Monitor Audio Gold GX50, Gold GX100, Gold GX200, Gold GX300 Owner's Manual

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Contents
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Introduction Unpacking 4 Plinth Spiked Foot Grilles Bi-Wiring Port Positioning
Fixing the GX-FX
Setting Specifications 12 Owner
Fixing 4
Bungs
AV Positioning 2 Channel Positioning
to
Wall
up
the GX-FX
Information
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7
8 8
10 10 11
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Introduction
The new Gold and materials amalgamated to form a 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
That attention to detail finest materials, cast and machined stronger, the curved panels reflected back. The result resonances. Radial internal braces, aided by single bolt-through driver technology, enhance
cabinet rigidity and provide additional front for the driver. This ensuring lower
Developed from the renowned C-CAM® material, the new ribbed developed and significant reduction die-cast the driver has been employed octaves beyond the threshold of human hearing. in
high definition 24 bit/192kHz recordings, ensure the as intended. Ribbon tweeter technology Without a traditional voice.
the
smallest
GX
Series
coloration across the entire frequency spectrum.
to
give incredible rigidity from the lowest possible mass. The result
alloy
chassis' have been designed incorporating improved venting properties
cool
as
well
level
of detail.
is
a completely 'ground up' design featuring advanced driver technologies
real
world, yet
to
detail and passion at every step
is
evident within every component part, manufactured from
to
exacting tolerances. Whilst incredibly rigid, and as a
also
reduce standing waves, eliminating un-wanted sound from being
is
a perfect,
in
turn reduces excessive vibration from the driver and cabinet combined,
in
break up modes, to produce a much purer sound
as reduce internal pressure. The new design C-CAM® Ribbon transducer
to
propel high frequency reproduction to well
coil,
the moving diaphragm
life-like mid-range character, without a hint of unwanted
to
back bracing,
is
very different to traditional domed tweeter designs.
truly
Subtle
full
esoteric speaker range.
of
the design process.
while
maintaining consistent tension
RST®
beyond
nuances and harmonic content present
audio experience
is
incredibly
light,
cone profile has been
60kHz,
is
responding instantly
Our
engineers
is
a stiffer cone
overall. Sturdy
at
least
faithfully
conveyed
only
result
to
the
keep
two
to
Our
team of engineers invested many hours evaluating and listening selecting those which, core and laminated integrity. High quality gold panel. They cable
Beautiful piano finish cabinets combine no polishing to obtain the perfect mirror shine, after cabinet construction definition and rich colour variations of Bubinga and modern, Dark
traditional Natural without visible fixings, add simplicity and refinement to a thoroughly Die Machined metal, adjustable spiked feet are utilised with the GX200/300 stand; hand hi-tensile steel Non
connection simple, particularly on floor-standing models.
cast
slip
are
located low
metal base plinths for the
milled
and then chrome plated for a fine finish
rubber pads are incorporated for use on hard or
in
the end, simply sound the best. Polypropylene
steel
core inductors have been utilized
plated terminals
down on the rear of the cabinet
to
ensure precise grain matching on every
Oak
finish and blend with any interior
GX200 and
to
meticulous quality standards. Solid 'bullet'
are
mounted
less than
while
real
GX300
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wood finish cabinets are hand veneered
provide a very sturdy and rigid foundation.
are
to
maintain the best possible signal
to
a very sturdy die-cast
to
layers of lacquer with meticulous hand
style
or decor.
provided for use on carpeted floors.
solid
wood flooring.
to
ensure speaker placement and
Walnut,
classy overall
spikes, hand machined from
crossover components
film
capacitors, air
alloy
terminal
pair.
