In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 200 and Concord, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and KLH.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Bronze 200 and KLH Concord first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Bronze 200 | KLH Concord |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | KLH
United States · founded 1957 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide | 1" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 5.25" C-CAM | 2 x 6.5" Kevlar |
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| Frequency response | 35-30k Hz | 28-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 94 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 40-120 watts | up to 225 watts |
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| Weight | 12.84kg / 28.2lbs | 20.45kg / 45lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36" x 9" x 12-1/8"
915.0 x 229.0 x 308.0mm | 40-3/8" x 8-5/16" x 14-15/16"
1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm |
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The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Bronze 200 and Concord are 2-way speakers.
Monitor Audio Bronze 200KLH Concord
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Bronze 200 |
KLH Concord |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 5.25-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Bronze 200 features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer. On the other hand, the Concord features a 1" anodized aluminum Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Kevlar Woofer.
Frequency Response
Bronze 200 has a frequency range of 35-30k Hz whereas Concord has a frequency range of 28-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Concord can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze 200's min frequency of 35Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing 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 200 and Concord have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Bronze 200 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Concord's is at 94 dB. This 6 dB difference makes the KLH Concord a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 200, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing 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.
Concord can handle a max power of 225 watts RMS, whereas Bronze 200 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 105 watts less than the Concord.
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.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Bronze 200 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Concord has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KLH Concord's 5-Way post terminals
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 200's and KLH Concord's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Bronze 200 has external dimensions of 915.0 x 229.0 x 308.0mm (36 x 9 x 12-1/8inch) whereas KLH Concord has external dimensions of 1026.0 x 212.0 x 380.0mm (40-3/8 x 8-5/16 x 14-15/16inch).
Monitor Audio Bronze 200 is 111mm shorter and 72mm less deeper than KLH Concord but it is also 17mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Bronze 200 and KLH Concord in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Bronze 200 and KLH Concord 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 200 is approximately 705.3cm2 / 109.3inch2 and base area of the KLH Concord is approximately 805.6cm2 / 124.9inch2. The Bronze 200 requires 12% less surface area than the Concord 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 200 weighs 12.84kg / 28.2lbs and the KLH Concord weighs 20.45kg / 45lbs. This makes the Concord 59% heavier than the Bronze 200.
Here is a comparison of how Bronze 200 and Concord's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 200?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 200:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)
- 4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Large course-thread screws
- 4 Small machine screws
- 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
- 2 Foam port plugs
- Hex-key
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
What's in the Box of KLH Concord?
Here are the items that come with the Concord:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille
- 4 Spike feet (w/ locking nut attached)
- 4 Protective discs
- 4 Rubber feet
- Port plug
- Manual
- ATTENTION! note
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Dolby Atmos Drivers |
Optional
vs
No
|
Dolby Atmos Compatibility |
 Height |
915mm
vs
1026mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
705cm2
vs
805cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Max Input Power |
225 watts
vs
120 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
94 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
28 Hz
vs
35 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Price per pair* |
1000USD
vs
1150USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Monitor Audio Bronze 200 |
KLH Concord |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
KLH |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-120 watts |
up to 225 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
94 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
35-30k Hz |
28-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
5.25" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM |
Kevlar |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Butyl Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide |
n/a |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
915.0mm (36") |
1026.0mm (40.4") |
| Width |
229.0mm (9") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
308.0mm (12.1") |
380.0mm (15") |
| Weight |
12.84kg (28.2lbs) |
20.45kg (45lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
10 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | KLH Concord digs deeper - 28Hz against 35Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | KLH Concord is more sensitive (94dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | B | KLH Concord takes more power (225W vs 120W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Monitor Audio Bronze 200 is easier to place; KLH Concord is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | Monitor Audio Bronze 200: bi-amping and Atmos drivers. |
| Price | B | KLH Concord is cheaper - $1,000 against $1,150, about 13% less. |
A Monitor Audio Bronze 200 B KLH Concord
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
KLH Concord is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Monitor Audio Bronze 200 if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 35Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, KLH Concord is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.