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User Manual for MONITOR AUDIO models including: Gold 50 6G Speakers, Gold 50, 6G Speakers, Speakers
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DocumentDocumentGold Series 6G Product Manual Register your Monitor Audio speakers to ensure the best possible product and customer support Register your speakers using the QR code or visit monitoraudio.com/registration Welcome to Gold Series 6G Thank you for purchasing our Gold Series 6G speakers, you're now ready to start your journey to breathtaking sound. Building on over three decades of heritage, Gold Series 6G represents the start of an epic new chapter; a new way to experience the joy of sensational sound. In this product manual, you'll find information about setting up your system and how to maintain your speakers for a lifetime of enjoyment. If you need any further assistance, please contact our technical team at monitoraudio.com/support Contents Unboxing Attaching feet Spikes and feet Setting up your system Wiring your speakers Using your speakers Care & maintenance Warranty Specifications 2 4 6 8 14 16 18 19 20 1 Unboxing Before you unpack your loudspeakers, please make sure that there is plenty of clean floor area available. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to lift any of the loudspeakers alone. The recommended number of people is printed on the outer carton. Gold 50, 100 & C250 6G 1. Open the top of the box and remove the cap with the accessories. 2. Lift the speaker(s) out of the box and remaining end cap. 3. Remove the protective bag. Gold 300 & 500 6G 1. Open the top of the box and remove the end cap with the accessories. The end cap is used as a jig for assembly of the base plate, outriggers and feet. Ensure to remove all accessories before construction. 2. Position the outriggers in the end cap, they will form an `X' formation from the corners of the base, which is then placed onto the outriggers and bolted together using the supplied bolts (M5). Once assembled remove the base and put the end cap back in the box. 3. Flip the box over and lift up the outer carton. 4. Remove the base end cap (which will currently be facing upwards) and fit the assembled base plate to the speaker using the supplied bolts (M10). 5. Flip over the speaker once more to return it to normal orientation. 6. Remove the remaining end cap and the protective bag. 2 3 Attaching feet Gold 300 & 500 6G feet Attaching the foot assembly The Gold 300 and 500 6G are supplied with a foot assembly that attaches to the bottom of the cabinet. The top polystyrene end cap from the packaging can be used as a jig for easier assembly. Place all 4 feet into the spaces on the jig with the spike facing down. Place the plate on top of the feet with the soft side facing up. Secure the feet to the plate with the 12 screws provided, tightening with the included cross head tool. Attach the plate to the cabinet with the 4 bolts provided, tightening with the included hex tool. Gold 50, 100 & C250 6G feet The Gold 50, 100 and C250 6G come with self adhesive rubber feet in the packaging. These should be placed on the underside of the cabinet in the corners when placing the speakers on a shelf or when using third party stands for the speakers. This helps to isolate the loudspeaker and reduce the chances of it from moving. 4 5 Spikes & feet Gold 300 & 500 6G feet Use on carpeted floors If the loudspeaker is being installed on a carpeted floor, screw the spike into the foot and outrigger assembly. Position the loudspeaker in its listening position and check it is level and stable. Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet that could be damaged by the spikes. Use on wooden or hard floors If the loudspeaker is being installed on wooden / hard floors or where spikes are inappropriate, remove the spike from the foot. Position the loudspeaker in its listening position and check it is level and stable. Top Cap Outrigger (Attached to cabinet) Rubber Foot Spike Levelling the speaker You can check that the loudspeaker is level on all sides by using a spirit level (not supplied). If it's slightly uneven, remove the top cap (held in place magnetically) and unscrew the foot at the lowest point using the supplied Hex key as illustrated below and check again. Continue this process until the cabinet is fully level, then replace the top cap. 6 7 Setting up your system 2 channel system When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral triangle. Ideally the loudspeakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart and a minimum of 3 feet (91cm) from the side walls. The ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the loudspeaker (see list below). Gold 50 6G 15 - 30 cm / 6 - 12 " Gold 100 & 300 6G 20 - 36 cm / 8 - 14 " Gold 500 6G 30 - 61 cm / 12 - 24 " NOTE: These are recommended distances for optimal performance. Actual results will vary dependant on room size, construction and personal tastes. Experimentation is strongly advised when setting up the loudspeakers, as environment and personal preference will differ with every installation. If there is insufficient bass for example, try moving your loudspeakers closer to the rear wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excessive bass. Additionally refer to the information relating to port bungs on page 19. If stereo imaging is being lost, try `toeing' them in slightly. Sounds that are recorded equally to each channel should sound as though they come from between the speakers. The angle should be adjusted to personal tastes, the speakers are designed to be pointed to a point behind the listener. For a more airy sound point the speakers directly towards the listening position or to reduce this point them direct forward. x m x m x m 8 9 Setting up your system AV positioning Please refer to the illustration on the right for the ideal angles and positions of each loudspeaker in your surround system. The loudspeakers should be distanced from the wall according to the requirements of the loudspeaker, which are listed in the 2-Channel Positioning section above. However, due to AV receiver crossover filter settings, they may be positioned closer to the wall. Experimentation is advised. NOTE: The images are for illustrative purposes only. See diagram on the right. If setting up a 5.1 system you should place your surrounds in position (A). If setting up a 7.1 surround system you should place your side speakers in position (B) and rear loudspeakers in position (C) to create a full 360° soundstage, If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a subwoofer), try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s). In a system with a subwoofer, try adjusting the crossover frequency settings for the loudspeakers and/or subwoofer or changing the subwoofer's position. If placed in a corner, the subwoofer can over excite certain room modes. If there doesn't seem to be much bass from the system, check what the AV receiver has set the speaker size to. If the loudspeakers have been set to large as part of the auto setup, try setting them to small, which will send more bass frequencies to the subwoofer. Also check the crossover frequencies of the loudspeakers and subwoofer as well as the individual channel levels. The Gold C250 6G centre channel should be positioned so that it is pointing at the viewing position and at approximate ear height. 10 B B A C 5.1 = A 7.1 = B + C A C 11 Setting up your system Dolby Atmos® When arranging the overhead channels in a Dolby Atmos® system, we would recommend using our three-way in-ceiling loudspeakers such as our C3M or C3L-A. These employ a unique midrange / tweeter module, which offers a wider dispersion characteristic, and are ideal for Dolby Atmos® duties. Please see the diagram on the right for ideal positioning of 2 or 4 Dolby Atmos® loudspeaker setups. Typically these would be in line with the front left and right loudspeakers. 