The beautiful grain
contrast the more
Stylish magnetic
appearance.
floorstanders and floor-
grilles
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The
GX
range consists of two bookshelf/stand mount monitors while the two floor-standing models move to being pure three way designs. For the first time, the Gold series system configurations. The diminutive GXC transducer and performance option featuring a ribbon transducer, a 4"
6.5"
bass drivers. di-pole loudspeaker. Monitor Audio have successfully new
GX excellence. Once
is
presented with two centre channel speakers to enhance the number of possible
150
is
a
two
two
5.5"
bass drivers. The GXC
FX
duties are offered
series the embodiment of refinement, beautiful styling, innovation and astounding sonic
again, Monitor Audio has a new class leader
in
equally high performance with the GX-FX, mono-pole/
350
in
blended superior technology making the
in
a typical two way configuration,
way design incorporating a ribbon
contrast,
dedicated mid-range driver, and two
is
a serious 'no compromise'
in
the shape of Gold
GX.
Main
Die-cast
Pureflow®
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 Die-cast Alloy chassis design for amazing rigidity and lower reflection properties. HiVe®
tighter bass
Single bolt through driver systems, for increased overall bracing, rigidity and driver/baffle
de-coupling.
spade type, Pureflow® Silver link cables.
High quality crossovers with premium grade Polypropylene film capacitors
port technology offers for smoother air-flow for a superior transient response and
alloy
terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi-wire terminals and high end
Silver internal cabling.
in
distortion.
used throughout.
Large radius cabinet edges provide low diffraction and smoother overall
Curved cabinet profile for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves.
Hand selected premium quality wood veneers or high gloss piano finishes.
Rigid techniques for high rigidity and ensuring low cabinet colouration.
Invisible magnetic mesh
Full
Die-cast floors
20mm
grille design to give low diffraction - resulting
3-way design
(GX200
MDF construction throughout, employing both radial and cross-bracing
grille
fixing offers clean visual styling when used without the grille.
(GX200, 300
alloy plinth structures and adjustable feet with provision for both hard and carpet
and
300
only).
&
GXC
350)
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frequency response.
in
improved off axis dispersion.
Metal
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Unpacking
Ensure there is plenty loudspeakers. Remove any lose components from the packaging (feet, bolts, plinths, etc) and invert the carton. tape from the bag(s)revealing the bottom of the cabinet(s).
With the GX50 and end cap and bag(s). Place the cabinets on the stands and position them according instructions on page
With the GX200 and GX300, fit the plinths and feet before proceeding any further.
GX
200/ 300
Fit
the plinths and spiked feet
page 5.
The plinths are provided for stability as well as improving the acoustic performance
speakers. Due to the tapered shape
without the plinths fitted as the speakers are likely
of
clean floor area around where you are proposing
Lift the carton up and remove the packaging end cap. Remove the
GX1
00, stand the cabinets upright and remove the remaining packaging
8.
Plinth
Fixing
to
the base of each speaker.
of
the cabinets, it is not recommended
to
All
fixings are supplied. Refer to
be unstable.
to
unpack the
to
install them
of
to
the
Plinth
Bolt
Spike
Foot
Plinth
Lock Nut
Washer
Locking
nut
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Sp
ked
i
F
oo
t
Woode
or
F
300
(GX200
The foot comes pre-assembled where spikes are inappropriate. into the the
With great care turn the cabinet the right cabinet sides.
and check again. Continue this level.
to
For
(GX200
If being
packaging and fix it into the foot assembly,
&
plinths.
2 threaded
in
If slightly off-level,
Use the
fix the feet
r
Ca
300
&
installed on carpeted
n/
only)
This is achieved
each
place
Floo
in
unscrew the foot at the
to
and
rs
holes
the desired location,
locking nuts (illustrated on page
in
ed
t
pe
only)
rd Floo
Ha
rs
for use on
required is fixing them
is
that
All
screwing the feet fully
by
plinth.
the
of
half
checking that it
process
stop any unwanted vibrations.
floors,
until
remove the spike from the
hard/solid floors
up. Place
way
level on
is
lowest
the cabinet is
on each foot
4)
illustrated.
