Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Monitor Audio. It features a 1" gold dome C-CAM with uniform dispersion (UD) waveguide Tweeter and 2 x 8" C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 32-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has an MSRP of 1496$ per pair.
Bronze 500 also gives the user optional Dolby Atmos capability by equipping the unit with upward-firing Dolby Atmos drivers.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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 500 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
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Speaker
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has a Frequency response range of 32-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 60-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 32 Hz, Bronze 500 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Monitor Audio Bronze 500, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Bronze 500's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Monitor Audio Bronze 500's 32Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Bronze 500's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Bronze 500:
Input Type
Bronze 500 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 38-7/16 x 11-9/16 x 14-3/8inch (977.0 x 294.0 x 366.0mm ).
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 500 is approximately 1076.0cm2 / 166.8inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Bronze 500, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Monitor Audio Bronze 500 weighs 18.05kg / 39.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Bronze 500's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $1500
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/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 500 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Rubber feet 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.
Available colors
Monitor Audio Bronze 500 is available in Black.
Does the Monitor Audio Bronze 500 come with a Grille?
Bronze 500 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 500?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Bronze 500:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Outrigger feet (w/ 4 adjustment dials and locking-nuts)4 Spikes (pre-installed on outrigger feet)4 Rubber feet4 Large course-thread screws4 Small machine screws2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)2 Foam port plugsHex-keyQuick Start GuideImportant Safety Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Bronze 500.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.