12 80° 100° 65° Ear Level 45° 55° 30° 125° 135° 150° Ear Level 13 Wiring your speakers Single wiring Single wiring is achieved via a single set of cables to the terminals on the back of the loudspeaker. Internally the loudspeaker crossover guides the frequencies to the appropriate driver/ tweeter. Low frequencies to the bass drivers, mid frequencies to the mid/bass drivers and high frequencies to the tweeter. NOTE: When using this method you must keep the terminal links in place. Intergrated Amplifier Right Left ++ -- Bi-wiring Bi-wiring is accomplished by connecting separate pairs of loudspeaker cables to the terminals on the loudspeaker from a single pair of connections on the amplifier. In the case of the Gold Series 6G, the bottom terminals connect to the bass driver(s) and the top terminals connect to the tweeter in 2 way loudspeakers, or the mid and tweeter in 3 way loudspeakers. NOTE: When using this method you must REMOVE the terminal links. Intergrated Amplifier Right Left ++ -- Bi-amping Bi-amping is the same as bi-wiring except you are introducing a second amplifier into the equation. In order to bi-amp you must connect a set of loudspeaker cables to the top terminals on the loudspeaker from one amplifier and another set of loudspeaker cables to the bottom terminals from the second amplifier. NOTE: When using this method you must REMOVE the terminal links. 14 Intergrated Amplifier Power Amplifier Right Left ++ -- Right Left ++ -- 15 Using your speakers Running-in your loudspeakers Run your loudspeakers in by playing normal music at low-mid listening levels for approximately 50-70 hours play time. You may find the sound will continue to improve even after the 70 hour mark. This can be done naturally over time: like a fine wine the performance will improve with age. Alternatively if you wish to run the loudspeakers continuously on loop you can decrease the audible volume/presence by placing the loudspeakers face-to-face so that the drivers/tweeters are directly aligned and as close as possible. Then connect the amplifier to your loudspeakers so that one is as normal (in phase): positive to positive and negative to negative (red to red and black to black), and the other loudspeaker out of phase: positive to negative and negative to positive inputs on the loudspeaker. Port Bungs If the loudspeaker is to be installed in a small room, typically 9 sqM (80 sqFT), or a room known to reproduce accentuated bass response, it may be desirable to fit a port bung in the affected speaker. However, experimentation is recommended with positioning of the loudspeaker in the room prior to fitting. To optimise performance from the loudspeaker it is important to ensure the loudspeaker is not positioned too close to a wall or near the corners of a room. If the positioning of the loudspeaker is predetermined by room aesthetics or layout, you find you have accentuated bass or in the case speakers are to be sited in close proximity (less than the minimum suggested distances of page 2) to a rear wall (such as on a bookshelf, positioned in a cabinet or on a stand close to a wall), we recommend fitting the supplied port bungs to the ports. With speakers that have 2 ports, such as the Gold 300 & 500 6G, only one port bung should still be used per speaker. This will reduce the bass `boom' sometimes termed as overhang, and assist the loudspeakers to reproduce their best performance under these environmental conditions. `Boom' is generally caused when bass energy from the loudspeaker `excites' room modes and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency, or number of frequencies. When fitting port bungs the overall bass extension will not be reduced, however bass energy/ output around the port tuning frequency will be reduced. This has the effect of reducing bass `boom' while increasing bass clarity and apparent agility. In all circumstances experimentation is highly recommended. 16 17 Care & maintenance Upkeep of cabinets The finish of the cabinet can be maintained by regular dusting using a soft cloth or micro fibre/ lint-free cloth. If a high gloss finish needs to be revived a high-quality, non-abrasive, automotive wax or polish can be used. The drive units should only be cleaned with a damp cloth if more than normal dusting is required. Never use solvents or aggressive cleaning/polishing agents on your Gold Series 6G loudspeakers. When in doubt, test the cleaning product on an inconspicuous area on the cabinet and let it sit for several days before committing to its use on visible portions of the cabinet. Retention Bolt adjustment The new Gold Series 6G has a bolt-through driver fixing to reduce cabinet colouration. Each bolt acts