as
or
into
the
all
point
fully
Please
could
With great care turn the cabinet cabinet
sides. and check again. Continue this level.
to
ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet that
the spikes.
be damaged
the desired location,
in
If slightly off-level, unscrew the foot at the
Use the locking nuts (illustrated
fix the feet
in
by
place
and
the
checking that it is
process
stop any unwanted vibrations.
to
Grilles
place
held invisibly
The grilles
When fitting, them
some fine adjustment
The GX-FX comes with the
away from the cabinet with the tips
each GX-FX cabinet.
to
are
firstly
the cabinet. The magnets
to
up
ensure they are the correct orientation (badge at the bottom) and offer
in
ensure it is square on the cabinet.
to
grilles
factory fitted. When removing them,
up. Place
way
right
level
lowest point
cabinet is
the
until
on each foot
on page
magnets
by
should
your fingers. There are three separate
of
4)
the cabinet
in
them pull
the
on all
fully
(except GX-FX).
itself
them into position, but it may need
carefully
prise them
grilles
fitted
CAUTION:
Always remove the grilles
before attempting
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to
move
or
lift the
loudspeaker
s.
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Bi-Wiring How
Bi-wiring of the
connect to the tweeter The appropriate driver/tweeter. Low frequencies to the bass drivers, mid frequencies to the mid/bass drivers and high frequencies to the tweeter.
Fundamentally a loudspeaker crossover varies the impedance seen by the speaker and by the power amplifier. The situation applied to the terminals of a low
tweeter are have the drive units and the frequency's directed and divided for them, but the two separate speaker cables tweeter
Once pulses and surges demanded by bass drivers when reproducing bass or drums, will interact with the delicate sounds of a
it
Works
is
accomplished
GX
Series, the bottom terminals connect to the bass driver(s) and the top terminals
normal function of a loudspeaker crossover
frequency signals, the mid driver receives the mid band frequency signals
only
gets sent high frequency signals. This means that
connected to the
will now
cable mostly
the high and
low
via
separate pairs of terminals on the loudspeaker.
in
2 way loudspeakers, or the mid and tweeter
is
to guide appropriate frequencies to the
is
such that when the
full-range
low
frequency terminals, and the high frequency terminals, not only
also
carry different signals, the bass cable
the highs.
frequencies have been separated
speaker system, the bass driver(s)
in
this fashion, the strong current
flute or
cymbal.
in
3 way loudspeakers.
full
range
if
separate speaker
mostly
musical signal
only
the lows, and the
In
the case
receives
and the
cables
is
not
The
In distortion at both sets of speaker terminals. these distortions between the two crossovers, and degrade sound quality. When bi-wiring, this interaction is effectively and high frequency speaker terminals, and because the high and already not overpower delicate treble.
In
and high frequencies. Often will recommended by Monitor Audio.
ill
Effects
a
single wired system, unwanted mechanical and electrical resonances manifest
Due
to the impedance of the speaker cables,
will
not be entirely
minimised
been separated, each has a
terms of the audible benefit, bi-wiring, provides more clarity and detail to the midrange
improve
~
WARNING:
terminals before connecting any
as
signal distortion
cancelled. Bi-wiring therefore presents a 'cleaner'
the bass
as
well.
In
all,
this
is
When bi-wiring
cancelled
is
'seen' at the amplifier's output where
minimal effect on the
will become faster and tighter. Focus and staging
a very effective and desirable improvement and
always remove the
cables.
by the amplifier.
signal
other-
cable
Instead,
at both the
low
in
essence the bass does
jumpers between the
they modulate
it
can be more
low
frequencies have
frequency
is
highly
as
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Port
bungs
~
~
If known However, experimentation is prior loudspeaker is suggestions
If
the find you have accentuated bass, please and point 2 for the
1.
WARNING:
as this
the
loudspeaker is
to
to
fitting.
positioning
Where bookshelf/
proximity in
a cabinet ports. This the
loudspeakers
conditions.
