AFFORDABLE, FUN BIG Sound!! Monitor Audio Speakers - BRONZE 100 Review

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► THE MONITOR AUDIO SPEAKERS REVIEW - BRONZE 100
AFFORDABLE, FUN BIG Sound!! Monitor Audio Speakers - BRONZE 100 Review
Most audiophiles will tell you if you want big sound, you have to have a big speaker, rarely advocating for the more compact little brother, the bookshelf speaker. The Bronze 100 bookshelf speakers easily test this theory. This small speaker is capable of big sound. If you like rock, hip hop or electronica music, you’ll enjoy these Monitor Audio speakers.
INTRO: 00:00
SPECS: 00:59
AMPLIFIERS: 01:55
PERFORMANCE: 02:41
HOME THEATER: 05:42
COMPARISONS: 07:19
CONCLUSION: 09:45
CONVERSATION: 10:33
OUTRO: 19:12
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[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

★ *QOTD: If you were a speaker designer, what would YOU emphasize: absolute neutrality or engagement?* ★ *REVIEWING: **amzn.to/36503U6**, **bit.ly/3c4fpfi** QUESTIONS? ✔︎ THE ⬆︎DESCRIPTION⬆︎* ★ *Love our outtakes? Be sure to watch to the end* ★ *COMMENT RULES: Please be respectful. No outside links, URLs, email addresses, etc. Violations are automatically deleted.*

[@creativeslink]

Is that big black tower behind you a Yamaha?

[@KristiWright]

@@creativeslink Yep!

[@creativeslink]

@@KristiWright thanks I almost bought those they are so pretty. Plus I work(ed) in music and Miss just seeing Yamaha logos on things. Went with jbl 570s again based on looks. I like neutrality in a speaker with tone controls or eq doin the lifting.

[@claypeterson8299]

The “Christy pull factor” is a totally valid metric! I think there’s legitimate value in whether or not she can be engaged with a speaker in a blind taste test sort of way, before she knows what it is, who’s it’s made by, how expensive it is or what it looks like.

[@MarcStJean1965]

Engagement for me to be impressive. What about a review On Devialet Phantom Gold? So different ! Could also be a Reactor 900 !

[@gabrielschack2282]

“Recreate Stonehenge”, loved it!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad!

[@zosojstro]

This quote “recreate Stonehenge” could become an audiophile meme so hilarious!! I love this channel it’s spot on with how I critique audio and listen to gear but also take me to a higher level in understanding how a component may perform in different environments. Well done

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you, John!

[@wizard44]

thanks for the new home theater goal. hehe

[@john_c1]

That was really funny :))

[@lukeselker5175]

I've been waiting for this one! Thank you for continuing to review gear that's accessible/practical for average joe!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It's our pleasure. We enjoy the more affordable stuff honestly, it's more fun. Shhh, don't tell anyone ;).

[@brainache555]

It’s very refreshing hearing a woman describing audio and gear. Nice format great reviews!

[@sabbathAndy]

Hands down the best Audiophile channel on youtube right now, never tired at the end of the video, clean clear presentation! Love you guys keep it up 😁👍

[@kvillamar]

You're good at what you do you've helped me in many ways my ques should I buy the floorstanding 500 instead of the 100

[@KAL-589]

Totally love this channel, the structure, and Kristi's view after the main review. Happy you went full time and it helped during C-19. You both are a joy to watch/listen to. Keep up the great work. Thank you both!

[@mikegallagher2732]

CONGRATS on the 150 K !!!!!!! You both have TOTALLY earned it and WELL deserved !!!! HANDS DOWN one of the BEST channels out there !!!!!!

[@mvereecken]

I was that one person laughing out loud for Stonehenge, hilarious! 😀Thank you for the entertaining and very informative reviews! I really enjoy listening and watching, and I enjoy and appreciate the interaction as a couple, plus the bloopers are fun to watch!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you so much for watching through to the end!!! Glad you got my Stonehenge joke!

[@damawsomedan]

Killing it with good content, thanks man.

[@davdidit6]

Neutral, natural,flat,detail and soundstage is what I want from speakers or any other audio source. While you have been one of my favorite reviewers for a long time, I really like Kristie’s input (sorry If I spelled her name wrong). Also lovin’ the bloopers/outtakes at the end. Just keeps getting better.

[@bluedunkyful]

Thanks for the review! I am very pleased with the choice made with your help, the speakers are absolutely brilliant.