as a rigid brace, but also removes the need for conventional driver fixings as well, effectively decoupling the driver and front baffle to eliminate a further source of resonance. NOTE: Should this bolt become loose over time, or has worked loose during transit, then please use the supplied torx key to tighten the bolt back up. This only needs to be a quarter turn after the strain has been taken by the bolt. Warranty In the unlikely event that there is a defect with this product, it is covered by the Monitor Audio manufacturer's warranty, provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retail specialist. For the period of cover please refer to the product page on our website at monitoraudio.com Register your Monitor Audio speakers to ensure the best possible product and customer support Register your speakers using the QR code or visit monitoraudio.com/registration 18 19 Specifications Model Gold 50 6G System Format 2-Way Sensitivity 85 dB (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field) Sensitivity N/A (2.83v @ 1m, Installed) Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 4 Ohm, Music Signal) 130 300 W Continuous Power 150 W Handling (CTA 426-B) Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz) 4.0 Ohms @ 225 Hz Drive Unit Complement 1 x 6" (152 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass-Mid Drivers 1 x MPD III Tweeter Frequency Response Free-Field (-6dB) Frequency Response, In-Room (-6dB) Maximum Peak SPL (AES75, Z-weighted) Bass Alignment 55 Hz - 60 kHz 44 Hz - 60 kHz 114 dB HiVe II Ported Port Tuning Frequency 50 Hz Crossover Frequency LF/HF: 2.5 kHz External Dimensions with all accessories fitted(H x W x D) Weight (each) 320 x 185 x 303 mm (12 5/8 x 7 5/16 x 11 15/16") 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) Gold 100 6G 3-Way 86.5 dB N/A 130 500 W Gold 300 6G 3-Way 87 dB N/A 130 - 500 W 250 W 250 W 4 Ohms 3.9 Ohms @ 140 Hz 4 Ohms 3.9 Ohms @ 165 Hz 1 x 8" (203 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass Drivers 1 x 3" (76 mm) HDT C-CAM Mid-Range Driver 1 x MPD III Tweeter 2 x 6" (152 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass Drivers 1 x 3" (76 mm) HDT C-CAM Mid-Range Driver 1 x MPD III Tweeter 49 Hz 60 kHz 45 Hz 60 kHz 32 Hz 60 kHz 28 Hz 60 kHz 119 dB 117 dB HiVe II Ported 38 Hz LF/MF: 700 Hz MF/HF: 2.6 kHz 447.7 x 230 x 357.3 mm (17 15/8 x 9 1/16 x 14 1/16") HiVe II Ported 35 Hz LF/MF: 800 Hz MF/HF: 2.7 kHz 1098 x 339 x 463 mm (43 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 18 1/4") 14 kg (30 lb 14 oz) 21.2 kg (46 lb 12 oz) Model Gold 500 6G Gold On-Wall 6G System Format 3-Way 2-Way Sensitivity 88.5 dB (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field) Sensitivity N/A (2.83v @ 1m, Installed) Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 4 Ohm, Music Signal) 130 600 W Continuous Power Han- 300 W dling (CTA 426-B) Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms N/A 88 dB 130 300 W 150 W 4 Ohms Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz) 4.0 Ohms @ 150 Hz 5.3 Ohms @ 200 Hz Drive Unit Complement 2 x 8" (203 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass Drivers 1 x 3" (76 mm) HDT C-CAM Mid-Range Driver 1 x MPD III Tweeter 1 x 6" (152 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass-Mid Drivers 1 x MPD III Tweeter Frequency Response 44 Hz 60 kHz N/A Free-Field (-6dB) Frequency Response, 25 Hz 60 kHz In-Room (-6dB) 38 Hz 60 kHz Maximum Peak SPL (AES75, Z-weighted) 122 dB 115 dB Bass Alignment HiVe II Ported Ported Port Tuning Frequency 33 Hz 44 Hz Crossover Frequency External Dimensions with all accessories fitted(H x W x D) Weight (each) LF/MF: 700 Hz MF/HF: 2.6 kHz 1155 x 383 x 475 mm (45 1/2 x 15 1/16 x 18 11/16") 26.5 kg (58 lb 7 oz) LF/HF: 2.5 kHz 465 x 300 x 124.2 mm (18 5/16 x 11 13/16 x 4 7/8") 9 kg (19 lb 14 oz) Gold C250 6G 3-Way 87.5 dB N/A 130 500 W 250 W 4 Ohms 3.9 Ohms @ 165 Hz 2 x 6" (152 mm) HDT C-CAM Bass Drivers 1 x 3" (76 mm) HDT C-CAM Mid-Range Driver 1 x MPD III Tweeter 64 Hz 60 kHz 54 Hz 60 kHz 121 dB Sealed N/A LF/MF: 800 Hz MF/HF: 2.7 kHz 205 x 537 x 335 mm (8 1/16 x 21 1/8 x 13 3/16") 15.3 kg (33 lb 12 oz) 20 21 Listen Again. 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