Monitor Audio GX200
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1. 3O0lQ series CURE dee SAI Se Contents Page Introduction Unpacking Plinth Fixing opiked Foot Grilles Bi Wiring Port Bungs Positioning AV Positioning 2 Channel Positioning Fixing the GX FX to a Wall Setting up the GX FX opecifications Owner Information monitoraudio com O 0 N Ona a A A N LL LS CODE OCIO O N O O 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 vibrat2. output around the port tuning frequency will be reduced This has the effect of reducing bass boom while increasing bass clarity and apparent agility Experimentation is highly recommended monitoraudio com T Positioning AV Positioning The illustrations below show optimal positioning and various suggested room layouts for AV applications For advice on configuring a 2 channel system please refer to page 10 The front and in some cases rear floor standing and stand mounted speakers should ideally be positioned approximately 6 9 feet apart 1 8m 2 5m and a minimum of 10 inches 25cm from the wall When playing music if the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom generated in the room experiment by moving the speakers slightly further away from the rear corner walls Alternatively then try fitting the supplied port bungs not included in the GX FX or GXC 150 350 Refer to Page for information on fitting the port bungs The GX Centre should be positioned so that it is pointing directly at you in your viewing position and at approximate ear height If positioned below or above ear height use rubber feet small feet supplied to angle the speaker slightly The GX FX should be positioned in accordance with the following illustrations and approximately 2 feet 60cm above ear height when in your listening position For information on fixing them to a wall and configuration please refer to pages 10 and 11 sp
3. port system 2 3kHz 1 x 5 5 BST bass mid driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 300 x 170 x 263 41 19 6 x g 11 16 x 10 38 300 x 170 x 290 1 18 16 x 6 1146 x 41 7 16 7 5 16 5 P i a cS RN T PS argo c CN TENTER xc C S100 2 Way 42Hz 60kHz 112 6 NER 120 Bass Reflex 60 120 HiVe port system 1 x 6 5 RST bass mid driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 362 x 210 x 303 14 98 x 814 x 11 15 16 362 x 210 x 330 1499 x B 14x13 9 9 21 75 Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice emal add G TT io GIECRONE NUMPE Er E E D EIU GX200 3 Way 35Hz 60kHz ow w 100 150 114 5 Bass Reflex HiVe port system L F M F 400Hz M F H F 2 6kHz 2 x 5 5 HST bass driver 1 x 4 RST mid range driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 951 x 170 x 300 37 716 x G 1116 x 11 13 6 995 x 274 x 370 39 9 6 x 10 13 16 x 44 9 16 22 2 48 9 WwWw monitoraudio com For the 5 years manufacturer s warranty and to be entered into our monthly prize draw please visit the online registration form at GX300 3 Way 116 8 Bass Reflex HiVe port system L F M F 790Hz M F H F 2 3kHz 2 x 6 5 RST bass driver 1x4 RST mid range driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 1060 x 210 x 330 41 34x8 14x13 1105 x 317 x 370 43 1 2 x 12 12 x 14 9 6 27 2 59 9 30
4. Hz 60kHz 100 200 GXC 150 2 Way 55Hz 60kHz 111 5 150 100 150 Sealed Cabinet 2 x 5 5 RST bass driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 172 x 461 x 303 6 16 x 18 1 8 x 44 15 16 172 x 461 x 330 6 6 x 18 18 x 13 6 13 25 GXC 350 3 Way 40Hz 60kHz 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 1x4 RST mid range driver 1 x C CAM ribbon H F transducer 254 x 581 x 333 10 x 2278x 13 18 254 x 581 x 360 10x 2278x1436 9 9 21 75 GX FX 2 Way 60Hz 60kHz NEN 100 50 100 Sealed Cabinet Bi Pole 2 3kHz Di pole 2 6kHz 1 x 6 5 RST pass 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 310 x 390 x 160 12 9 16 x 15 3 8 x 6 5 16 310 x 390 x 168 12 8 6 x 45 3 8 x 6 5 8 11 9 26 1 MONITOR AUDIO design for Sound Monitor Audio Ltd Unit 2 24 Brook Road Hayleigh Essex SS6 7XJ England Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Fax 44 0 1268 740589 Email info monitoraudio co uk monitoraudio com Designed in the United Kingdom 2011 Version 1
5. cated 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 d cor 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 2 Owners Manual 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 possibl
