Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2016. 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. Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has an MSRP of 299$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Monitor Audio's Bronze Series of Loudspeakers
Bronze 1 is a member of Monitor Audio's Bronze series of Passive speakers. Bronze is Monitor Audio's entry-level range, popular affordable British speakers with C-CAM metal-cone drivers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Monitor Audio Bronze Series Speakers
Monitor Audio Bronze Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Speaker
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has a Frequency response range of 55-30k Hz and Power Range of 20-70 watts. With a minimum frequency of 55 Hz, Bronze 1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Bronze 1's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
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Monitor Audio Bronze 1's C-CAM Woofer
Monitor Audio Bronze 1's Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1?
The 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.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–70 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Bronze 1 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Back View
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 External Dimensions and Weight
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 ).
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 Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is approximately 338.3cm2 / 52.4inch2.
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WeightThe Monitor Audio Bronze 1 weighs 3.50kg / 7.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Bronze 1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $300
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a 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.
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 Port
Available colors
Monitor Audio Bronze 1 is available in Walnut, White, Rosemah and Black.
Wall Mounting
Bronze 1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 come with a Grille?
Bronze 1 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to 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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Bronze 1.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
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.