I currently own the Monitor Audio Gold 50 6G, having previously used the Silver 50 7G. Although I wouldn’t call myself an audiophile, the differences between the two were immediately noticeable.
Listening to Diana Krall’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, the Silver 50 created the impression of a large, virtual face projected between the speakers. By contrast, the Gold 50 suggested a smaller yet more sharply defined presence. With strings, the Silver 50 felt tightly wound, while the Gold 50 carried a more relaxed character. In the bass, the Silver 50 produced strong, forceful notes, whereas the Gold 50 pressed forward with steady, unwearied momentum.
Another test track was Krall’s “The Girl in the Other Room”, chosen because cymbals and hi-hats are notoriously difficult for speakers to reproduce. On the Silver 50, cymbals sounded natural; on the Gold 50, they gained a rhythmic quality—smooth yet distinctly musical.
The Silver 50 already gave the sense that sound was escaping the cabinet rather than being confined within it. The Gold 50 took that freedom even further, producing a presentation that felt more natural, lively, and effortless, yet never harsh to the ears.
In short, the Gold 50 seems — if I may exaggerate a little — to convey not just sound but emotion. Even at low volume, the audience’s applause comes across as open and expansive. It leaves me with the impression that this might be the path toward true high‑end sound.
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