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Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Comparison

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Emotiva Airmotiv XT2

Passive Floor-standing | 40 Hz – 27 kHz

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Passive Floor-standing | 35-30k Hz

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Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Airmotiv XT2 and Bronze 200, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Emotiva and Monitor Audio.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter
  • 5.25" Midrange
  • 3 x 6" woven fiber cone Woofer
  • 40 Hz – 27 kHz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 250watts
  • Weight:22.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1137.0" x 10.25" x 12.25"( 1137 x 216 x 311 mm )

Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter
  • 2 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer
  • 35-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:40-120watts
  • Weight:12.84kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 915.0" x 9" x 12-1/8"( 915.0 x 229.0 x 308.0mm )

What size room are the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Monitor Audio Bronze 200
Near-field Bad Bad
Small Room Poor Poor
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Good
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Airmotiv XT2 is a 3-way design whereas the Bronze 200 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.

Driver Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Monitor Audio Bronze 200
Driver Setup 3-way 2-way
Tweeter 25×32 mm-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 5.25-inch -
Woofer 3 x 6-inch 2 x 5.25-inch

Airmotiv XT2 features a 25×32 mm" folded ribbon Tweeter , a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6" woven fiber cone Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 430 Hz, 3.1 kHz. On the other hand, the Bronze 200 features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer .

Frequency Response

Airmotiv XT2 has a frequency range of 40 Hz – 27 kHz whereas Bronze 200 has a frequency range of 35-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Bronze 200 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Airmotiv XT2's min frequency of 40Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Airmotiv XT2
Bronze 200
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Emotiva Airmotiv XT2
Monitor Audio Bronze 200
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Airmotiv XT2 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Bronze 200 which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Airmotiv XT2 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Airmotiv XT2 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the Bronze 200's is rated at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 200, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Airmotiv XT2
Bronze 200
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Airmotiv XT2 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Bronze 200 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 130 watts less than the Airmotiv XT2.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both Airmotiv XT2 and Bronze 200 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Terminals
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Emotiva Airmotiv XT2's and Monitor Audio Bronze 200's external dimensions. Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 has external dimensions of 1137 x 216 x 311 mm ( 44.75” x 8.5” x 12.25”) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 200 has external dimensions of 915.0 x 229.0 x 308.0mm ( 36 x 9 x 12-1/8inch) .

Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 29mm wider, 222mm taller and 3mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 200.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 in scale.

Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Size and External Dimensions

Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base surface area of the Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 is approximately 671.8cm2 / 104.1inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 200 is approximately 705.3cm2 / 109.3inch2. The Airmotiv XT2 requires 5% less surface area than the Bronze 200 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 weighs 22.20kg / 48.8lbs and the Monitor Audio Bronze 200 weighs 12.84kg / 28.2lbs. This makes the Airmotiv XT2 73% heavier than the Bronze 200.

Here is a comparison of how Airmotiv XT2 and Bronze 200's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.

Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Emotiva Airmotiv XT2
Monitor Audio Bronze 200
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 200?

Here are the items that come with the Bronze 200:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)
  • 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
  • 4 Rubber feet
  • 4 Large course-thread screws
  • 4 Small machine screws
  • 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Hex-key
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 over Monitor Audio Bronze 200
    Max Input Power 250 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Woofer Size 6 inches vs 5.25 inches Larger woofer
    Number of Woofers 3 vs 2 More woofers
    Base Surface Area 671cm2 vs 705cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 200 over Emotiva Airmotiv XT2

    Nominal Impedance 8 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Low Frequency Response 35 Hz vs 40 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 30k Hz vs 27k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility
    Height 915mm vs 1137mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 1150USD vs 1299USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 200 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Emotiva Airmotiv XT2 Monitor Audio Bronze 200
    Brand Emotiva Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Floor-standing speaker
    Power Range Up to 250 watts 40-120 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 8 ohms
    Frequency Response 40 Hz – 27 kHz 35-30k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 3 2
    Woofer Size 6" 5.25"
    Woofer Composition woven fiber cone C-CAM
    Woofer Surround Material SBR Rubber
    Tweeter Size 25×32 mm" 1"
    Tweeter Type folded ribbon gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 5.25" No
    Crossover Frequency 430 Hz, 3.1 kHz n/a
    Firing Direction rear n/a
    Physical Specs
    Height 1137.0mm (44.8") 915.0mm (36")
    Width 258.0mm (10.2") 229.0mm (9")
    Depth 311.0mm (12.2") 308.0mm (12.1")
    Weight 22.20kg (48.8lbs) 12.84kg (28.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish n/a MDF/Vinyl
    Available Colors Black Black
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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