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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs B&W 606 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Passive Bookshelf | 42-30k Hz

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Passive Bookshelf | 52-28k Hz

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs B&W 606 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 2 and BW 606, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Monitor Audio and Bowers Wilkins.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" C-CAM Woofer
  • 42-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 90 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-100watts
  • Weight:5.30kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 350.0" x 7.2" x 11.0"( 350.0 x 185.0 x 281.0mm )

B&W 606 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Continuum Woofer
  • 52-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-120watts
  • Weight:6.90kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 345.0" x 7-1/2" x 12-13/16"( 345.0 x 190.0 x 324.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 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* Monitor Audio Bronze 2 B&W 606
Near-field Average Poor
Small Room Good Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Poor Average
Very Large Room Bad 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 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

Both Bronze 2 and BW 606 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Monitor Audio Bronze 2 B&W 606
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

Bronze 2 features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 3100Hz. On the other hand, the BW 606 features a 1" Decoupled Carbon Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Continuum Woofer .

Frequency Response

Bronze 2 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz whereas BW 606 has a frequency range of 52-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 42Hz, the Bronze 2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the BW 606's min frequency of 52Hz.

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 Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 2
BW 606
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Monitor Audio Bronze 2
B&W 606
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

Bronze 2 and BW 606 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Bronze 2 sensitivity is rated at 90 dB and the BW 606's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 a more sensitive speaker compared to B&W 606, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 2
BW 606
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.

Bronze 2 can handle a max power of 120 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Bronze 2 has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS , 20 watts less than the BW 606.

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 Bronze 2 and BW 606 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

B&W 606Post Terminals
B&W 606's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Bronze 2 has a front firing port whereas BW 606 has a rear firing ports. Monitor Audio Bronze 2's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to B&W 606 with its rear-firing port.

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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2's and B&W 606's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Bronze 2 has external dimensions of 350.0 x 185.0 x 281.0mm ( 13.7 x 7.2 x 11.0inch) whereas B&W 606 has external dimensions of 345.0 x 190.0 x 324.0mm ( 13.5 x 7.4 x 12.7inch) .

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is 5mm narrower and 43mm less deeper than B&W 606 but it is also 5mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 in scale.

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs B&W 606 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is approximately 519.9cm2 / 80.6inch2 and base area of the B&W 606 is approximately 615.6cm2 / 95.4inch2. The Bronze 2 requires 16% less surface area than the BW 606 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs B&W 606 Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and B&W 606 on a Media Console
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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs and the B&W 606 weighs 6.90kg / 15.2lbs. This makes the BW 606 30% heavier than the Bronze 2.

Here is a comparison of how Bronze 2 and BW 606's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
B&W 606
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 2:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Hex-key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • What's in the Box of B&W 606?

    Here are the items that come with the BW 606:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Two-piece foam port plugs
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • 4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)
  • Manual
  • Bowers & Wilkins brochure
  • Warranty Information

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 2 over Bowers & Wilkins 606
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 88 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Low Frequency Response 42 Hz vs 52 Hz Generates deeper bass
    High Frequency Response 30k Hz vs 28k Hz Generates higher frequency
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Base Surface Area 519cm2 vs 615cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Bowers & Wilkins 606 over Monitor Audio Bronze 2

    Max Input Power 120 watts vs 100 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Height 345mm vs 350mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs B&W 606 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Bowers & Wilkins 606
    Brand Monitor Audio Bowers Wilkins
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 30-100 watts 30-120 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance n/a 3.7 ohms
    Frequency Response 42-30k Hz 52-28k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition C-CAM Continuum
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Dome Hard-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 3100Hz n/a
    Firing Direction front rear
    Suggested Break-in Period n/a allow up to a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15 hours of average use for the parts to attain their intended design characteristics.
    Physical Specs
    Height 350.0mm (13.8") 345.0mm (13.6")
    Width 185.0mm (7.3") 190.0mm (7.5")
    Depth 281.0mm (11.1") 324.0mm (12.8")
    Weight 5.30kg (11.7lbs) 6.90kg (15.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Vinyl
    Available Colors Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black Black, White, Oak
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 30-31" 24-26"
    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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