'excites' room
of
frequencies.
may
reproduce accentuated bass response, it
To
not
on
pages 8 and
(less than 8 inches/
will reduce
Care
must
result
optimise performance from
positioned
of
the
GX200/
or
'Boom'
modes
in
to
be
loudspeaker is predetermined
stand-mount
on a stand sloce
to
reproduce their best performance under these environmental
is generally
and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency,
be
taken
the
foam
installed
recommended
too
1
0).
GX300.
the
close
20cm)
bass
bung
in
a small
speakers
to
'boom'
caused
not
to
insert
being
with positioning
to
a
move
to
a rear
a wall),
lost inside
room,
the
loudspeaker it is important
wall
or
on and read point
(GX50
wall
we
sometimes termed as overhang, and assist
when
the
port
bungs
the
cabinet.
typically
may
near
by
& (such as on a bookshelf, positioned
recommend fitting
bass energy from
9
sqM
be
desirable
of
the
the
corners
room aesthetics
GX1
00)
too
far into
(
80
sqFT),
to
·
fit
loudspeaker
of
a room (refer
or
layout,
1
for
the
GX50/
are
to
be sited
port
the
the
or
port
in
the room
to
ensure
in
bungs
loudspeaker
or
number
port,
a room
bungs.
the
to
the
or
you
GX1
00
close
to
the
2. Where floor-standing loudspeakers (closer than will
reduce
to
reproduce their best performance under these environmental conditions. This is caused accentuation at a particular frequency,
When fitting
energy/ reducing bass
Experimentation is highly recommended.
18
the
when
port
output
inches/ 45cm)
bass
'boom'
bass energy from
bungs
around
'boom'
the
while
to
sometimes termed as overhang and assist the loudspeakers
the
overall
port
increasing bass clarity and apparent agility.
a rear wall,
the
tuning frequency
(GX200
loudspeaker 'excites' room
bass extension
or
number
&
GX300) are
we
recommend
of
will
will
to
be
fitting the
frequencies.
not
be
be reduced. This has the effect
sited
in
close proximity
port
bungs. This
modes
reduced, however bass
and causes an
of
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Positioning
ioning
it
Pos
AV
illustrations below show
The
applications. For advice on configuring a 2
AV
some cases
The front, and
in
ideally be positioned approximately 6
optimal positioning and various suggested room
floor
rear,
- 9 feet apart
inches (25cm) from the wall.
When
playing
music, if the sound
is
bass heavy or there
too
room, experiment by moving the speakers
Alternatively, then try fitting the
Page 7 for information on fitting the port bungs.
to
350). The
Refer
GX
Centre
should
be positioned so that it
supplied
port bungs (not
position, and at approximate ear height. rubber feet
(small
The GX-FX
approximately 2 feet
feet supplied)
should
(60cm)
be positioned
on fixing them to a wall
NOTE:
When using 2 pairs
and configuration,
to angle
accordance with the following
in
above ear height when
GX-FX
of
speaker to 'Right' and the rear surround right to 'Left'. This
four speakers need to be set to
tweeter phasing.
All
to
channel system, please
refer
standing and stand mounted speakers
- 2.5m) and a minimum of
bass boom generated
is
the GX-FX or GXC
included
below
in
at you,
in
or above ear height, use
your viewing
slightly
further away from the rear/ corner
pointing directly
is
If positioned
the speaker
(1.8m
slightly.
illustrations and
position. For information
11.
and
10
required due to
is
please
in
listening
your
in
refer to pages
system, set the rear surround
7.1
a
di-pole mode.
layouts
page
should
walls.
for
10.
10
the
in
150/
left
II
fWD/M£K
011
L/R
~R/B
~
L/F
DIPOU
I
MOJIOPOLI
II
I
system with
5.1
surround speakers
on the side
wall. Floor
standing/ stand mounting
be used.
speakers can
also
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system with surround
5.1 the
speakers Floor speakers can
on
standing/ stand mounting
also
wall.
rear
be used.
