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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:7.700 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. The speaker has a frequency range of 55-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB.

Bronze 1 is a member of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Monitor Audio Bronze Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Monitor Audio Bronze 1
55-30k Hz 88 dB8Ω 1 x 5.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 2
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42-30k Hz 90 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"


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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. Here we have a comparison of how Bronze 1's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.

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What is the Crossover frequency of Monitor Audio Bronze 1?

Crossover frequency of the Bronze 1 is set to 2700Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.

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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Monitor Audio Bronze 1
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Is the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 an easy to drive speaker?

8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

88dB of Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive from Sensitivity perspective.

Input Type

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

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.2 x 6.4 x 8.0inch (260.0 x 165.0 x 205.0mm ). Each speaker weighs 3.50kg / 7.7lbs.

Cabinet type and Materials

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and MDF/Wood-grain vinyl finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.

Port Position

Monitor Audio Bronze 1 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. Bronze 1 comes with 2 Foam port plugs so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.

Available colors

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

Wall Mounting

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

Grille

Bronze 1 comes with grilles. The purpose of the speaker 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 Monitor Audio Bronze 1?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 1:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • Hex-key
  • Owner's Manual
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Monitor Audio Bronze 1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Bronze 1

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 speaker:
    Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Bronze 1

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 speaker can be found below:
    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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