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Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Review

Main Features

  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5.5" C-CAM Woofer
  • 55-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-70watts
  • Weight:7.75 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 10.2" x 6.4" x 8.0"
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Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Review

Bronze 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Monitor Audio. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" C-CAM Woofer.

Frequency Response

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has a Frequency response range of 55-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-70 watts. At a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, Bronze 1 will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer.

Crossover frequency for Bronze 1 is at 2700Hz.

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The Bookshelf model with the lowest Low Frequency level in our database is Wharfedale Elysian 2, with bass extending down to impressive 35 Hz.

On the other hand, model with the highest Frequency is Sony SS-CS5 with its high frequency limit of 50 kHz.



Impedance and Sensitivity

Monitor Audio Bronze 1's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms and has a sensitivity of 88 dB.

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Input Type

Bronze 1 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.

Cabinet type and Materials

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is a back-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

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is available in Walnut, White, Rosemah, Black.

Weight and Dimensions

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.2inch x 6.4inch x 8.0inch (260.0mm x 165.0mm x 205.0mm ).
Each speaker weighs 7.75lbs (3.50kg ).

Wall Mounting

Bronze 1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

What's in the Box?

  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Hex-key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • User's Manual

    Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Bronze 1

    Official Brochure

    Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Bronze 1

    Official Product Page

    Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Bronze 1

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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