FWO/t.K.K
OR
L/R
~RIB
~
LIF
II
II
I
II
I
-
1 system with
7.
for surround and rear
's
FX
surround.
Floor
GX
standing/ stand mounting speakers can be used.
also
II
I
FWO/I.K.K
OR
L/R
~
LIF
MONOPOLE
~RIB
DIPOLl
I
II
FWD/I.K.K
OR
L/R
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L/F
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2
Channel
When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should
form an equilateral triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately (1
.8 - 3m) apart. The ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker (see
list below), however, they need
Positioning
to
be a minimum
of
3 feet
(91
em) from the side walls.
6-
10
feet
GX50 and
GX200 18 - 24 inches (45 - 60cm)
GX300 upto
Experimentation and personal preference differ with every installation. If there try moving your speakers closer is
excess bass. Also see the information on page 7 refering
is
being lost, try 'toeing' them
centre point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.
Fixing
the
GX1
00
8 - 18 inches (20 - 45cm)
36
inches
is
strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment
GX-FX
(91
em)
to
a wall. The opposite approach
in
slightly. The sound should appear
to a wall
is
insufficient bass for example,
is
recommended if there
to
Port Bungs.
If
stereo imaging
to
originate from the
CAUTION: Always determine where the GX-FX will be fixed and the structure
of
For safety reasons, if unsure
to
attempt and qualified trades person.
fix these speakers
your ability
to
a wall. Instead, please obtain the services
to
provide a secure and safe fixing,
of
a competent
of
the wall.
do
not
CAUTION: Ensure that water pipes
is
plate
going
NOTE: We
suitable fixings for the type
To
fix the GX-FX's within the packaging carton. Fix the wall plate 12v trigger cables
to
be secured. Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires.
do
not supply wall fixing screws and plugs with the GX-FX. Please only use
of
wall construction the GX-FX's will be fixed to.
to
a wall,
(if
being used) and hang the cabinet on the wall plate.
we
or
electricity cables
would recommend using the wall fixing template provided
do
not run behind where the wall
to
the wall, connect the speaker cables, and
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Setting
up
the
GX-FX
The Gold GX-FX's are independent speakers that can
of
handed at the flick pole modes. The default factory setting
In
mono-pole main tweeter is disengaged and the side drivers and tweeters are active. The front firing tweeters are implement this configuration when using with the GX-FX's taking are positioned correctly when used
positioning images on pages 8 and 9.
mode, only the main driver and tweeter will
out
a switch. Likewise, they can be operated
is
mono-pole.
of
phase with the other tweeter and
two
pairs GX-FX as part
up
positions on side and rear walls. Please note, it is essential they
in a 7.1
channel system. Please refer
be
tailored
be
mid/bass
to
be
either left
in
either di-pole
active.
unit. It is recommended
In
of a 7.1
di-pole mode, the
channel system,
to
or
or
mono-
the switch
right
to
NOTE: Before adjusting any switches, please ensure that the speaker wires are disconnected from the loudspeakers or amplifier. This will help to protect the amplifier.
Tweeter Attenuation Switch.
the main high frequency tweeter unit. is no attenuation. Placed will be attenuated frequencies will be
by
boosted
in
3dB. Placed
This switch adjusts the level
the
'-'
position, the high frequencies
by
3d
B.