[@Macedonio414]

Thank you so much for this review. I was searching for a pair of speakers for my audio set. My previous speakers were ok, kind of, but I was always playing around with the EQ to make them sound well, depending on the kind of music. After listening to this review and some others about these speakers, I finally decided to buy them. And I'm loving them! They are very versatile, and now I only have to lower the bass one decibel at most on my amplifier for some albums.

[@ashred9665]

Purchased the Bronze after watching your review - man, you are right this is one hell of a fun speaker. Everyone should own dynamic speakera once in their life and match it with appropriate equipment which balance it out and then hear the magic! This one is a champion at imaging (not the most accurate) and soundstage (wiiiide). Driving with MB Pro > Ares 2 > A90/Valhalla 2 > Marantz 6007 plus a JBL A120 subwoofer . Stirs!!!

[@jordanm2984]

I really like your video format where the first half is "formal" (or maybe just structured / scripted) and the other half being informal and conversational.

[@cameronkrause4712]

It's nice to find a set of speakers that is fun- I bought a really, really cheap pair of Sinclair Audio speakers once and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed them. They were the best 200 bucks I have spent.

[@MrRawkz]

Thank you, Andrew. Putting through together my first home theater system is a long time dream for me. I went with Bronze 100 after listening to them at the store and a RX- V6A amp. Both are based on your recommendations. Due to shortage, I have the amp but waiting on the speakers. Can't wait until I get the call from the store.

[@MrRawkz]

Got the speakers and connected them!! It took some tweaking to sound right since this is my first proper hifi system!! But after figuring out and configuring everything!! This was just wow!! Never imagined I could hear cinematic sounds and bass right here in my living room! Thoroughly enjoying thanks again for the review!

[@brucecheeseman7335]

Andrew - thank you!!! I have a fully set out home theatre and was looking to set up a separate stereo system. My main goal was I wanted a system that is fun to listen to and I would struggle to leave my listening room. Using this review and some other reviews you have done I settled on a combination of: Monitor Audio Bronze 100’s, Rotel A11 Tribute Amp & CD Player. I have added a ATI 1202 Power Amp (using the Rotel A11 Tribute as a pre amp) and an existing Oppo 103 as a Universal Player and a ifi iTube Pre Amp. As you remind us - the only person that has to enjoy this setup is me and I do - thanks in no small part to your (& Kristi’s) entertaining and informative reviews. Sorry I can not provide more feedback but I need to go back and continue listening….

[@robinwaters2455]

had mine for nearly a year they get even better with age

[@softrends]

Great review, I recently bought a used Bronze BR2 (not the lastest version) and hooked up to my reliable Parasound HCA-1000A. I was very disapointed, poor lows and highs where lacking clarity. I decided to get out of the closet a matched pair of old Carvers TFM-15CB. For me, the Carvers are no match against the Parasound. So I verical biamp the Bronze and OHHH BOY. The speakers came alive with tenfold delivery. Fast bass and super defined highs. I know this is just one setup I tried, but for anyone considering using the Monitor Bronze I highly recommend to try to biamp them.

[@michaelwright1602]

The Kristi metric... She did it again... They are in my Amazon to buy list. The Magnat Transpuls will be ordered next week, another Kristi favorite. Thanks Kristi!

[@Hkapersonal]

mate you guys are doing such a fantastic job. i love your channel. I have an AV showroom in Canberra Australia. Professional review. Not over analytical and pulling numbers from everywhere . Its just the right balance of review. And Christie, i believe your camera man, who you usually never formally introduce, is so honest. Love it. Keep going. I am a subscriber.

[@danbartels6473]

The wife comment from another room is a long running audiophile joke, loved that and the Stonehenge take.

[@oioionionone]

Just imagine for 1 second your wife or SA is this interested in your hobby! You’re living the dream brother, she’s a keeper x

[@geraldmellon740]

Great channel Andrew. Love the reviews. Peace and love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nickkyele]

Great review and I agree with you. I have them as rears with the 500s as fronts and the C150 centre. Absolutely love them!

[@markwinechairman]

Andrew & Kristi: You Make my Sunday Morning Coffee Time!!! Thank you Both for Your Honesty & Insight!!! Grounded Reviews!!! Have a Great Drizzly Sunday!!! Down the road here in sa....Congrats on Your 150+ subs!!!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Appreciate that so much, Mark! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@High.on.Life_DnB]

4 of these and a bronze c150 as center speaker. I once heard monitor audio speakers and will never forget what I heard there, better than most cinemas... those were probably the more expensive ones, but I've been wanting monitor audio speakers for ages, after finding this review I think I'm convinced I need to start saving up for these...

