MONITOR AUDIO Bronze Series Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- MONITOR AUDIO
Table of Contents
- Introduction:
- Attaching Feet and Spikes
- Setting Up Your Loudspeakers
- AV Positioning
- Setting Up Bronze FX
- Atmos
- Bronze AMS Dolby Atmos® enabled speakers
- Fixing Bronze FX & Bronze AMS to a Wall
- Wiring
- Bi-Wiring
- Bi-Amping
- The Effects of Bi-Wiring and Bi-Amping
- Port Bungs
- Running-In Your Speakers
- Retention Bolt Adjustment
- Warranty
- Owner Information
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Owners manual
Introduction:
The Bronze Series has been intricately engineered to optimize your audio
experience, whether you’re listening to your favorite album or watching the
latest Hollywood blockbuster.
Consisting of eight different models, you can create the perfect sound system
to suit your music or home cinema needs, from our compact bookshelf speakers
to the powerful yet detailed performance of our larger floor-standing
speakers. With the addition of our new Dolby Atmos® Enabled upward-firing
speakers, you can add a whole new dimension to your favorite movie
experiences.
Bronze Series is made for you, for your home, and for the performance you
desire.
Attaching Feet and Spikes
For Carpeted Floors
(Bronze 200 and 500 only)
The
spikes and ‘outriggers are supplied assembled for use on carpeted floors or
where spikes are appropriate. All that is required is to fix them to the
speaker base using the supplied bolts (A & B).
You can check that the speaker is level on all sides by using a spirit level
(not supplied). If it’s slightly off-level, unscrew the spike and check again.
Continue this process until the
cabinet is fully level. Use the locking nuts on each foot to fix the spike in
place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.
Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet that could be
damaged by the spikes.
For Wooden/ Hard Floors
(Bronze 200 and 500 only)
Remove the
spikes and replace them with the supplied rubber feet. Fix the ‘outriggers to
the speaker base with the padded side touching the cabinet using the supplied
bolts (A & B).
You can check that the speaker is level on all sides by using a spirit level
(not supplied). If it’s slightly off-level, unscrew the rubber foot and check
again. Continue this process until the cabinet is fully level. Use the locking
nuts on each foot to fix them in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.
Setting Up Your Loudspeakers
2 Channel Positioning
When arranging a 2 channel (stereo) system, the listening position and the
loudspeakers should form an equilateral triangle. The speakers should be
positioned approximately 6 –
10 feet (1.8 – 3 m) apart. The ideal distance from the rear wall varies
depending on the speaker (see list below), however, for optimal performance
they need to be a minimum of 3 feet (91 cm) from the side walls.
• Bronze 50 | 6 – 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) |
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• Bronze 100 & 200 | 8 – 14 inches (20 – 36 cm) |
• Bronze 500 | 12 – 24 inches (30 – 61 cm) |
NOTE: These are recommended distances for optimal performance. Actual
results will vary depending on room size and construction.
Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as
environment and personal preference differ with every installation. If there
is insufficient bass, for example, try moving your speakers closer to a wall.
The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass. Also see the
information in the Port Bungs section. If stereo imaging is being lost, try
‘toeing’ them in slightly. The sound should appear to originate from the
center point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.
AV Positioning
Please refer to the illustrations below for the ideal angles and positions of
each speaker in your surround system. The speakers should be distanced from
the wall according to the requirements of the speaker, which are listed in the
2-Channel Positioning section.
If the sound is too bass-heavy or there is a bass boom from the room when
playing music (without a subwoofer), try moving the loudspeakers slightly
further away from the wall(s). If this is not possible, then try the supplied
port bungs. In a system with a subwoofer try adjusting the crossover frequency
settings for the speakers and/or subwoofer or changing the subwoofer’s
position.
The
Bronze C150 center speaker should be positioned so that it is pointing at the
approximate ear height of the main listening position. Included with the
Bronze C150 are 4 adhesive feet, stick these to the bottom of the cabinet for
protection and to help isolate the speaker.
NOTE: Images are for illustrative purposes only. If using the Bronze FX
please refer to the ‘Setting Up the Bronze FX’ section for further
information.
A.Side surround speakers
B.Rear surround speakers
A 7.1 surround system will make use of side (position A) and rear speakers
(position B). If setting up a 5.1 system you can place your surroundings in
position (A) or (B).