6. ch to di pole If using 4 GX FX s side and rear set them all to di pole mode Please see the illustrations MONOPOLE DIPOLE on pages 8 amp 9 to determine the setting of the Location Switch depending on system set up If you are using the 12v trigger set the switch to monopole mode The trigger will switch a relay to enable the di pole mode 12 volt Trigger Not shown This feature is present on some AV amplifiers It is possible to customise the 12v trigger to switch the speakers to di pole for certain sources For example multi channel music should be listened to in mono pole mode however movies should be listened to in di pole mode This feature automates the switching between the two modes Please refer to your AV amplifier manual for further instruction monitoraudio com 11 Owner Information PSD oce see ae oloni Product Details System Format Frequency Response Sensitivity dB 1W 1m Nominal Impedance ohms Maximum SPL ABA Power Handling RMS W Recommended Amplifier Requirements W Bass Alignment Crossover Frequency Drive Unit Compliment Cabinet Dimensions HxWxD mm inches Complete Dimensions Inc Terminals Plinths amp Spikes HxWxD mm inches Product Weight KORIS Product Serial NO Date or Peas us e ei pierde opio ove rto cvm b pda Dealer Details GX50 2 Way 55Hz 60kHz 86 109 8 100 50 100 Bass Reflex HiVe
7. e 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 Maln Features e New C CAM Ribbon transducer design providing extension to a class leading 60KHz e New 5 5 and 6 5 bass drivers with C CAM cone larger piston area offering higher efficiency and better dynamics e New 4 dedicated mid range driver with C CAM cone and under hung voice coil for very low distortion e RST Cone profile for improved diaphragm rigidity and reduction in distortion e Die cast Alloy chassis design for amazing rigidity and lower reflection properties e HiVe port technology offers for smoother air flow for a superior transient response and tighter bass e Single bolt through driver systems for increased overall bracing rigidity and driver baffle de coupling e Die cast alloy terminal panel arrangement with high quality bi wire terminals and high end spade type Pure
8. e corners of a room refer to the suggestions on pages 8 and 10 If the positioning of the loudspeaker is predetermined by room aesthetics or layout or you find you have accentuated bass please move on and read point 1 for the GX50 GX100 and point 2 for the GX200 GX300 1 Where bookshelf stand mount speakers GX50 amp GX100 are to be sited in close proximity less than 8 inches 20cm to a rear wall such as on a bookshelf positioned in a cabinet or on a stand sloce to a_ wall we recommend fitting port bungs to the ports This will reduce the bass boom sometimes termed as overhang and assist the loudspeakers to reproduce their best performance under these environmental conditions Boom is generally caused when bass energy from the loudspeaker excites room modes and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency or number of frequencies 2 Where floor standing loudspeakers GX200 amp GX300 are to be sited in close proximity closer than 18 inches 45cm to a rear wall we recommend fitting the port bungs This will reduce the bass boom sometimes termed as overhang and assist the loudspeakers to reproduce their best performance under these environmental conditions This is caused when bass energy from the loudspeaker excites room modes and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency or number of frequencies When fitting port bungs the overall bass extension will not be reduced however bass energy
9. eaker to Right and the rear surround right to Left This is required due to NOTE When using 2 pairs of GX FX in a 7 1 system set the rear surround left tweeter phasing All four speakers need to be set to di pole mode 5 1 system with surround speakers on the side wall Floor standing stand mounting speakers can also be used 8 Owners Manual 5 1 system with surround speakers on the rear wall Floor standing stand mounting speakers can also be used 7 1 system with GX FX s for surround and rear surround Floor standing stand mounting speakers can also be used A monitoraudio com 2 Channel Positioning When arranging a 2 channel system the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral triangle The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 10 feet 1 8 3m apart The ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker see list below however they need to be a minimum of 3 feet 91cm from the side walls e GX50 and GX100 8 18 inches 20 45cm e GX200 18 24 inches 45 60cm e 3X9300 upto 36 inches 91cm Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers as environment and personal preference differ with every installation If there is insufficient bass for example try moving your speakers closer to a wall The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass Also see the information on page refering t
