BRX is a 2-way Passive Passive Radiator Bookshelf speaker by GoldenEar. It features a Folded Ribbon Tweeter and 1 x 6" Polypropylene Woofer. BRX also employs two rectangular side-mounted passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. GoldenEar BRX has an MSRP of 1598$ per pair.
What size of room is the GoldenEar BRX speaker good for?
The size of the room that you are planning to use the GoldenEar BRX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various size of environments considering its size and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
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What is the Frequency Response of the GoldenEar BRX speaker?
GoldenEar BRX has a Frequency response range of 40-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-250 watts. At a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, BRX will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who likes to experience a full range response will still benefit from use of a subwooofer though.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with GoldenEar BRX, check the Powered Subwoofers under $2000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless from the price.
Here we have a comparison of how BRX's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 4 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the GoldenEar BRX's 40Hz:
What is the Impedance and Sensitivity of the GoldenEar BRX? Is it an easy to drive speaker?
GoldenEar BRX's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so GoldenEar BRX is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of GoldenEar BRX is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check our Integrated Amplifiers page to find an amplifier to pair with the GoldenEar BRX.
Input Type
BRX features 5-way post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.
GoldenEar BRX Back View
GoldenEar BRX External Dimensions and Weight
GoldenEar BRX has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12-1/8 x 8-1/8 x 12-5/16inch (308.0 x 207.0 x 313.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of GoldenEar BRX is approximately 647.9cm2 / 100.4inch2.
WeightThe GoldenEar BRX weighs 5.45kg / 12lbs (per piece). Here is a comparison of how BRX's weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
GoldenEar BRX has a
Passive Radiator type cabinet and MDF/Lacquer finish.
Port Position
GoldenEar BRX is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
GoldenEar BRX is available in and Gloss Black.
Wall Mounting
BRX doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.
Does the GoldenEar BRX come with a Grille?
BRX comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound pass as clearly as possible.
What's in the Box of GoldenEar BRX?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of BRX:
Bookshelf loudspeaker
Grille
Owner's Manual
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.