[@russfelger]

Love this! Putting Kristy's opinion and input into it was great, mostly because her way of describing how it engages her was spot on with me. "It doesn't have to be precise, but it has to engage me". That being said, and don't bash me for this, but, a pair of BOSE 701's- no rear vent, had my attention for a year, then aquired a pair of RCA bookshelf 8" 3-way, and was amazed. I've moved to the Cerwin Vega VE-12 as my final choice due to staying with true 2 channel (no sub), driving them with a NAD 319. With a quality EQ, it sounds impressive. Speaker design in my opinion, unless your job is critical listening, should always be for engagement. If the music doesn't engage you, why listen?

[@davidstrong8361]

Finally a new 8" bookshelf speaker. I'm still loving my Klipsch KSB 3.1's that I bought over 20 years ago. With or w/o my Klipsch KSW-12 subwoofer, they just sound awesome. When I was shopping for them, I listened to many more expensive Tannoys, Warf dales, etc...these, to me, sounded the most realistic. Now I just need a new receiver as my Outlaw 1050 is starting to drop the right channel pretty consistently. Maybe the Sony 1080 will be a good fit. Will just have to try it out. Thanks Andrew, for another fun, informative, down-to-earth review.

[@roig8578]

Glad the Monitor Audio brand gets some attention. I have the Monitor Audio Silver RX-1's and they are awesome. I compared them to speakers that are more expensive and I prefer the Silver RX-1's . As you said, imaging is so amazing. I really like having Kristi add her input at the end; that should be standard on all you videos :-). If you all liked the Bronze, imaging what the Monitor Audio Silver 100's would sound like? If I were a speaker designer, I would emphasize: engagement. I love your outtakes.

[@mikegallagher2732]

GREAT REVIEW !!!!!!! AND ESPECIALLY Kristi's opinion on speakers !!!!!! AWESOME.... LOVE IT....

[@tinjardas4152]

Thank you once again for great & detailed info!

[@HerrFinsternis]

I really like that monitor audio sound, very fresh in the mid and high range. The bronze BX2 are my first speakers and with the budget I had at the time it was an excellent buy for me, punching way above it's pricerange. And then a friend of mine who had some more cash to spend bought the silver 300's and I've been jealous ever since. Same sound, but so much better all round. But even so, I like my BX2s. They look really good without the grille on, and the sound makes me happy... most of the time ... When I forget MA has so much more to offer.

[@spaige660]

The outtakes are always so good!

[@claudekirsch187]

Well, I have the combi audiolab 6000A/ 6000CDT with the Audio Monitor Bronze 100 for about 6 weeks and I just can say that it sounds amazing! There is nothing missing with the Bronzes. Enough power and details. Thx for your inspiration videos! Greatings from Luxembourg!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So happy to hear you're happy!

[@tylerfike9315]

I've been waiting for a monitor audio review from you. I recently replaced my Silver RS6's with Silver 300's, and just love the MA sound. Great value in this brand.

[@rreichar1]

Nice review! Great job Andrew. I really enjoy hearing Kristi’s thoughts on the reviews as well. She adds a nice perspective. I hope she eventually decides to be on camera.

[@Inabottle]

I am currently designing a speaker; I am waiting on crossover parts right now. When designing it, I have aimed to have the most neutral response within a +- 1.5dB window. My design is an OB 3-Way speaker. I am using a 4" Planar, 5 3/4 Mid, 8" Bass. Once I get an in-phase linear response, I will see if I want to add any sort of excitement or emphasis in any area. This has been my covid project, and it's been a lot of fun learning about speakers and falling in love with sound all over again. Oh, and I have been hooked on the Soul soundtrack since Christmas.

[@michaelwright1602]

Well, ordered the Monitor Audio Silver 100 and matching C350 center channel... I have not read any negative reviews on these things, which says quite a bit. I picked mine up at Audio Advisor, got a great deal on both as they are on closeout and on sale. These are the 6G Silver 100 and C350 center, the new models are the 7G, I bought the 6G at 50% off retail. Very Happy! I just hope they sound as good as everyone says. And again, thank you Andrew and Kristi, Nemo Propaganda, Steve G and Randy the Cheap Audio Man... These Monitor Audio speakers appear to be a hit.