10. flow Silver link cables e Pureflow Silver internal cabling e High quality crossovers with premium grade Polypropylene film capacitors used throughout e Large radius cabinet edges provide low diffraction and smoother overall frequency response e Curved cabinet profile for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves e Hand selected premium quality wood veneers or high gloss piano finishes e Rigid 20mm MDF construction throughout employing both radial and cross bracing techniques for high rigidity and ensuring low cabinet colouration e 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 e Full 3 way design GX200 300 amp GXC 350 e Die cast alloy plinth structures and adjustable feet with provision for both hard and carpet floors GX200 and 300 only monitoraudio com 3 Unpacking Ensure there is plenty of clean floor area around where you are proposing to unpack the loudspeakers Remove any lose components from the packaging feet bolts plinths etc and invert the carton Lift the carton up and remove the packaging end cap Remove the tape from the bag s revealing the bottom of the cabinet s With the GX50 and GX100 stand the cabinets upright and remove the remaining packaging end cap and bag s Place the cabinets on the stands and position them according to instructions
11. here are no hidden wires under the carpet that could be damaged by the spikes With great care turn the cabinet the right way up Place the cabinet in the desired location checking that it is level on all sides If slightly off level unscrew the foot at the lowest point and check again Continue this process until the cabinet is fully level Use the locking nuts illustrated on page 4 on each foot to fix the feet in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations Grilles The grilles are held invisibly in place by magnets in the cabinet itself except GX FX When fitting firstly ensure they are the correct orientation badge at the bottom and offer them up to the cabinet The magnets should them pull them into position but it may need some fine adjustment to ensure it is square on the cabinet The GX FX comes with the grilles factory fitted When removing them carefully prise them away from the cabinet with the tips of your fingers There are three separate grilles fitted to each GX FX cabinet CAUTION Always remove the grilles before attempting to move or lift the loudspeakers monitoraudio com 5 5i Wiring HOW It Works Bi wiring is accomplished via separate pairs of terminals on the loudspeaker In the case of the GX Series the bottom terminals connect to the bass driver s and the top terminals connect to the tweeter in 2 way loudspeakers or the mid and tweeter in 3 way loudspeakers The normal function of a loudspeaker crosso
12. ion 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 lo
13. nd degrade sound quality When bi wiring this interaction is minimised as signal distortion is seen at the amplifiers output where it can be more effectively cancelled Bi wiring therefore presents a cleaner signal at both the low frequency and high frequency speaker terminals and because the high and low frequencies have already been separated each has a minimal effect on the other in essence the bass does not overpower delicate treble In terms of the audible benefit bi wiring provides more clarity and detail to the midrange and high frequencies Often the bass will become faster and tighter Focus and staging will improve as well In all this is a very effective and desirable improvement and is highly recommended by Monitor Audio WARNING When bi wiring always remove the cable jumpers between the terminals before connecting any cables 6 Owners Manual Fort bungs T WARNING Care must be taken not to insert the port bungs too far into the port as this may result in the foam bung being lost inside the cabinet If the loudspeaker is to be installed in a small room typically 9 saM 80 sqFT or a room known to reproduce accentuated bass response it may be desirable to fit port bungs However experimentation is recommended with positioning of the loudspeaker in the room prior to fitting To optimise performance from the loudspeaker it is important to ensure the loudspeaker is not positioned too close to a wall or near th
14. o Port Bungs If stereo imaging is being lost try toeing them in slightly The sound should appear to originate from the centre point between the speakers not the actual speakers themselves Fixing the GX EX to a wal CAUTION Always determine where the GX FX will be fixed and the structure of the wall For safety reasons if unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing do not attempt to fix these speakers to a wall Instead please obtain the services of a competent and qualified trades person CAUTION Ensure that water pipes or electricity cables do not run behind where the wall plate is going to be secured Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires NOTE We do not supply wall fixing screws and plugs with the GX FX Please only use suitable fixings for the type of wall construction the GX FX s will be fixed to To fix the GX FX s to a wall we would recommend using the wall fixing template provided within the packaging carton Fix the wall plate to the wall connect the speaker cables and 12v trigger cables if being used and hang the cabinet on the wall plate 10 Owners Manual Setting up the GX X The Gold GX FX s are independent speakers that can be tailored to be either left or right handed at the flick of a switch Likewise they can be operated in either di pole or mono pole modes The default factory setting is mono pole In mono pole mode only the main driver and tweeter will be active In di
