Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 2 Comparison

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Passive Bookshelf | 42-30k Hz

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 2 and Reva 2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from Monitor Audio and Wharfedale.

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

Wharfedale Reva 2 Key Specs

2-way Design

1" Dome Tweeter

5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer

48-20k Hz Frequency Response

86 dB Sensitivity

Impedance: 8ohms

Power Range:20-80watts

Weight:7.82kg

Dimensions (H x W x D): 358.0" x 7-7/8" x 12-13/16"( 358.0 x 201.0 x 326.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 and Wharfedale Reva 2 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	Wharfedale Reva 2
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 Wharfedale Reva 2 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 Reva 2 are 2-way speakers.

Driver	Monitor Audio Bronze 2	Wharfedale Reva 2
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	1 x 6.5-inch	1 x 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 Reva 2 features a 1" woven textile Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Woven Glass Fiber Woofer .

Frequency Response

Bronze 2 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz whereas Reva 2 has a frequency range of 48-20k 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 Reva 2's min frequency of 48Hz.

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

Reva 2

Min

Average

Max

High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Wharfedale Reva 2

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 Reva 2 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 Reva 2's is at 86 dB. This 4 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale Reva 2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 2

Reva 2

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 100 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Reva 2 has a max power handling value of 80 watts RMS, 20 watts less than the Bronze 2.

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 Reva 2 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Wharfedale Reva 2's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Bronze 2 has a front firing port whereas Reva 2 has a bottom firing ports. Monitor Audio Bronze 2's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wharfedale Reva 2 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 Wharfedale Reva 2'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 Wharfedale Reva 2 has external dimensions of 358.0 x 201.0 x 326.0mm ( 14-1/16 x 7-7/8 x 12-13/16inch) .

Wharfedale Reva 2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 16mm wider, 8mm taller and 45mm deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 2.

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 Wharfedale Reva 2 is approximately 655.3cm² / 101.6inch². The Bronze 2 requires 21% less surface area than the Reva 2 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 weighs 5.30kg / 11.7lbs and the Wharfedale Reva 2 weighs 7.82kg / 17.2lbs. This makes the Reva 2 48% heavier than the Bronze 2.

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

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers

Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Wharfedale Reva 2

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 Wharfedale Reva 2?

Here are the items that come with the Reva 2:

2 Bookshelf loudspeakers

2 Grilles (pre-installed)

8 Self-adhesive rubber feet

4 Jumper bars (pre-installed)

Pair of white gloves

User-feets Manual

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 2 over Wharfedale Reva 2

Max Input Power	100 watts vs 80 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity	90 dB vs 86 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	6.5 inches vs 5 inches	Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response	42 Hz vs 48 Hz	Generates deeper bass
High Frequency Response	30k Hz vs 20k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Height	350mm vs 358mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	519cm² vs 655cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Wharfedale Reva 2 over Monitor Audio Bronze 2

Monitor Audio Bronze 2 vs Wharfedale Reva 2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio Bronze 2	Wharfedale Reva 2
Brand	Monitor Audio	Wharfedale
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Bookshelf speakers
Power Range	30-100 watts	20-80 watts
Sensitivity	90 dB	86 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Frequency Response	42-30k Hz	48-20k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	1
Woofer Size	6.5"	5"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM	Woven Glass Fiber
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Dome	Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Crossover Frequency	3100Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	front	bottom
Physical Specs
Height	350.0mm (13.8")	358.0mm (14.1")
Width	185.0mm (7.3")	201.0mm (7.9")
Depth	281.0mm (11.1")	326.0mm (12.8")
Weight	5.30kg (11.7lbs)	7.82kg (17.2lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF/Wood-grain vinyl	Wood composite laminate
Available Colors	Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black	Walnut, Black
Mounting Bracket	No	No
Recommended Stand Height	30-31"	24"
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