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Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Review

Main Features

  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" C-CAM Woofer
  • 40-30k Hz Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:20-80watts
  • Weight:11 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.0" x 6.5" x 10.4"
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Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Review

Bronze 50 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Monitor. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Monitor Audio Bronze 50 has an MSRP of 550$ per pair.

Bronze 50 is a member of Monitor's Bronze series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

Monitor Bronze Series Speakers
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Monitor Audio Bronze 100
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37-30k Hz 87 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
Monitor Audio Bronze 50
40-30k Hz 85 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"
Monitor Audio Bronze 500
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32-30k Hz 90 dB8Ω 2 x 8"
Monitor Audio Bronze 200
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35-30k Hz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"


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Frequency Response

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 has a Frequency response range of 40-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-80 watts. At a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Bronze 50 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. Here we have a comparison of how Bronze 50'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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Monitor Audio Bronze 50
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Bookshelf Speakers
Monitor Audio Bronze 50
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Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Monitor Audio Bronze 50's 40Hz:

  • Monitor Audio Bronze 100 with Low Frequency of 37 Hz (Compare w/ Bronze 50)
  • Polk XT20 with Low Frequency of 38 Hz (Compare w/ Bronze 50)


What is the Crossover frequency of Monitor Audio Bronze 50?

Crossover frequency of the Bronze 50 is set to 2500Hz. 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 50's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms but can go down to as low as 4.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 85 dB.

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Monitor Audio Bronze 50
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Is the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 an easy to drive speaker?

8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Bronze 50 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Monitor Audio Bronze 50 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with hogh output if you like listening your music at high volume levels.

Minimum Impedance of Monitor Audio Bronze 50

Even though the nominal impedance of the Bronze 50 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Monitor is 4.4 ohms Monitor Audio Bronze 50 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.

Input Type

Bronze 50 has Post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.0 x 6.5 x 10.4inch (281.0 x 166.0 x 265.0mm ). Each speaker weighs 5.00kg / 11lbs.

To have a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Bronze 50, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Monitor Audio Bronze 50 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Cabinet type and Materials

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 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.

Speaker Feet

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 comes with 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.

It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.

Port Position

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 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 50 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 50 is available in Walnut, Black, White, Urban Grey.

Wall Mounting

Bronze 50 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

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
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Monitor Audio Bronze 50, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Bronze 50

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 speaker:
    Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Bronze 50

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Bronze 50 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Bronze 50

    Warranty

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


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