In
the middle position, there
in
the '+' position, the high
of
Location Switch. This switch is used when determining the
location
1
0 &
when
of
the GX-FX's. Please refer
11
for correct positioning. This will only make a difference
in
'di-pole' mode.
to
the illustrations on pages
Mono-pole/ Di-pole Switch. This switch determines the
actual speaker, set the switch side speakers, set the switch and rear) set them on pages depending on system set up. If you are using the The trigger will switch a relay
mode
12 volt Trigger. (Not shown) This feature
amplifiers. It is possible the speakers channel music should movies should between the
of
8 & 9
to
two
the GX-FX. When part
to
monopole. If part
to
di-pole. If using 4 GX-FX's (side
all
to
di-pole mode. Please see the illustrations
to
determine the setting
12v
trigger, set the switch
to
enable the di-pole mode.
to
customise the
di-pole for certain sources. For example, multi-
be
listened
be
listened
modes. Please refer
to
to
in
of
5.1
systems as a rear
of a 7.
of
the 'Location
to
is
present on
12v
in
mono-pole
di-pole mode. This feature automates the switching
to
your
AV
1 system as
Switch'
monopole
trigger
mode, however,
amplifier manual for further instruction.
mode.
some
to
switch
AV
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System
Format
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
(dB)
1W@1m Nominal
Impedance
(ohms)
MaximumSPL
(dBA)
Power
Handling -
RMS
(W}
Recommended
Amplifier
Requirements
NV)
Bass
Alignment
Crossover Frequency
Cabinet
Dimensions
HxWxD
mm
(inches)
Complete
Dimensions
Inc Terminals,
Plinths
&
Spikes
HxWxD
mm
(inches)
Product Weight
kg
(lbs)
GX50
2Way
55Hz-
60kHz
86
8
109.8
100
50-
100
Bass
Reflex.
HiVe®
port
system
2.3kHz
I
1 x 5.5"
RST®
bass
I
mid driver
1 x C-CAM® ribbon
H. F transducer
300x170x263
I
11
13/
16
X
6
11/16
X
10
3/8
300
X
1
70
X
290
11
13
/16
X
6
11
/
16
X
11
71
16
7.5 (16.5)
GX100
2Way
42Hz-
60kHz
88
8
112.6
120
60-
120
Bass
Reflex.
HiVe®
port
system
2.7kHz
1 x 6.5"
RS"f®
bass
I
mid driver
1 x
C-CAM
® ribbon
H. F transducer
362
X
21
0
X
303
14
3/8
X
81/4
X
11
15
/16
362
X
210
X
330
14
318
X
8
114
X
13
9.9 (21.75)
GX200 GX300
3 Way
I
3 Way
35Hz
-
60kHz
I
30Hz
-
60kHz
89
I
90
8
I
8
114.5
I
116.8
150
I
200
100-
150
100-
200
Bass
Reflex.
Bass
Reflex.
HiVe® port system
HiVe® port system
I
L.F - M.F:
400Hz
L.
F-
M.
F:
790Hz
M.F-
H.F: 2.6kHz
M.F-
H.F: 2.3kHz
2 x 5.5" RST® bass
2 x 6.5"
RST®
bass
driver driver
1 x
4"
RS"f®
mid-range
1 x
4"
RST®
mid-
driver
range driver
1 x
C-CAM
® ribbon
1 x C-
CAM
® ribbon
H.F transducer H.F transducer
I
951
X
170
X
300
1060
X
210
X
330
37 7/
16
X
6
11
/16
X
11
13/16
41
314
X
8
114
X
13
995
X
27 4
X
370
I
1105
X
317
X
370
39
31
16
X
1013/16
X
14
91
16
43112
X
12 1
12
X
14
9/16
22.2 (48.9)
1
27.2 (59.9)
I
GXC 150
2Way
55Hz-
60kHz
89
8
111.5
150
100-
150
Sealed
Cabinet
2.8kHz
2 x 5.5"
RS"f®
bass
driver
1 x
C-CAM
®
ribbon
H.F transducer
172
X
461
X
303
6
11/16
X
18
1/8
X
11
151
16
172
X
461
X
330
611
/
16
X
18
118
X
13
6 (13.25)
I
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GXC350
3Way
40Hz-
60kHz
90
8
113.8
200
100-
200
Sealed
Cabinet
L.F-
M.
