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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Passive Bookshelf | 42-30k Hz

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Passive Bookshelf | 37-30k Hz

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 2 and Bronze 100, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Monitor Audio

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 )

Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 8" C-CAM Woofer
  • 37-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:30-100watts
  • Weight:7.80kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 376.0" x 9.0" x 12.7"( 376.0 x 231.0 x 325.0mm )

Bronze 2 and Bronze 100 are members of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Monitor Audio Bronze Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Bookshelf 42-30k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 50
  
Bookshelf 40-30k Hz 85 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Monitor Audio Bronze 100
Bookshelf 37-30k Hz 87 dB8Ω 1 x 8"
Monitor Audio Bronze 1
  
Bookshelf 55-30k Hz 88 dB8Ω 1 x 5.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 500
  
Floor-standing 32-30k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Monitor Audio Bronze 200
  
Floor-standing 35-30k Hz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"

What size room are the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100
Near-field Average Average
Small Room Good Good
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Poor Poor
Very Large Room Bad Bad

(* 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 Bronze 100 are 2-way speakers.

Driver Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Monitor Audio Bronze 100
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 8-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 Bronze 100 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200Hz.

Frequency Response

Bronze 2 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz whereas Bronze 100 has a frequency range of 37-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 37Hz, the Bronze 100 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze 2's min frequency of 42Hz.

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
Bronze 100
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Monitor Audio Bronze 100
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 Bronze 100 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 Bronze 100's is at 87 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 100, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 2
Bronze 100
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 and Bronze 100 has the same power range of 30-100 watts.

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 Bronze 100 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Bronze 2 has a front firing port whereas Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100'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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 has external dimensions of 376.0 x 231.0 x 325.0mm ( 14.8 x 9.0 x 12.7inch) .

Monitor Audio Bronze 100 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 46mm wider, 26mm taller and 44mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 2.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 in scale.

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 is approximately 750.8cm2 / 116.4inch2. The Bronze 2 requires 31% less surface area than the Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Size Comparison on a Media Console
Size Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 100 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100 weighs 7.80kg / 17.2lbs. This makes the Bronze 100 47% heavier than the Bronze 2.

Here is a comparison of how Bronze 2 and Bronze 100's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
Monitor Audio Bronze 100
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 Monitor Audio Bronze 100?

    Here are the items that come with the Bronze 100:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 4 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Hex-key
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 2 over Monitor Audio Bronze 100
    Sensitivity 90 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Height 350mm vs 376mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 519cm2 vs 750cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 100 over Monitor Audio Bronze 2

    Woofer Size 8 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
    Low Frequency Response 37 Hz vs 42 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Monitor Audio Bronze 100
    Brand Monitor Audio Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 30-100 watts 30-100 watts
    Sensitivity 90 dB 87 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance n/a 4.5 ohms
    Frequency Response 42-30k Hz 37-30k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 8"
    Woofer Composition C-CAM C-CAM
    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 2200Hz
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 350.0mm (13.8") 376.0mm (14.8")
    Width 185.0mm (7.3") 231.0mm (9.1")
    Depth 281.0mm (11.1") 325.0mm (12.8")
    Weight 5.30kg (11.7lbs) 7.80kg (17.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
    Available Colors Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black Walnut, Black, White, Urban Grey
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height 30-31" 22-26"
    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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