Monitor Audio Gold Series 6G

Monitor Audio's Gold Series has a long history of introducing innovative acoustic technologies, and this sixth generation is no different. Gold Series 6G boasts a totally new metal cone technology in the form of Hexagonal Diaphragm Technology (HDT). HDT draws on the RDT III cones utilised in the ground-breaking Hyphn and the flagship Platinum Series 3G, which consists of a Nomex? honeycomb layer sandwiched between aluminium and carbon fibre skins. The HDT cone employs a new hexagonal pattern to disrupt symmetries in the cone breakup, creating a cone that shifts the frequency up by 10% compared to the RST II cones found on the Silver Series 7G.

The new cone also utilises Monitor Audio's proprietary C-CAM technology, which when compared to standard aluminium designs produces a stronger, more fatigue-resistant cone. The result is that the new HDT, C-CAM cones are among the strongest, most piston-like cones Monitor Audio has ever engineered. The new HDT, C-CAM cones have been utilised across the range, including a new 3-inch mid-frequency driver, a 6-inch bass-mid unit, and 6- and 8-inch bass drivers.

The Gold Series 6G's crossovers have been optimised for in-room performance; this is particularly important for the new On-Wall 6G model, where typical usage is closer to Custom Install than traditional Hi-Fi. All the Gold Series 6G's cabinets are designed to form the most rigid structure possible, thus allowing the drivers to perform to their optimum capabilities. A top trim detail on the 100 and 500 models allows the MPD III high-frequency transducer to be placed further up the cabinet, optimising the cabinet edge diffraction on these larger models. This helps deliver consistent and precise imaging across the entire frequency range.

For the first time ever, the new Gold Series 6G boats a man-made ebony veneer. It offers the quality and lustre of real ebony, but with a significant reduced to carbon impact compared to traditional methods of real-wood veneered production. The high-gloss black and satin white finishes add a contemporary edge that ensure whatever the environment, Gold Series 6G will fit in seamlessly.

The Gold Series 6G is built upon an R&D philosophy of maintaining a balance between Design and Technology. One is never allowed to overpower the other and both play a vital role in delivering on the promise of musical neutrality and acoustic transparency. The physical speakers are designed to sit comfortably within their environment. They are a beautiful statement, but one where perfectly balanced design neutrality means they will blend in for a lifetime of use. Every Monitor Audio product is the result of intense collaboration, drawing on decades of experience within the design team and ensuring that all the elements of performance, technology and design work in harmony. Gold Series 6G is the physical manifestation of this approach. Gold Series 6G is available in three incredible finishes - High-Gloss Black, Satin White, and for the first time a man-made Ebony Veneer. Info and photos by Monitor Audio.