F:
800Hz
M.F-
H.F: 2.3kHz
2 x 6.5" RST® bass
driver
1 x
4"
RS"f®
mid-
range driver
1 x
C-CAM
®
ri
bbon
H.F transducer
254
X
581
X
333
1
0
X
22
718
X
13
118
254
X
581
X
360
10
X
22
718
X
14
3116
9.9
(21
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GX-FX
2Way
60Hz-
60kHz
87
8
110
.8
100
I
50-
100
I
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Cabinet
I
Bi-Pole:
2.
3kHz
Di-pole:
2.
6kHz
1 x 6.5"
RS"f®
bass
driver
2 x
4"
C-CAM® mid-
range driver
1
x
C-CAM
®
ribbon
H.F transducer
2
x
25mm
Gold
C-CAM®
dome
H.F
31
0
X
390
X
160
12 3/16
X
15
3/8
X
6 5/
16
310
X
390
X
168
1 2 3/16
X
1 5
3
18
X
6
5/8
11.9 (26.1)
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Monitor Audio Ltd.
Unit
2,
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
886
7XJ
England
Tel:
+44
(0)1268 740580
Fax:
+44
(0)1268 740589
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Please
read these instructions.
Please
keep these instructions.
Heed
all
warnings.
Follow all
instructions. Do not use this apparatus with water. Clean only
with a dry
cloth.
Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce your Monitor Audio loudspeakers. A gentle wipe with
a
dry,
clean
cloth
is
all
that
is
required to remove any dust. Treat
them as you would a fine piece of furniture because that
is
how
they have
been designed.
To
clean the high gloss finishes use our
"Lacquer Polish"
that has been developed alongside Auto Glym.
It
can only be purchased
from the online shop at www.monitoraudio.co.uk (UK customers only).
Do not install
near any heat source,
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only
use attachments/ accessories specified by Monitor Audio.
Use only
with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by monitor Audio or sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is
used, use caution when moving the cart! apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer
all
servicing to
qualified
service personnel.
Servicing
is
required when the apparatus has been damaged
in
any
way,
such as
power supply cord or plug
is
damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects
have fallen
onto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to
rain
or moisture, does not operate
normally
or has been dropped.
This apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water
and that no object
filled with liquids such as vases shall
be placed
on the apparatus.
12. This exclamation point within an
equilateral
triangle
&
is
intended to alert the user
to
the presence
of
important
f
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
the literature
accompanying the appliance.
RE-CYCLING
Correct Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
by User
in
Private Households
in
the
EU.
This symbol on the product or accessories indicates that they must not be disposed of with your household wastes throughout the
EU.
To
prevent possible harm
to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
recycle
it responsibly
to
promote the sustainable
reuse
of
material resources. Instead
it
is
your responsibility
to dispose
of
your waste equipment by handing it over -
to
a designated
WEEE
collection
point for recycling. The
separate
collection
and recycling of your waste equipment
will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is
recycled
in
a manner
that protects human health and the environment.
For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for recycling please contact your local city/council office, your local waste disposal service or the outlet where you purchased your Monitor Audio product.
ROHS
DECLARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
Directive
2002/95/EC
of the European Parliament and of
the Council on the reduction
of
the use
of
certain hazardous
substances
in
electrical and electronic equipment,
January2003.
Background
RoHS
COMPLIANT
2002/95/EC
The RoHS directive restricts the use of Lead
(Pb),
Cadmium
(Cd),
Mercury
(Hg),
hexavalent Chromium
(CrVI),
polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) compounds, and
polybrominated diphenyl ether
(PBDE)
compounds
in
electrical and electronic
equipment sold
in
the European Union.
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GUARANTEEANDSER~CE
To
validate your warranty
please
visit www.monitoraudio.co.uk within 30
days
of purchase. When you register
online you'll
gain free entry to our
monthly
prize draw!
