In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 300 7G and Imagine X2T, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G and PSB Imagine X2T first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G | PSB Imagine X2T |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" C-CAM | 2 x 6.2" Clay/Ceramic/Poly |
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| Frequency response | 34-30k Hz | 30-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 90 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 40-150 watts | 20-200 watts |
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| Weight | 15.63kg / 34.4lbs | 23.60kg / 51.9lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39-3/4" x 10-5/8" x 15-7/16"
1010.0 x 270.0 x 393.0mm | 40-1/8" x 9" x 16-3/4"
1020.0 x 229.0 x 426.0mm |
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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
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Bronze 300 7G is a 2-way design whereas the Imagine X2T is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7GPSB Imagine X2T
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
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 300 7G |
PSB Imagine X2T |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
2 x 6.2-inch
|
Bronze 300 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6" C-CAM Woofer. On the other hand, the Imagine X2T features a 1" titanium with neodymium magnets Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 2 x 6.2" Clay/Ceramic/Poly Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 500Hz and 2200Hz.
Frequency Response
Bronze 300 7G has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz whereas Imagine X2T has a frequency range of 30-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Imagine X2T can go slightly deeper then the Bronze 300 7G's min frequency of 34Hz.
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 300 7G and Imagine X2T have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Bronze 300 7G sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Imagine X2T's is at 90 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the PSB Imagine X2T a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G, 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.
Imagine X2T can handle a max power of 200 watts RMS, whereas Bronze 300 7G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Imagine X2T.
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.
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Bronze 300 7G and Imagine X2T features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
PSB Imagine X2T's 5-Way post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
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 300 7G's and PSB Imagine X2T's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G has external dimensions of 1010.0 x 270.0 x 393.0mm (39-3/4inch x 10-5/8inch x 15-7/16inch) whereas PSB Imagine X2T has external dimensions of 1020.0 x 229.0 x 426.0mm (40-1/8 x 9 x 16-3/4inch).
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is 10mm shorter and 33mm less deeper than PSB Imagine X2T but it is also 41mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G needs about 9% more floor or shelf area. PSB Imagine X2T is 33mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall.
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 300 7G is approximately 1061.1cm2 / 164.5inch2 and base area of the PSB Imagine X2T is approximately 975.5cm2 / 151.2inch2. The Bronze 300 7G requires 9% more surface area than the Imagine X2T which gives it a small disadvantage 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 300 7G weighs 15.63kg / 34.4lbs and the PSB Imagine X2T weighs 23.60kg / 51.9lbs. This makes the Imagine X2T 51% heavier than the Bronze 300 7G.
Here is a comparison of how Bronze 300 7G and Imagine X2T's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 300 7G:
- 2 Floorstanding loudspeakers
- 2 Grilles
- 8 Outrigger feet
- 8 Spikes
- Eight M10x25mm hex-screws
- Eight M4x15mm hex-screws
- 4 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Foam port plugs
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety
What's in the Box of PSB Imagine X2T?
Here are the items that come with the Imagine X2T:
- Floor-standing speaker
- Grille
- 4 Rubber feet
- 4 Spiked Feet
- Wrench
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1010mm
vs
1020mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1249USD
vs
1500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
200 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Sensitivity |
90 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
6.2 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Base Surface Area |
975cm2
vs
1061cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G |
PSB Imagine X2T |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-150 watts |
20-200 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
90 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
34-30k Hz |
30-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.2" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM |
Clay/Ceramic/Poly |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Hard-Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
500Hz and 2200Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1010.0mm (39.8") |
1020.0mm (40.2") |
| Width |
270.0mm (10.6") |
229.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
393.0mm (15.5") |
426.0mm (16.8") |
| Weight |
15.63kg (34.4lbs) |
23.60kg (51.9lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
A generation apart: Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is the newer design, against a 2013 model. Newer is not automatically better, but the older one is more likely to be discounted or near run-out.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | PSB Imagine X2T digs deeper - 30Hz against 34Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | PSB Imagine X2T is more sensitive (90dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | B | PSB Imagine X2T takes more power (200W vs 150W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | depends | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G: bi-amping; PSB Imagine X2T: bi-amping. Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G sits in a wider range (11 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | A | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is cheaper - $1,249 against $1,500, about 17% less. |
A Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G B PSB Imagine X2T
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?
PSB Imagine X2T leads across most of the measured areas for a fairly modest premium, which makes it the easier pick if the budget stretches. Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is the one to take if it does not. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, PSB Imagine X2T 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.