[@st.thomas5802]

Ive been eyeing Monitor Audios for a while now but thier price always holds me back-curious as to where you got such a good deal and what finish you chose?

[@Bradimus1]

I have these as of December. Plus the center channel. I agree if they do anything well it's imaging. I've yet to be all that impressed with the bass, but my room maybe a bit bigger. For the money I have no complaints. I went with the walnut finish.

[@treyhorn5645]

Congrats on the subs.... That's amazing! ❤️

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks Trey! Appreciate it!

[@thesinwi]

So Glad I found this channel. Now in a place where I can assemble a "system". For the price, and your review... this is a top 3 have to try. Thanks so much for this review

[@panganaranga]

Well explained, the really give you a hug. Bought some Nubert Nuboxx 40 and went to a store to find out if they are as bad as they felt. To me they are, unclear and separated sound felling like a bully pushing you aroundess. The Monitor Audio are amazing, even if I am not a big fan of the design especially the grill. But that sound for that money, a no brainer. Connected to a Marantz pm7000 i am sure theyˋll keep me smiling for years.

[@mikecriswell9431]

Great Review kids! And a very good looking speaker on those stands and for a pretty good price! And her metric is valid since most of us work or hang out in other parts of the house while the setup is by the tv. Every time you show the Pioneer a part of me dies. I gave mine away last year. If I had feelings, it would hurt. Keep up the great work! - AudiMike

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you Mike!

[@andreemilsen369]

These speakers are simply awsome. I have 6 of them in my cinema, including as center. Thw sound is so coherent, clear, punchy and...well....it is just yummy🤣😂🤣 When paired with subs, freeing up the speaker a bit, they sound clear and clean at really high volumes too. What amazes me the most, is the detailretrival, like, the ability to separate sounds in complex music and movies. Take Ready Player One, race sceene, and focus on the different cars bikes etc. It is easy to follow the sound of eacy individual. I just love these speakers😊 Also, I can not recomend enough to have identical spakers all the way (my atmos channels are not identical, not yet.. Bronze 100 is a bit big for my ceeling🙈). Love you guys 😊

[@godzitan4018]

Great review, Monitor Audio is a very serious brand, I'm glad you reviewed on of their products! I have a full 5.1.2 home cinema setup based on the previous iteration of these, rhe Bronze 2's, and they are such fun, dynamic, engaging speakers. They benefit a lot from 1 or 2 subs though, which is expected with their size. Btw loving the production value of your videos, it makes them so smooth, almost relaxing! Thanks!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hopefully we will get to experience the full home theater experience. Thank you so much for watching!

[@Jonathan-ff4wo]

If I wasn't already building my own 5.1.2 theater system with various GR Research monitors, I'd be VERY tempted to use Monitor Audio. For its price it's got it all. Can only imagine how the Dolby atmos audio from the new 4K LOTR movies sounds with it.

[@kerryleong99]

I've noticed that you're now including Kristy's (spelling?) thoughts in your videos, which is a nice perspective, less of an audiophile and more of a layperson. That's kind of where I am, and it's nice to hear both of your views, how they dovetail and diverge.

[@0-60STYLE]

They're on sale for $450 now so I finally snatched a pair

[@houndsong6402]

I have been trying to decide on speakers. I watch A LOT of reviews (since there is NOWHERE around me to actually listen to any) - your wife's comments on these speakers may have just made up my mind. She said exactly what I have been waiting to hear about a speaker - that they "move" her - make her want to get up and dance. I, like she, do not care about some abstract neutral "true" sounding speaker (they always sound flat to me). I want my music to grab me! I want it "flavored" a bit (by either amp or speaker). I want to FEEL the music. I want emotion from it. If these speakers can do that, they make my list! Thank you for another great review. On to 4000 reviews of amplifiers. LOL

[@AlistairMaxwell77]

i just got a pair of these for the main lounge . they are really really great for tv/movies . they seem more voiced for home theater than music .

[@coreymitchell2756]

Enjoy watching your vlogs and review of products. Thinking of upgrading my current home threater system by necessity

[@Spad3193]

I think I’ll be trying these. Thanks Andrew!!!

