Monitor Audio Bronze 50 vs Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G Comparison

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Monitor Audio Bronze 50

Passive Bookshelf | 40-30k Hz

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Monitor Audio Bronze 50 vs Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by Monitor Audio. Monitor Audio Bronze 50 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Bronze Centre 7G is a Center Channel speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio Bronze 50 and Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Monitor Audio Bronze 50	Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G
Design	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1" Hard-Dome	1" Hard-Dome
Woofer	5.25" C-CAM	2 x 6"
Frequency response	40-30k Hz	50-30k Hz
Sensitivity	85 dB	88 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Power range	20-80 watts	—
Weight	5.00kg / 11lbs	8.14kg / 17.9lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	11.0" x 6.5" x 10.4" 281.0 x 166.0 x 265.0mm	8-1/8" x 19-3/4" x 9-1/8" 207.0 x 502.0 x 232.0mm

Bronze 50 and Bronze Centre 7G are members of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Monitor Audio Bronze Series History

Model	Body	Frequency	Sensitivity	Impedance	Woofer
Monitor Audio Bronze 2	Bookshelf	42-30k Hz	90 dB	8Ω	1 x 6.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 50	Bookshelf	40-30k Hz	85 dB	8Ω	1 x 5.25"
Monitor Audio Bronze 100	Bookshelf	37-30k Hz	87 dB	8Ω	1 x 8"
Monitor Audio Bronze 1	Bookshelf	55-30k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	1 x 5.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 500	Floor-standing	32-30k Hz	90 dB	8Ω	2 x 8"
Monitor Audio Bronze 200	Floor-standing	35-30k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	2 x 5.25"
Monitor Audio Bronze C150	Center Channel	66-30k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	1 x 5.25"
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G	Floor-standing	34-30k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	2 x 6"
Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G	Center Channel	50-30k Hz	88 dB	8Ω	2 x 6"
Monitor Audio Bronze AMS 7G	Surround	83-30k Hz	86 dB	8Ω	x 4"

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.

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Drivers

Both Bronze 50 and Bronze Centre 7G are 2-way speakers.

Monitor Audio Bronze 50

Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G

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 50	Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	1 x 5.25-inch	2 x 6-inch

Bronze 50 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, the Bronze Centre 7G features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6" Woofer.

Frequency Response

Bronze 50 has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz whereas Bronze Centre 7G has a frequency range of 50-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Bronze 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Bronze Centre 7G's min frequency of 50Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 50

Bronze Centre 7G

Min

Average

Median

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 50 and Bronze Centre 7G have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Bronze 50 sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the Bronze Centre 7G's is at 88 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Bronze 50, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Bronze 50

Bronze Centre 7G

Min

Average

Median

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Monitor Audio Bronze 50

Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Bronze 50 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Bronze Centre 7G has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/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 50's and Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Bronze 50 has external dimensions of 281.0 x 166.0 x 265.0mm (11.0 x 6.5 x 10.4inch) whereas Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G has external dimensions of 207.0 x 502.0 x 232.0mm (8-1/8inch x 19-3/4inch x 9-1/8inch).

Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G is 74mm shorter and 33mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Bronze 50 but it is also 336mm wider.

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 50 is approximately 439.9cm² / 68.2inch² and base area of the Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G is approximately 1164.6cm² / 180.5inch². The Bronze 50 requires 62% less surface area than the Bronze Centre 7G which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze 50?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 50:

2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
2 Grilles
4 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
2 Foam port plugs
8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
Hex-key
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Instructions

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G?

Here are the items that come with the Bronze Centre 7G:

Center-channel loudspeaker
Grille
2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
4 Self-adhesive rubber feet
Hex-key
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Instructions

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze 50 over Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G

Low Frequency Response	40 Hz vs 50 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Base Surface Area	439cm² vs 1164cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	550USD vs 998USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G over Monitor Audio Bronze 50

Sensitivity	88 dB vs 85 dB	Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size	6 inches vs 5.25 inches	Larger woofer
Number of Woofers	2 vs 1	More woofers
Height	207mm vs 281mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 vs Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio Bronze 50	Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G
Brand	Monitor Audio	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Bookshelf speakers	Center channel speaker
Sensitivity	85 dB	88 dB
Impedance	8 ohms	8 ohms
Impedance	4.4 ohms	n/a
Frequency Response	40-30k Hz	50-30k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	1	2
Woofer Size	5.25"	6"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	n/a
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Hard-Dome	Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Crossover Frequency	2500Hz	n/a
Firing Direction	rear	n/a
Physical Specs
Height	281.0mm (11.1")	207.0mm (8.1")
Width	166.0mm (6.5")	502.0mm (19.8")
Depth	265.0mm (10.4")	232.0mm (9.1")
Weight	5.00kg (11lbs)	8.14kg (17.9lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex
Finish	MDF/Wood-grain vinyl	n/a
Available Colors	Walnut, Black, White, Urban Grey	Walnut
Mounting Bracket	No	No
Recommended Stand Height	28-32"	n/a
Grille	Yes	n/a
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	Yes	n/a
Other
Parts Warranty	5 Years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

Verdict

Siblings in Monitor Audio's Bronze series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	A	Monitor Audio Bronze 50 digs deeper - 40Hz against 50Hz.
Amplifier needs	B	Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G is more sensitive (88dB vs 85dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier.
Size	depends	Monitor Audio Bronze 50 is easier to place; Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
Type	depends	A Passive Bookshelf against a Passive Center Channel - a different job rather than a better one.
Cabinet	depends	Ported vs Sealed. Sealed is tighter and happier near a wall; ported digs lower but wants space behind it.
Expandability	A	Monitor Audio Bronze 50: bi-amping.
Price	A	Monitor Audio Bronze 50 is cheaper - $550 against $998, about 45% less; arguably a different class.

A Monitor Audio Bronze 50 B Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 50Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. In a large or open-plan room, Monitor Audio Bronze Centre 7G has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Monitor Audio Bronze 50 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.