with high-end capacitors, the drivers blend smoothly with the MPD III high-frequency transducer — devised for consistency, clarity, and accuracy — for a presentation that reveals the crucial details and lively excitement in your recordings.

Any product with "Gold" in its monitor needs to look the part. The 45.5 x 15.0625 x 18.675-inch (HWD) Gold 500 6G nails the desirable properties of its namesake element. Completed in contemporary high-gloss paint or sustainable veneer finishes, its striking cabinet projects luxury. The ported design uses a HiVe II port and through-bolt technologies while the cast-aluminum outriggers and plinth/spike assembly incorporate a steel plate for sonically minded structural integrity and stability. The setup lets you adjust the speaker level as you wish; a machined magnetic top cap hides the hex key adjustment and, with a simple twist, the height of the spike or rubber foot can be adjusted to find the ideal level for your room.

Sold with a five-year manufacturer warranty, Gold 500 6G is made to give you a lifetime of immense musical pleasure. For more information on these speakers whose measured frequency response is 25Hz to 60kHz, give us a shout at 312-433-0200.

"The first thing I noted about the Gold 500 6G in my system was the large and expansive image they project. Music is presented with great clarity and presence. The bass is well extended, as you would expect from a large design with twin 8-inch bass drivers. The MPD III tweeter is a sweet, detailed and incisive unit, but it integrates well with the midrange. There proved much to enjoy here, especially in the glorious soundstage that these speakers throw into the room."
—Chris Baille, The Ear, five-star review

New HDT, C-CAM Cones
Monitor Audio has been leading the industry in the field of metal driver cone technology for over 40 years. So, it’s no surprise that the new Gold Series 6G pushes the boundaries once again, with a totally new metal cone technology in the form of HDT (Hexagonal Diaphragm Technology). HDT draws on the design of the RDT III cones utilized in Hyphn and the Platinum Series, which consist of a Nomex honeycomb layer sandwiched between aluminum and carbon-fiber skins. The new HDT cone employs a hexagonal pattern to disrupt symmetries in the cone breakup, which shifts the frequency up by 10% compared to the RST II cones on the Silver Series 7G. The use of C-CAM over standard aluminum also results in a stronger, more fatigue-resistant cone.

Six- and Eight-Inch Bass Drivers
With the new HDT, C-CAM cone, FEA-optimized surround and spider designs, plus increased voice coil length, the Gold Series 6G’s six- and eight-inch bass drivers exhibit great linearity, reducing distortion for cleaner and punchier low end. Rigidly secured in place by a new cast aluminum, light-weight chassis design, it provides the optimum structure with generous airflow around the drive unit. Gold Series 6G drive units produce masses of dynamic bass with low distortion and total control.

MPD III High-Frequency Transducer
The result of an extensive development process to refine and achieve superb performance, the latest generation of Monitor Audio’s MPD III (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) transducer delivers precise high-frequency sound with breathtaking consistency, clarity, and accuracy. The detail achieved makes music sound lifelike, crisp, and real. Fine-tuned for effortless musicality.