In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Bronze 300 7G is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Bronze 1 and Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Bronze 1 | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Hard-Dome |
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| Woofer | 5.5" C-CAM | 2 x 6" C-CAM |
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| Frequency response | 55-30k Hz | 34-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-70 watts | 40-150 watts |
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| Weight | 3.50kg / 7.7lbs | 15.63kg / 34.4lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.2" x 6.4" x 8.0"
260.0 x 165.0 x 205.0mm | 39-3/4" x 10-5/8" x 15-7/16"
1010.0 x 270.0 x 393.0mm |
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Bronze 1 and Bronze 300 7G are members of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Monitor Audio Bronze Series
History
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Bronze 1 and Bronze 300 7G are 2-way speakers.
Monitor Audio Bronze 1Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
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Monitor Audio Bronze 1 |
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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2-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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1-inch
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Midrange
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Woofer
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1 x 5.5-inch
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2 x 6-inch
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Bronze 1 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2700Hz. On the other hand, the Bronze 300 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6" C-CAM Woofer.
Frequency Response
Bronze 1 has a frequency range of 55-30k Hz whereas Bronze 300 7G has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 34Hz, the Bronze 300 7G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze 1's min frequency of 55Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Bronze 1 and Bronze 300 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Bronze 300 7G can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS, whereas Bronze 1 has a max power handling value of 70 watts RMS, 80 watts less than the Bronze 300 7G.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Bronze 300 7G features Binding Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Bronze 1 has a Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Bronze 1's Post terminals
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Port
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Monitor Audio Bronze 1's and Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has external dimensions of 260.0 x 165.0 x 205.0mm (10.2 x 6.4 x 8.0inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G has external dimensions of 1010.0 x 270.0 x 393.0mm (39-3/4inch x 10-5/8inch x 15-7/16inch).
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 105mm wider, 750mm taller and 188mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 1.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G needs about 214% more floor or shelf area. Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is 188mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is 750mm taller.
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 Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is approximately 338.3cm2 / 52.4inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is approximately 1061.1cm2 / 164.5inch2. The Bronze 1 requires 68% less surface area than the Bronze 300 7G which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 1:
- 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Hex-key
- Owner's Manual
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze 300 7G:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Outrigger feet
- 8 Spikes
- Eight M10x25mm hex-screws
- Eight M4x15mm hex-screws
- 4 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Foam port plugs
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety