In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Bronze 200 is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Bronze 2 and Bronze 200 are members of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Monitor Audio Bronze Series History
What size room are the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 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:
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 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
Both Bronze 2 and Bronze 200 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 |
Monitor Audio Bronze 200 |
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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 6.5-inch
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2 x 5.25-inch
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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 200 features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer .
Frequency Response
Bronze 2 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz 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 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
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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 200 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 200's is at 88 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 200, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
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 Bronze 200.
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 200 features dual binding post speaker terminals for 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2's and Monitor Audio Bronze 200'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 200 has external dimensions of 915.0 x 229.0 x 308.0mm ( 36 x 9 x 12-1/8inch) .
Monitor Audio Bronze 200 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 44mm wider, 565mm taller and 27mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 2.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Monitor Audio Bronze 200 in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 2 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is approximately 519.9cm2 / 80.6inch2 and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze 200 is approximately 705.3cm2 / 109.3inch2. The Bronze 2 requires 26% less surface area than the Bronze 200 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 200?
Here are the items that come with the Bronze 200:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Rubber feet4 Large course-thread screws4 Small machine screws2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)2 Foam port plugsHex-keyQuick Start GuideImportant Safety Instructions