15. on page 8 With the GX200 and GX300 fit the plinths and feet before proceeding any further GX 200 300 Plinth Fixing Fit the plinths and spiked feet to the base of each speaker All fixings are supplied Refer to page 5 The plinths are provided for stability as well as improving the acoustic performance of the speakers Due to the tapered shape of the cabinets it is not recommended to install them without the plinths fitted as the speakers are likely to be unstable Plinth Bolt opike Foot Plinth Lock Nut Washer Locking nut 4 Owners Manual Spiked Foot For WooderyHard Foors GX200 amp 300 only The foot comes pre assembled for use on hard solid floors or where spikes are inappropriate All that is required is fixing them into the plinths This is achieved by screwing the feet fully into the 2 threaded holes in each half of the plinth With great care turn the cabinet the right way up Place the cabinet in the desired location checking that it is level on all sides If slightly off level unscrew the foot at the lowest point and check again Continue this process until the cabinet is fully level Use the locking nuts illustrated on page 4 on each foot to fix the feet in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations For Caroeted Floors GX200 amp 300 only If being installed on carpeted floors remove the spike from the packaging and fix it into the foot assembly as illustrated Please ensure t
16. pole mode the main tweeter is disengaged and the side drivers and tweeters are active The front firing tweeters are out of phase with the other tweeter and mid bass unit It is recommended to implement this configuration when using two pairs GX FX as part of a 7 1 channel system with the GX FX s taking up positions on side and rear walls Please note it is essential they are positioned correctly when used in a 7 1 channel system Please refer to the switch positioning images on pages 8 and 9 NOTE Before adjusting any switches please ensure that the speaker wires N are disconnected from the loudspeakers or amplifier This will help to protect the amplifier Tweeter Attenuation Switch This switch adjusts the level of the main high frequency tweeter unit In the middle position there is no attenuation Placed in the position the high frequencies HF LEVEL will be attenuated by 3dB Placed in the position the high frequencies will be boosted by 3dB Location Switch This switch is used when determining the 0 location of the GX FX s Please refer to the illustrations on pages 10 amp 11 for correct positioning This will only make a difference _ when in di pole mode L R OR FWD BACK Mono pole Di pole Switch This switch determines the actual mode of the GX FX When part of 5 1 systems as a rear L IF 4 R Je speaker set the switch to monopole If part of a 7 1 system as side speakers set the swit
17. ver is to guide appropriate 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 Fundamentally a loudspeaker crossover varies the impedance seen by the speaker and by the power amplifier The situation is such that when the full range musical signal is applied to the terminals of a full range speaker system the bass driver s only receives low frequency signals the mid driver receives the mid band frequency signals and the tweeter only gets sent high frequency signals This means that if separate speaker cables are connected to the low frequency terminals and the high frequency terminals not only have the drive units and the frequency s directed and divided for them but the two separate speaker cables will now also carry different signals the bass cable mostly the lows and the tweeter cable mostly the highs Once the high and low frequencies have been separated in this fashion the strong current pulses and surges demanded by bass drivers when reproducing bass or drums will not interact with the delicate sounds of a flute or cymbal The Effects In a single wired system unwanted mechanical and electrical resonances manifest as distortion at both sets of speaker terminals Due to the impedance of the speaker cables these distortions will not be entirely cancelled by the amplifier Instead they modulate between the two crossovers a
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