James, I am loving these videos. Please keep up the good work.

Love the look and sound of the older speakers

Excellent review I Love all of the tracks you used to audition speakers. My favorite Pink Floyd keep it up.

Incredible insight! Leaning towards the Gold 200 vs. the Silver 500 7g's.

They’re different... they’re beautiful. I’m sure they sound great. Good video

MA have always been great. I had their top of range in 1997 and I think they get better all the time.

those new 200 are really nice looking.

Nice video and I love Monitor Audio

Absolute value for money. MA never disappoints at all. I’m however still enjoying my Gold 300 previous generation than the new 5th generation, brilliant. Thanks for setting up this video.....

You pretty much described what I heard which surprised me. I have to admit the older version seemed more to my liking. Might save me some money too. :)

oh my Lord, that Accuphases are unbelievable.

Sounds like the new ones are warmer and has more pleasing characteristics.

Definitely a big improvement. The previous model tweeter was far too bright for my ears (e.g. keyboard intro to Riders on the Storm), which ruled out Monitor Audio for me as a brand. But this new model with improved drivers across the frequency spectrum puts the brand back on my shopping list.

Can you also post new MA Gold 100s? I think those might be the best sound under 2k.

Decided on the MA Gold 200's and definitely made the right decision! They were a little bassy right out of the box. Definitely loosened up after a couple days of listening and expect them to break in even more over time. For being on the smaller side versus other "tower" speakers, these put out some incredible sound and are very powerful! Strangely enough, my reference speaker wire is also Kimber Kable 8TC and I removed the MA jumpers that came stock on the Gold 200's and using matching Kimber Kable wires. Christened these with Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb, great choice to hear all the nuisances!

I just purchased these but they are better looking in black that is just my opinion with the ebony wood runner up. I am running a Naim Uniti Star...It makes the speakers sound better than any amp I heard yet on them as well. Naim RuleZ!!

Yeah, the shape of the speaker grill is so important compared to the sound.

Try plugging the ports at the rear to hear if the bass is more even and less bloat.

Hey man What would you take howe ? Silver500 or gold100

Try them on a Naim Uniti star or nova! It drives them better! I have them and the Naim Uniti star

I'd suggest running the Isotek Full System Enhancer CD break-in track for around 10 hours before properly evaluating it.

Since you mentioned having auditioned Sonus Faber's new Sonettos. I'm looking into getting one of those. What are your thoughts on the Sonettos? Can we also expect a video on the Sonus Faber?

The MA gold series is really good ! I'm torn between the MA gold 300 and platinum pl100 ii What do you think it would be better in a small room ?

Damn, thoes speakers look sexy. Good job Monitor Audio!

Hello, Would you say that MA Gold 300 5G to be warmer than neutral? Can I use these 300 for 2.0 stereo or are they HT speakers? Between these Gold 300 5G and Kef reference 3 or 1, which would you pick and why? Thanks.

The old gen all the way! The design was better as well, the airplane wing style as u referred to them minimises standing waves etc inside the speaker.

Projetos e propostas distintas. Se não vejamos, por exemplo: O projeto e a proposta da MA Golds 200 4G, são direcionados para ambientes de menor proporção. Por exemplo: Gold 100 4G book (drive de 6.5"), de 8 mts2 a 18 mts2 Gold 200 4G torres (drives de 5.5"), de 9 mts2 a 24 mts2 Gold 300 4G torres (drives de 6.5", de 22 mts2 a 35 mts2 Já o projeto e a proposta das novas MA Golds 5G são direcionados para ambientes de maior proporção. Por exemplo: Gold 100 5G book (drive de 6.5), de 10 mts2 a 20 mts2 Gold 200 5G torres, (mesmo diâmetro (6.5") dos drives da Gold 300 4G), de 22 mts2 a 32 mts2 Gold 300 5G torres, (modelo com diâmetro dos drives de médio baixo e baixo de 8"), de 32 mts2 a 45 mts2 Portanto uma comparação direta entre as duas séries se torna inviável, pois a série 4G tem como projeto e proposta atuar em ambientes menores com uma maior integibilidade com paredes de canto e de fundo. Cito meu exemplo aqui. Eu possuo as MA Gold 200 4G em um ambiente de 15 mts2 com aproximadamente 25 mts de litragem cúbica. Com atualmente 360 hs de burn in posso atestar o excelente desempenho e sinergia com meu integrado Luxman L430 (reformado e modado pelo mestre Tonhão aqui no Brasil). Muito satisfeito com o desempenho das minhas caixas, cabe ressaltar que aqui, tenho tratamento acústico o que ajuda muito na qualidade final do audio emitido. Graves precisos, rápidos, secos, com ótimo punch e muito controle. Médios super holográficos com muitos detalhamentos e informações da cena musical onde se percebe até a respiração do cantor/a. Os agudos dessa caixa, são um ponto fora da curva. A ambiência e o arejamento proporcionado por esses tweeter de ribbon são fantásticos. Quem critica um tweeter de ribbon é pq com certeza nunca ouviu ou nunca teve a oportunidade de ouvir depois de devidamente amaciado. Ao contrário de outros tipos de tweeters, os de ribbon levam um tempo maior de burn in para alcançarem pleno desempenho. Outro detalhe interessante e curioso que muitos colegas questionam é que como pode as 200 4G (5.5") descerem no mesmo patamar das 200 5G (6.5") > 35 Hz. Simples! Os cones das 4G tendem a se deslocar mais vezes e mais rapidamente para alcançarem a mesma faixa de frequência de baixa das 5G. Com relação ao peso do gabinete, é outro fato que pesa a favor das 4G, pois são gabinetes mais pesados e apresentando drives de menor diâmetro onde levar a crer que a construção e rigidez do gabinete das 4G apresentam melhor qualidade e mais densidade. Ambos os modelos são de excelente qualidade, porém levam em seu DNA propostas diferentes para ambientes com metragem distintas. Agora, dizer que um modelo é superior ao outro é a mais pura inverdade. Cai naquele "vício" prejudicial de análises mal feitas, superficiais ou até mesmo na política da propaganda de venda direcionada a determinado modelo. No mais, cabeamento, forração, travamento dentre outros materiais internos, NÃO MUDARAM EM NADA. Informações da própria MA. Abçs.