[@SeanBradford89]

These (along with a Sonos Amp) were my hard lockdown music system at work for 112 days. Incredible sound and great fun! Love 'em 🔊🎶🕺🏻😀

[@markh2038]

I came to this comments section only to search for "sonos amp" to see if anybody paired the two. This is exactly what I was hoping to find! I get the sense that the pair makes for a great "casual listening" system - maybe not audiophile grade, but the point of this review is that these are fun speakers. Just what I think I've been looking for.

[@SeanBradford89]

@@markh2038 Exactly. Not audiophile in any sense, but a really good pair. The Bronze can lean too far towards bright bordering on shrill with their wrong pairing. Thankfully, this wasn't the case and it was extremely listenable. Bass was huge and decent highs without the shrill. Enjoy 🔊🎶🕺🏻😁

[@69leehammond]

Have MONITOR AUDIO BRONZE in our AV setup. About 7 years old now. Love the brand & there sound :-)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So they DO make for good home theater speakers! Good to know!

[@regulartom5736]

My first ever hifi speaker was the monitor bronze bx2, I absolutely loved the thing, it sounds like they've stayed pretty true to their basic ethos with the latest update. Looks like a great starter speaker, WAF is on point 👌. For electronic music is was great, but when you threw any sort of classical or acoustic music at it the sound was a little bit unnatural, still fun though.

[@noco-pf3vj]

I tested Monitor Audio Silver 100 a while time ago, to replace my old Mordaunt Short MS-35ti. The bass on Silver 100 is better, the dynamic is there, but when playing music very loud (I like Metal genre music anyway), my old speaker shined silver 100 easily, especially in mid-region, guitar riffs, snare drum, bass guitar, all better on MS-35ti. I am interested in this Bronze 100 series because it's cheaper than Silver 100, maybe I give it a try someday.

[@pliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

For me having tried the MA B 100 the Silver hundreds hit my spot way more Same bass and excitement plus way way more detail

[@rayzor07]

Thank you Andrew, this review was just what I needed to make up my mind. Thank you thank thank you!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Powerpickle68]

I’m tempted to buy these which means buying an audio source because you were spot on about the Kanto YU6.

[@justinbyrne5736]

Monitor Audio Bronze 500 Floorstanders are Great speakers with two 8in Drivers per Speaker

[@tomkershaw4384]

Great haircut, beard perfectly trimmed. Sean take note. Oh yes and the speaker review was informative. Thank you.

[@extremespyderbyte]

Congratulations on reaching 150k subscribers 👍

[@chuddoctor6820]

I really like when you review affordable products. Not everyone is into high end sound. 🙂👍

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We do our best to review a range of prices so that there is (hopefully) a something for everyone.

[@SteebMo]

Much of your conclusions reflect how I feel about my MA Silver 300's. Very "lively" forward in the upper midrange and treble, favoring soundstage width over depth and not picky for amplifier pairing and very sharp imaging. I've noticed that playing with toe-in and listening a little further off-axis can help smooth out some of the high end if that's preferred.

[@truecauseofchaos]

I have the previous generation Monitor Audio Bronze 6 floor standing speakers in a home theatre setup (with the Bronze Center, Bronze 2 bookshelf speakers for rears). Coupled with the BK XLS200 sub and Dali Alteco C1 Atmos speakers, it's an incredibly impressive setup. Great review!

[@johnbancroft5242]

These are half the price of the Klipsch PR600M in the UK, I plan on buying two sets of them and using them as surround and rear surrounds, powered by a Emotiva BasX A4, connected to my Denon X6700H receiver.

[@simon_1575]

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for this comprehensive review. I would love to see you review the silver series from Monitor Audio, particularly the 300’s and the 500’s if possible

[@john_c1]

Great review, thank you. To answer your question, if I were a manufacturer, I'd most likely have 2 lines of products to address these features. This way both lines would sell to different customers. If I were to choose only one, I would then produce the line that engages more :)

[@bobtroutman]

If I were a speaker designer, I would definitely lean towards engagement. I have heard the Monitor Bronze 100 at the local HiFi shop and loved the way they sounded! They had the speaker next to the new B&W 606 S2. Both sounded great and the Bowers sounded clear and present. However, the Monitor just rocked and made you feel the music! I think many people buy speakers because they want to enjoy the listening experience. It is why I have always had Klipsch speakers. They are highly engaging, efficient, and can run on my old Yamaha AVR or my Mcintosh MA5200. That flexibility allows more people to enjoy their product at a wider budget range. I say bring the music to the masses!

