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Welcome to Gold Series 6G Register your Monitor Audio speakers to ensure the best possible product and customer support Thank you for purchasing our Gold Series 6G speakers, you’re now ready to start your journey to breathtaking sound. Register your speakers using the QR code Building on over three decades of heritage, Gold Series 6G or visit monitoraudio.com/registration...
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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 &...
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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.
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Spikes & feet Levelling the speaker Gold 300 & 500 6G feet Use on carpeted floors 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 If the loudspeaker is being installed on a carpeted floor, screw the spike into the foot and lowest point using the supplied Hex key as illustrated below and check again.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Using your speakers Running-in your loudspeakers Port Bungs Run your loudspeakers in by playing normal music at low-mid listening levels for approximately If the loudspeaker is to be installed in a small room, typically 9 sqM (80 sqFT), or a room known 50-70 hours play time.
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Warranty Upkeep of cabinets 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 The finish of the cabinet can be maintained by regular dusting using a soft cloth or micro fibre/ retail specialist.
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Specifications Model Gold 50 6G Gold 100 6G Gold 300 6G Model Gold 500 6G Gold On-Wall 6G Gold C250 6G System Format System Format 2-Way 3-Way 3-Way 3-Way 2-Way 3-Way Sensitivity 85 dB 86.5 dB 87 dB Sensitivity 88.5 dB 87.5 dB (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field) (2.83v @ 1m, Free-Field)
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