What's more
you'll be the first to hear about the great things happening at
Monitor Audio,
including
new products and events!
This equipment has been
fully
tested prior to dispatch from the factory.
Both the craftsmanship and the performance
of
this product
is
guaranteed
against manufacturing defects for the period of
five years
from the date of
purchase
(see
conditions
below),
provided that the product was
supplied
by
an
authorised Monitor Audio
retailer
under the consumer
sale
agreement.
(The
words 'consumer
sale'
shall
be construed
in
accordance with section 15 of
the supply
of goods act 1973). Monitor Audio accepts no responsibility for
defects arising from accident, misuse, abuse, wear and
tear,
modification or
operation outside of that specified within this instruction manual.
Neither
will
responsibility be accepted for damage or
loss
occurring during transit to or
from the parties
claiming
under this guarantee.
This guarantee covers both
labour
and parts. The
liability
of Monitor Audio
is
limited
to the cost of repair or replacement of the defective parts
(at
the discretion of Monitor Audio) and under no circumstances extends to consequential losses or damage.
CLAIMS
UNDER
THIS
GUARANTEE
The equipment
should
be returned
in
its
original
packaging to the original
supplier
where
possible,
or to any other authorised Monitor Audio
dealer.
If
it
is
not
possible
to return the equipment by hand, then
it
should be sent
carriage prepaid
via
a
reputable
carrier.
If the
original
packing
is
not
available
replacement
packaging can be purchased from Monitor Audio.
If
you have any difficulties
complying
with these requirements
please
contact
us at the following
address:
Customer Service Monitor Audio Ltd. 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex, SS6
7XJ
England
Tel:
+44 (0)1268 7
40580
Fax:
+44
(0)
1268 7 40589
Internet:
www.monitoraudio.co.uk
Email:
info@monitoraudio.co.uk
This guarantee does not affect the statutory rights
of
the consumer under UK
law.
DATA
PROTECTION
We
at Monitor Audio are committed to respecting the wishes and privacy of our
customers. Any information you provide will
be held
in
the strictest confidence
and
only
used within the Monitor Audio organisation for the provision of
services such as warranty
claims
or spare parts.
We
may wish to contact you
in
the future
to
ensure you
are
happy with the products and standards of service we provide and to keep you up-to-date with the
latest
products and promotions we have to
offer.
Should
you wish not
to
be
contacted by us either by post, e-mail
or phone,
please
tick the box on the warranty form on the web site. Alternatively
you can
request not to be contacted
in
future by writing to Customer Service, at the
address above.
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Important
Safety Instructions
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EC
Declaration
of
Conformity
We,
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24
Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6
7XJ
England
10
Declare
in
own responsibility, that the Monitor Audio products
described in this manual
is
in
compliance with Technical Standards/
Council Directives:
(LVD)
2006/95/EC Low
Voltage
Directive
EN60065: 2002+A1:
2006 Safety requirements for mains operated
electronic and related apparatus for household and similar
use.
(EMC) 89/336/EEC
Electro
Magnetic
Compatibility
EN55013:
08.90+A
12:08.94+A 13:12.96
Limits and methods of
measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
EN55020:
12.94+A 11:12.96
Electro magnetic immunity of
broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
EN61000-3-2:
04.95+A1:1998+A2:1998
Electro magnetic
compatibility
(EMC)
- Part
3:
Limits-
Section
2:
Limits for harmonic
current emissions (equipment input current up to and including
16
Ampere per phase).
EN61
00-3-3:
01.95
Electro magnetic compatibility
(EMC)
- Part
3:
Limits - Section
3:
Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker
in
low-
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up and including
16
Ampere per phase.
Signed
by:
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Name:
D.S.
Hartley
Position:
Technical Director
Company:
Monitor Audio Ltd
monitoraudio.co.
uk
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Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7XJ
England
Tel:
+44 (0)1268 7
40580
Fax:
+44
(0)1268 7
40589
Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk
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