[@user-fw8bz3px8l]

Great format with additional part "afterword chat". Please do keep it for those of us who needs more than review only. From Russia with love, Paul

[@KristiWright]

Thank you so much for watching to the end!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks for watching through the whole video!

[@woerwaks]

Thanks for the review. Strong strong case of confirmation bias for me right now. I bought a set of original monitor audio bronze speakers (and matching sub) on the cheap. Lets just say they weren’t in mint condition. Now looking to upgrade for my home office, I hardly see the point except to get a more up to date version like this set. There are many options for slightly (or significantly) smaller size for a standing desk desktop, but they all seem like a compromise, in other words, the Bronze 100 set may well be the best bang for buck. At least for me and my setup (small office in a dutch home) Perhaps, with your new home and area specific builds, it could be a nice segment to do desktop/ office audio for audiophiles and enthusiasts of better sound. There is surprisingly little content in the topic for a huge market segment.

[@robertoalexander2652]

Love the content, Andrew (and Christy, of course). Great reviews and I enjoy how emotionally invested both of you get into the product. If I could have a simple request - I dunno if I am the only one, but your microphone setup/sound mixing I feel is not as good as before. Don't shoot me, but I liked the arrangement you had when you did the Klipsch Fives video. You sound mixing and mic placement made you seem as if you were in the actual room, where as here I feel you have a "radio DJ/host/Howard Stern" feel to it. Take that as it comes, just a personal preference. Also - When you review speakers and or amps/receivers, I really enjoy how you match/recommend them with other gear and uses for the gear in unison. It keeps us who are not in the industry from investing multiple hundreds/thousands of shekels into gear we love in concept, but hate IRL. Keep up the awesome work! Congrats on the 150K!

[@robintaylor3633]

Thanks for this I was really amazed by all of the reviews on the Bronze series set of speakers. I have now bought the 50s because my living room is small so won't take the 100s but I too have been shocked into loving these speakers.

[@joshuasterling2144]

I may never own a pair but I do love the way they look, their entire line is very classy and they are some of the best looking speakers in their price range.

[@ArunPaul-Malaysia]

I found the right speakers for the NAD C338...hurray! Thanks..it was a headache matching the NAD C338

[@davidangel-blair9358]

I would definitely design a speaker that is Fun! Great that you have reached 150k viewers!

[@phonatic]

I really have a thing for bookshelf speakers, so I always enjoy your reviews on these especially. The only thing I have realized in the past, is that most speakers with a bass reflex port towards the wall will cause some unpleasant resonance in most of my rooms, so I try to avoid these and look out for those with a front port or even without any. Great video, as always!

[@krkight1]

Keep Christy commenting! Good stuff...

[@9thstreetbrandt]

Bought some silvers for zone 2. They unthroned my mains after 3 days of hanging out in the kitchen where they were set up. I love the paired with my NAD T778. Wow are they articulate and engaging

[@Browex.]

well got the MA bronze 500 and its amazing!

[@thomashobbes8786]

Big Monitor fan! Hooked up my Silver 300s to an ol’ B&K 507s2 that’s hanging in there, really enjoy the clear top end and meaty bass. Smirk indeed! Center imaging is pinpoint. Like the 100s, imaging is also wider than deep. Got Audioslave going right now...

[@Another_Audiophile]

I always had and have a pair of monitor audio speakers. Are great value for money and currently I have the Gold 200 5G.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Exceptional value!

[@bryandoherty6426]

Just purchased these in the grey along with the centre speaker on your recommendation upgrading from the bronze 2 , love them .

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

We just completed our acquisition of a bronze series HT. Looking forward to setting it up.

[@MrTimFilms]

Just bought them. Let’s go!

[@laslobertok5166]

When I bought the integrated amplifier in 2018 I was hesitant with the Yamaha A-S701 Bookshelf speakers to take the Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 or at the time Kef Bronze 2 series and Kef Bronze with the Yamaha A-S301 IA-S501 had a different sound nice clean with vivid expression treble and midrange were moderately balanced, but there was a lack of bass she didn't hear enough bass and that's why I opted for Wharfedale Diamond 11.2 Bookshelf speakers. By the way, Kef Bronze had a really nice clean detailed sound for those who like more pronounced high frequencies.

[@rotaks1]

Wow! Thanks for bringing these gems to our attention.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad you enjoyed the review!

[@KurruPTeD64]

Crazyy. Great speaker no I’m no talking about the speakers, I’m talking about you. The way this dude transitions from having a conversation with his wife to speaking to the audience, freaking crazy.