Love these speakers but when it came for me to decide on what speakers, were suited to my taste of music (80s, 90s and film scores) l, opted and purchased Mordaunt Short 817 speakers. LOVE EM even in 2019.

While I like everything I've read about the Gold 200, I'm a bit concerned about the larger woofer together with the smaller mid-range. I like to hear rock guitar and you mentioned loosing that with the larger woofers. Now that it's been a few months, have they opened up anymore and allowed the guitar to punch through more? How would you compare to the Silver 500??

the older gold 200 is a little warmer, smoother but probably because the new model has only been used an hour or so.

Have to say like the old 4th gen better, looks and sound, just wish I had bought them.

Is old model Monitor Audio GX 200 or GOLD 200? Tnx

Having the Glod 300:s of the very same gen i can say i will be hard pressed to ever swap them out.

Im about to upgrade my front stage so what should I be looking at 200 or 300 or move up to gold series? Right now I have b&w 603 and they just lack the big wow factor in high energy movies they they will get retired to my 2ch set up where they will better perform

Please learn to hold the cam better. Thanks for the demo!

I have the Golds 4g. Boxes very balanced with excellent bass. Better built, with heavier weight and denser cabinet. The 5g Golds appear to be inferior and appear to be grossly above normal.

What generation are they 4 or 5

Here is the specs... Old Gold 200 Gen. 4 System Format 3-way Frequency Response 35 Hz - 60 kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M) 89 dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Maximum SPL 114.5 dB Power Handling (RMS) 150 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements 100 - 150 W Bass Alignment Bass reflex - HiVe II port system Crossover Frequency L.F - M.F: 400 Hz M.F - H.F: 2.6 kHz Drive Unit Complement 2 x 5.5" RST bass driver 1 x 4" RST mid-range driver 1 x C-CAM H.F ribbon transducer Cabinet Dimensions (H x W x D) 951 x 170 x 300 mm (377/16 x 611/16 x 1113/16") Complete Dimensions (Including Terminals, Plinths and Spikes (H x W x D)) 995 x 274 x 370 mm (393/16 x 1013/16 x 149/16") Weight (each) 22.2 kg (48 lb 15 oz) New Gold 200 Gen. 5 System Format 3-way Frequency Response (-6 dB) 35 Hz - 50 kHz Sensitivity (1W@1M) 88 dB Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms Minimum Impedance 3.4 Ohms @ 1 kHz Maximum SPL 114 dBA (Pair) Power Handling (RMS) 200 W Recommended Amplifier Requirements 80 - 200 W Bass Alignment Bass Reflex Dual HiVe II port system Crossover Frequency L.F/ M.F: 650 Hz M.F/ H.F: 3.5 kHz Drive Unit Complement 2 x 61/2" RDT II long-throw bass driver 1 x 21/2" C-CAM mid-range driver 1 x MPD high-frequency transducer External Dimensions (Including Grille and Terminals (H x W x D)) 950 x 195 x 330.6 mm (373/8 x 711/16 x 13") External Dimensions (including Outrigger Feet and Spikes (H x W x D)) 997 x 282.8 x 387.8 mm (391/4 x 111/8 x 151/4") Weight (each) 21.86 kg (48 lb 2 oz)

Really lovely looking pair of speakers. I used to have the Silver RX line. it's just a shame the whole High end/Mid range industry is going the way of the dinosaur, Damn Millenials LoL

Gold 5G 200 is equivalent to Gold 4G 300.

The 4g Golds are more beautiful and elegant.

Unfair comparative test. Models with different proposals. Gold 4G designed for spaces from 9 mts2 to 22 mts2. Gold 5G designed for spaces from 24 mts2 to 35 mts2. This video space seems to be over 24 mts2.

The older ones sound better to me. More balanced and fuller. The new ones are pinched in the midrange. Too small of a driver.

É incrivel como alguém tem milhares de euros para dar por 2 colunas e dois amplificadores, e depois grava o audio com o microfone da câmara e coloca o video no youtube e espera que alguém que veja o vídeo, consiga ouvir o potencial do sistema. Este vídeo tinha que ser gravado com um gravador de audio externo de alta qualidade, para que se conseguisse ouvir minimamente duma forma decente a sonoridade destas colunas. Assim, como foi gravado, qualquer coluna que custe 100 euros soam exactamente igual a estas. Lamentável.

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Too bright for me ! I like better my Silver 10 !

Music sucks speakers don’t

Poor man's kef! On a more serious tone having a smaller midrange driver is a bad decision since thats where monitor audio suffered the most in there past models (gold and silvers).

its a different size driver so you need to move then forward or back so that you get the 125hz peek at listening position.