In this review, we will be comparing Bronze 300 7G and Prime Tower, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and SVS.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G and SVS Prime Tower first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G | SVS Prime Tower |
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| Brand | Monitor Audio
United Kingdom · founded 1972 | SVS
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | 1" dome |
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| Midrange | — | 4.5" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6" C-CAM | 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene |
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| Frequency response | 34-30k Hz | 30-25k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | 40-150 watts | 20-250 watts |
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| Weight | 15.63kg / 34.4lbs | 18.23kg / 40.1lbs |
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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 | 36-5/8" x 8" x 11-11/16"
931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm |
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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 Prime Tower 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 7GSVS Prime Tower
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 |
SVS Prime Tower |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4.5-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Bronze 300 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6" C-CAM Woofer. On the other hand, the Prime Tower features a 1" aluminum dome Tweeter, a 4.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Polypropylene Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 350Hz and 2100Hz.
Frequency Response
Bronze 300 7G has a frequency range of 34-30k Hz whereas Prime Tower has a frequency range of 30-25k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Prime Tower 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 Prime Tower 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 Prime Tower's is at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to SVS Prime Tower, 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.
Prime Tower can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas Bronze 300 7G has a max power handling value of 150 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Prime Tower.
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
Bronze 300 7G features Binding Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Prime Tower has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
SVS Prime Tower'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 300 7G's and SVS Prime Tower'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 SVS Prime Tower has external dimensions of 931.0 x 204.0 x 297.0mm (36-5/8 x 8 x 11-11/16inch).
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 66mm wider, 79mm taller and 96mm deeper than SVS Prime Tower.
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 SVS Prime Tower is approximately 605.9cm2 / 93.9inch2. The Bronze 300 7G requires 75% more surface area than the Prime Tower 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 SVS Prime Tower weighs 18.23kg / 40.1lbs. This makes the Prime Tower 17% heavier than the Bronze 300 7G.
Here is a comparison of how Bronze 300 7G and Prime Tower'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 SVS Prime Tower?
Here are the items that come with the Prime Tower:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Grille (pre-installed)
- 4 Elastomer isolation feet (pre-installed)
- 4 Spike feet
- 4 Nuts
- 4 Protective discs
- Owners Manual
- SVS brochure
- Online Product Registration Card
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
25k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Price per pair* |
1249USD
vs
1400USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
150 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
6.5 inches
vs
6 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
30 Hz
vs
34 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
931mm
vs
1010mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
605cm2
vs
1061cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G |
SVS Prime Tower |
| Brand |
Monitor Audio |
SVS |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
40-150 watts |
20-250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
88 dB |
87 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
34-30k Hz |
30-25k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
C-CAM |
Polypropylene |
| Woofer Surround Material |
Rubber |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Hard-Dome |
dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
4.5" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
350Hz and 2100Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1010.0mm (39.8") |
931.0mm (36.7") |
| Width |
270.0mm (10.6") |
204.0mm (8") |
| Depth |
393.0mm (15.5") |
297.0mm (11.7") |
| Weight |
15.63kg (34.4lbs) |
18.23kg (40.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
|
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
MDF/Vinyl |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
Black |
Black |
| Grille |
n/a |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
Yes |
No |
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 2015 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 | SVS Prime Tower digs deeper - 30Hz against 34Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (88dB vs 87dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | B | SVS Prime Tower takes more power (250W vs 150W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | SVS Prime Tower is easier to place; Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | A | Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G: 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 $1,400, about 11% less. |
A Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G B SVS Prime Tower
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?
The usual trade-off: SVS Prime Tower measures better, Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G costs about about 12% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. In a large or open-plan room, Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, SVS Prime Tower is the easier speaker to get right.
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.