[@06kssingh]

Hi Andrew. Based on this review, i bought these and couldnt be happies. They are amazing for the price and quite close to your comments in the review. I have paired them with Yamaha AS 501 and svs sb 1000 pro. Total bliss. Thank you for reviewing them. Big fan of your channel.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

So glad to hear it’s going well and that you’re enjoying yourself!

[@arpitthejaiswal]

Hey karan. Did you buy them in India? If yes, Where can we buy them here?

[@06kssingh]

@@arpitthejaiswal Bought them from Australia

[@rohirulazaman]

I had the Bronze 100 previously but now I have The Silver 100 6G. Obviously, the silver 100 6G are far better compared with the Bronze 100 6G. The silver sound so better in every way. I partner the silver with Roksan K3 power amplifier and it sounded amazingly. Thanks.

[@henhouseharry6193]

Used to own the RS6 silvers as part of a 5.1 home cinema setup. Not the greatest for film but always loved them for 2 channel music.

[@CarlosPerez-eb5er]

Happy to see your enthusiasm for the MA Bronze 100. As a very happy owner of MA Silver500 I can attest to your review for the MA sound. Also agree with the grill cover complaint.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Nice to hear we got it "right". Thanks for watching!

[@spaige660]

150K!!! Huge achievement. Congrats.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you!

[@drissbenabdallah9774]

Hello Andrew! Always liked you reviews and honesty when filming those! Question ... if you have some minutes to help: For a home theater 5.1 ... would you stick with the bronze or up it up to the silver 100 7G? It seems like the central 250 silver Might be better... Or would you maybe consider 3 Bronze 100 ... as a LCR? Thanks

[@henning14]

Right now I’m planing 5.1 home cinema system for my living/dining room. I’m sure that I will use Monitor Audio Bronze speakers. They sound great. My last question is 200 or 100 for front speakers. The room is 30 square meters ( 322 square feet). 18 square meters TV area and 12 square meters dining area behind the coach. I’m little bit scared that the 200 tower speakers take too much space and would cramp the room.

[@wmalinak]

Great Drop & Talk! I demoed because of price point...but, went from fun to fatiguing for me. Regarding your comparison to the Elac Debut Reference (DBR62)... Maybe you could review the Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 (UB52) -- while same $ as DBR62, UB52 sounded so much better to me (and paired well with Yamaha RX-V6A). BE SAFE & HAPPY.

[@Gaur8n]

This speaker is a beauty !

[@vladavsns]

Nice review. I love watching your videos. Is there a chance that the MA Bronze 500 will be in the reviews soon?

[@yogeshsakhare8299]

This is my favourite speaker characteristics. Excellent review.. Will this pair well with Cambridge audio cxa60 or marantz 6007.? Thanks...

[@josexTv]

Andrew. Love your videos. Congrats. I came and I can't leave. Greetings from Madrid

[@billd9667]

“The next room test”. Brilliant, Kristi! I’ve often experienced that myself. I used to think it was caused by not being able to see the speaker (like a personal blind test), but I have come to recognize that it’s a real metric. I got that with Tekton Lore Reference speakers. I think it was the 8” woofers. They really got my attention. Unfortunately, they were a little too revealing on poor recordings and got fatiguing over time.

[@KristiWright]

Agree with you on the Tektons - so fatiguing.

[@earlfenwick]

Boston Acoustics an ADS were the "Hey what speakers are those?" brand(s) for a long time.

[@blakehugh]

Lastly, I laughed. Prior to that I was interested in what you thought of the Monitor Audios. I got a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze 2s a few years ago on Boxing Day, on sale. I compared them to a pair of large speakers (Pioneer) that came with a package stereo I had bought perhaps a decade before that. The MAs blew them out of the water. Good clear sound as opposed to listening through seven feet of cotton batting. Well, maybe six feet. Anyway, on the budget I had they were a giant step up. I sold the Pioneers. I do like good sound, though I doubt I could really be described as an audiophile. I do enjoy your reviews. Thanks

[@ja8020]

Guys enough already what a great review. I have to go to Monitor audio site now. 😊 They will get some traffic after this. Not everyone can fit towers. Christie your metric I fully understand agree with. I have been hooked by a speaker from another listening room when at a brick and motor store and actually listening to what I went there for. Only to stay in the other room. Love the Stonehenge comment Andrew. Classic you. 🤣