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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 45.5 in · 1 in = 12.32 px
Monitor Audio Gold 500vsFyne Audio F502SP
The Monitor Audio Gold 500 stands 115.5 cm tall — about 4.4 cm more than the Fyne Audio F502SP at 111.1 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Gold 500 is the wider cabinet (38.3 cm versus 33.8 cm). At 92 dB against 88.5 dB, the Fyne Audio F502SP is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Gold 500 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 25 Hz versus 30 Hz. The Monitor Audio Gold 500 is rear-ported and the Fyne Audio F502SP is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,620 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Fyne Audio |
| Model | Gold 500 6G | F502SP |
| HiFi ladder position | #177 of 281 floorstander | #148 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 45.5 in | 43.7 in |
| Width | 15.1 in | 13.3 in |
| Depth | 18.7 in | 15 in |
| Weight | 58.4 lb | 67 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 3 in midrange (HDT C-CAM), 2× 8 in woofer (HDT C-CAM) | 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (multi-fibre cone), 1× 7.9 in woofer (multi-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88.5 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 130–600 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,499 / pair | $6,731–7,741 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | fyneaudio.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.