Based on our experience with upgrading the Silver series from RS to RX models, we expected a lot: The RX plays more powerfully, warmly, and smoothly than its predecessor – thereby achieving the incredibly difficult feat of being a true all-rounder that appeals to almost everyone. Whether pop, rock, classical, or jazz, whether new or old buildings: an RX-8 adapts to every situation.
I had similar expectations for the GX beforehand: Smoother, warmer, fuller. Yet still detailed and precise. One could call this a "trend of the times," because our customers, understandably, often look for these universally compatible characteristics, especially in the price range of the RX series.
In contrast, we were convinced after the very first note of the GX: This speaker plays differently. So differently that one is inevitably reminded of the "old" Gold series, but not of the newly developed Silver RX series. Tight, direct, fast, and crisp, the GX-300 pushes the tonal strengths of the Gold series to the extreme. We listened extensively against the GS-60 and noticed with every switch: The GX-300 does more. More space, more brilliance, more details, and more punch. It plays so unsparingly and clearly, so directly and immediately, that all details of the recording are ruthlessly revealed. Superb recordings, e.g., Kari Bremnes' "Over En," I have never heard so detailed and powerful in this price range. While an Audiophysic Tempo 25 sometimes hits the mid-tones a bit better, it clearly lags in terms of bass pressure and dynamics. The GS-60 positions itself between the two: It also plays clearly, directly, and powerfully – but just a little less than the new flagship of the Gold series.
However, with particularly harsh recordings, or rock pieces with many compressors and strong highs, it can get intense at the top – at least the combination of the GX series with rock music AND a reverberant, lightly damped room should definitely be tried out beforehand. Classical and jazz listeners in this price range already have an excellent speaker with the Audiophysic Tempo 25, which should be used for comparison. But for anyone looking for a really good, direct all-rounder and direct, fast sound, they will hardly find a more exciting speaker than the Monitor Audio GX.
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