The massively accomplished GR20 was a hard act to follow, but its successor, the GS20, pulls decisively ahead in all respects, combining gorgeous aesthetics, sublime sonics and superlative build quality. Its two-and-a-half way, three-driver configuration is built around a unique dual-cavity cabinet design, in which the 61/2-inch RST2bass and bass-mid drivers work into separate enclosures, tuned to different frequencies and impedances. This provides improved power handling and delivers faster, deeper, more dynamic bass and greater transparency through the crucial mid-range. Above that, the gold C-CAMTM tweeter ensures a smooth, detailed sound all the way up to 43 kHz, exploiting the full potential of the latest wide-bandwidth digital formats.
Gold Signature is the new flagship range from Monitor Audio that reaches unprecedented standards of design, innovation, performance, technical excellence, build quality and value in its class.
While the ethos of the original Gold Reference series has been preserved, wholesale improvements have been made in the construction and quality of materials used. Anti-resonance build, in which the driver chassis are held rigidly in place by an innovative zinc alloy clamp system. The cabinet is made more rigid by the use of traditional tongue and groove construction and extensive vertical and radial internal bracing. The plinth for the GS20 and GS60 is also now made from a rigid cast alloy with a discreet aerofoil profile.
The new drivers features the Gold Signature's 165mm die-cast aluminium chassis (bass and bass-mid drivers), and a new Rigid Surface Technology RST2, C-CAMTM alloy cone profile, which has been further refined by FEA analysis to provide a smoother, more agile response, better control of break-up and a wider dynamic range. A new 25mm C-CAMTM gold dome tweeter has been developed to propel high frequency performance to beyond 43 kHz. HiVe port design, a new port technology, uses a straight rifled construction to aid air flow and reduce turbulence. The result is fast, powerful bass coupled with superior transient response.
The cabinet finish features smooth radius edges and selected premium quality wood veneers in Santos Rosewood, Walnut, Cherry and Natural Oak. Piano Black and Piano Silver gloss finishes are also available.
