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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 12.7 in · 1 in = 44.04 px
Fyne Audio F500SPvsMonitor Audio Gold 50
The Fyne Audio F500SP and the Monitor Audio Gold 50 stand at nearly the same height, around 32.3 cm tall. On footprint the Fyne Audio F500SP is the wider cabinet (20.0 cm versus 18.5 cm). At 90 dB against 85 dB, the Fyne Audio F500SP is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Fyne Audio F500SP reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 44 Hz. The Fyne Audio F500SP is down-firing ported and the Monitor Audio Gold 50 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,689 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fyne Audio | Monitor Audio |
| Model | F500SP | Gold 50 6G |
| HiFi ladder position | #66 of 215 bookshelf | #63 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 12.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 7.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Depth | 12.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Weight | 17.9 lb | 18.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (multi-fibre cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 6 in mid-bass (HDT C-CAM) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–120 W | 130–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,286–2,629 / pair | $2,749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | fyneaudio.com ↗ | monitoraudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.