Monitor Audio GOLD GX-FX - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction
The new Gold GX Series is a completely ‘ground up’ design featuring advanced driver technologies
and materials amalgamated to form a real world, yet truly esoteric speaker range. Our engineers
set their sights high, by attempting to harness the amazing sonic characteristics demonstrated
by the prestigious Platinum series. The GX focuses on honesty, there are no smoke and mirrors
here, just meticulous attention to detail and passion at every step of the design process.
That attention to detail is evident within every component part, manufactured from only the
finest materials, cast and machined to exacting tolerances. Whilst incredibly rigid, and as a result
stronger, the curved panels also reduce standing waves, eliminating un-wanted sound from being
reflected back. The result is a perfect, life-like mid-range character, without a hint of unwanted
resonances. Radial internal braces, aided by single bolt-through driver technology, enhance
cabinet rigidity and provide additional front to back bracing, while maintaining consistent tension
for the driver. This in turn reduces excessive vibration from the driver and cabinet combined,
ensuring lower coloration across the entire frequency spectrum.
Developed from the renowned C-CAM ® material, the new ribbed RST ® cone profile has been
developed to give incredible rigidity from the lowest possible mass. The result is a stiffer cone
and significant reduction in break up modes, to produce a much purer sound overall. Sturdy
die-cast alloy chassis’ have been designed incorporating improved venting properties to keep
the driver cool as well as reduce internal pressure. The new design C-CAM
® Ribbon transducer
has been employed to propel high frequency reproduction to well beyond 60 kHz, at least two
octaves beyond the threshold of human hearing. Subtle nuances and harmonic content present
in high definition 24 bit/192kHz recordings, ensure the full audio experience is faithfully conveyed
as intended. Ribbon tweeter technology is very different to traditional domed tweeter designs.
Without a traditional voice coil, the moving diaphragm is incredibly light, responding instantly to
the smallest level of detail.
Our team of engineers invested many hours evaluating and listening to crossover components
selecting those which, in the end, simply sound the best. Polypropylene film capacitors, air
core and laminated steel core inductors have been utilized to maintain the best possible signal
integrity. High quality gold plated terminals are mounted to a very sturdy die-cast alloy terminal
panel. They are located low down on the rear of the cabinet to ensure speaker placement and
cable connection simple, particularly on floor-standing models.
Beautiful piano finish cabinets combine no less than 11 layers of lacquer with meticulous hand
polishing to obtain the perfect mirror shine, while real wood finish cabinets are hand veneered
after cabinet construction to ensure precise grain matching on every pair. The beautiful grain
definition and rich colour variations of Bubinga and modern, Dark Walnut, contrast the more
traditional Natural Oak finish and blend with any interior style or décor. Stylish magnetic grilles
without visible fixings, add simplicity and refinement to a thoroughly classy overall appearance.
Die cast metal base plinths for the GX200 and GX300 provide a very sturdy and rigid foundation.
Machined metal, adjustable spiked feet are utilised with the GX200/300 floorstanders and floor-
stand; hand milled to meticulous quality standards. Solid ‘bullet’ spikes, hand machined from
hi-tensile steel and then chrome plated for a fine finish are provided for use on carpeted floors.
Non slip rubber pads are incorporated for use on hard or solid wood flooring.
The GX range consists of two bookshelf/stand mount monitors in a typical two way configuration,
while the two floor-standing models move to being pure three way designs. For the first time, the
Gold series is presented with two centre channel speakers to enhance the number of possible
system configurations. The diminutive GXC 150 is a two way design incorporating a ribbon
transducer and two 5.5” bass drivers. The GXC 350 in contrast, is a serious ‘no compromise’
performance option featuring a ribbon transducer, a 4” dedicated mid-range driver, and two
6.5” bass drivers. FX duties are offered in equally high performance with the GX-FX, mono-pole/
di-pole loudspeaker. Monitor Audio have successfully blended superior technology making the
new GX series the embodiment of refinement, beautiful styling, innovation and astounding sonic
excellence. Once again, Monitor Audio has a new class leader in the shape of Gold GX.
Main Features
• New C-CAM ® Ribbon transducer design – providing extension to a class leading 60KHz.
• New 5.5” and 6.5” bass drivers with C-CAM ® cone – larger piston area offering higher
efficiency and better dynamics.
• New 4” dedicated mid-range driver with C-CAM ® cone and under-hung voice coil for very
low distortion.
• RST ® Cone profile, for improved diaphragm rigidity and reduction in distortion.
• Die-cast Alloy chassis design for amazing rigidity and lower reflection properties.
• HiVe ® port technology offers for smoother air-flow for a superior transient response and
tighter bass
• Single bolt through driver systems, for increased overall bracing, rigidity and driver/baffle
de-coupling.
• Die-cast alloy terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi-wire terminals and high end
spade type, Pureflow ® Silver link cables.
• Pureflow ® Silver internal cabling.
• High quality crossovers with premium grade Polypropylene film capacitors used throughout.
• Large radius cabinet edges provide low diffraction and smoother overall frequency response.
• Curved cabinet profile for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves.
• Hand selected premium quality wood veneers or high gloss piano finishes.
• Rigid 20mm MDF construction throughout, employing both radial and cross-bracing
techniques for high rigidity and ensuring low cabinet colouration.
• Invisible magnetic grille fixing offers clean visual styling when used without the grille. Metal
mesh grille design to give low diffraction – resulting in improved off axis dispersion.
• Full 3-way design (GX200, 300 & GXC 350)
• Die-cast alloy plinth structures and adjustable feet with provision for both hard and carpet
floors (GX200 and 300 only).