Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Speakers (Pair) (Walnut)

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Like its predecessors, the BR2 works best when placed quite close to a wall. This helps to fill out the mid-bass octave nicely, though on the other hand, it also creates some unevenness further up in the midband. Only when you've done all that would I consider changing the speakers. Most hi-fi buffs agree that you start with the sources, then move down the chain, finishing up with the speakers.

The BR2's are not that fussy about room positioning, only reminder is: put them not to close in a corner. Isn't that possible: a pair of sponge bungs are included to reduce dominating bass. Here we place the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size. Acoustically transparent hexagonal dispersion pattern grille also featured on our award-winning Silver and Gold Series, for the Monitor Audio family lookOnce that’s settled it was clear that we have a pair of fast and agile sounding speakers. Digging plenty of details across the frequency range is something these do with ease. What’s even more important, all of the instruments and vocals are clearly separated and securely positioned. Sound-stage width is very good, and so is depth if you place Bronze 2 a bit away from the wall and into the empty space. These speakers have a real sense of pace and rhythm too, so listening to something like Violent Femmes – Blister in the Sun is a foot-tapping experience. Familiarity can breed contempt, they say. Well, Monitor Audio's Bronze BR2s prove how wrong ‘they' can be.

Lightning in a bottle. How do you trap it and, perhaps more importantly, how do you keep it bottled up? Monitor Audio’s popular Bronze speaker range, now in its sixth generation, makes for a particularly good case study. Considering its position as both a hi-fi and home cinema speaker brand, and the sizable catalogue of models that it's typically offered, Monitor Audio has been rather slow to step into the Dolby Atmos arena. Now, however, it's selling an upfiring module for 3D audio lovers, and keeping the price low too. Another thing that greatly impressed me was the level of intergration between the bass/mid driver and tweeter. The highs and lows sound like they are coming from a single source, rather than two and the soundstage is very convincing. For their size, these speakers dig deep in the bass; they’re tonally balanced and impressively detailed too. Add fine build and Monitor Audio’s usual high standard of finish and there’s much to applaud here.

All in all the Monitor Audio Bronze BR2's will leave you with an experience which is rich and warm, but incredibly detailed, they make for a fully involving listen. Class-leading drive units can only perform at their best if housed within a decent cabinet and here, once again, the Bronze range excels. The 21/15mm (baffle/cabinet) MDF construction features internal bracing for reduced vibration – giving cleaner, less distorted audio. Silver-plated, oxygen-free copper internal cable gives the highest quality current transfer, keeping the signal optimised. The Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is a speaker that is popular for its excellent sound quality and sleek design. It has a two-way configuration with a 6.5-inch C-CAM cone bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter, which deliver a balanced and detailed audio experience.

Pureflow silver-plated oxygen-free copper internal cabling for highest quality current transfer through the signal chain Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is a front-firing port speaker , which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces. Few songs in, it’s clear that Bronze 2’s baseline is not particularly weighty and punchy. They prioritize speed and agility instead. That’s perfectly fine with me and I’ll take light-footed but precise bass over the heavy but blunt one any day. Just be aware that if you’re a fan of heavy electronic music or something similar requiring some heavy bass roaring, these might not be what you’re after. PAIRING Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option. Sensitivity90dB of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Monitor Audio has combined the designs of its flagship platinum series, gold series, and silver series into the Bronze series with years of experience. With overwhelming technological advantages, Monitor Audio creates famous masterpieces that surpass rivals at the same level. Adjust the height, once you've established where the speakers will stay. Either the height of the speakers or the height of you. Play some music. Most speakers sound best when you are at or below the height of the tweeter. Single bolt-through driver systems for increased overall bracing, rigidity and driver/baffle de-coupling Place the speakers on chairs or stands (if you can borrow some). Start with the speakers in the corners. Play some music. Sit in your normal listening position (hopefully centred between the speakers?) so that your ears are at about the same height as half way between the mid-bass unit and the tweeter. Slowly pull the speakers out into the room, as the music is playing, being careful not to pull the leads out of the speaker terminals. At some point the bass should snap into focus. That will be the position that the speakers should be for best sound in your room. But it may not be a postion you can live with. If nothing else this will help guide you in how much sound quality you are giving up by placing the speakers in a non optimum position. For many years, the Monitor Audio Bronze range has been the choice of critics and audiophiles on a budget alike. Now in its sixth generation, the Bronze is better than ever. Improvements to the famous metal drive units makes the sound more focused and lifelike. A crisp new design with contemporary finishes makes this the coolest Bronze yet.