Setting Up Bronze FX
The Bronze FX features Di-Pole or Bi-Pole listening modes. In Bi-Pole mode, both the driver and tweeters are all in phase. In Di-Pole mode the tweeter on one side of the speaker is out of phase to the other tweeter and driver to create a diffused sound. The FX speakers should be wall-mounted approximately 2 feet above ear height.
Di-Pole/ Bi-Pole switch: When used as part of 5.1 systems as a rear
speaker, set the switch to Bi-Pole.
Although there is nothing wrong with experimenting and trying the switch in
the Di-Pole mode.
If part
of a 7.1 system with 1 pair of Bronze FX’s set the switch to Di-Pole. If using
2 pairs of Bronze FX’s for side and rear effects, set them all to Di-Pole mode
and swap the left and right-handed side Bronze FX’s. Keep the rear Bronze FX’s
handled correctly as illustrated here.
NOTE: Before adjusting any switches, please ensure that the amplifier is
switched off. This will help to protect the amplifier.
Atmos
In-Ceiling
When arranging the overhead channels in an Atmos system we would recommend
using our three-way in-ceiling speakers. These employ a unique pivoting
midrange/ tweeter module which offers a wider dispersion characteristic and is
ideal for Atmos duties. More information can be found on our website:
monitoraudio.com
Please see below for the ideal positioning of 2 or 4 Atmos speaker setups.
Bronze AMS Dolby Atmos® enabled speakers
Our new Bronze AMS speakers offer a dedicated solution and alternative to in- ceiling Atmos installations. They can be positioned directly on top of the front and/or rear speakers in a 2 or 4 Atmos speaker setup. Additionally and alternatively, the Bronze AMS can also be wall-mounted for use as surround or height speakers.
Fixing Bronze FX & Bronze AMS to a Wall
CAUTION: Always determine where the Bronze FX or Bronze AMS will be fixed
and the structure of the wall. For safety reasons, if unsure of your ability
to provide a secure and safe fixing, do not attempt to fix these speakers to a
wall. Instead, please obtain the services of a competent and qualified
tradesperson.
CAUTION: Ensure that water pipes or electricity cables do not run behind
where the speakers are going to be secured. Work from secure steps and avoid
trailing wires.
NOTE: We do not supply wall-fixing screws and plugs with the Bronze FX or
Bronze AMS. Please only use suitable fixings for the type of wall construction
the speakers will be fixed to.
The Bronze FX and Bronze AMS come with keyhole inserts. To fix the speakers to
the wall, we would recommend using the wall fixing template enclosed within
the packaging carton.
Wiring
Single Wiring
Single wiring is achieved via a single set of cables to the terminals on the
back of the loudspeaker. Internally the loudspeaker crossover guides the
frequencies to the appropriate driver/tweeter. Low frequencies to the bass
drivers, mid frequencies to the mid/bass drivers, and high frequencies to the
tweeter.
It is perfectly acceptable to connect to the top, bottom terminals, or even
diagonally (experimentation is advisable to achieve the preferred results).
NOTE: When using this method you must keep the terminal links in place.
Bi-Wiring
Bi-wiring is accomplished by connecting separate pairs of speaker cables to the terminals on the loudspeaker from a single pair of connections on the amplifier. In the case of the Bronze Series, the bottom terminals connect to the bass driver(s) and the top terminals connect to the tweeter in 2 way loudspeakers, or the mid and tweeter in 2.5 way loudspeakers.
NOTE: When using this method the terminal links MUST be removed.
Bi-Amping
Bi-amping is the same as bi-wiring except you are introducing a second
amplifier into the equation.
In order to bi-amp, you must connect a set of speaker cables to the top
terminals on the loudspeaker from one amplifier and another set of speaker
cables to the bottom terminals from the second amplifier.
NOTE: When wiring this method the terminal links MUST be removed.
The Effects of Bi-Wiring and Bi-Amping
Fundamentally a loudspeaker crossover varies the impedance seen by the speaker
and by the power amplifier. When a full-range audio signal is applied to the
terminals of a full-range speaker system, the bass driver(s) will only receive
low-frequency signals, the mid driver receives the mid-band frequency signals
and the tweeter only gets sent high-frequency signals.
This means that if separate speaker cables are connected to the low and high-
frequency terminals, not only have the drive units had the frequency directed
and divided for them, but if using a bi-wire set up the two separate speaker
cables will now also carry different signals due to the impedance. So the bass
cables carry mostly the low frequencies, and the tweeter cable mostly the
highs.
The effects of bi-wiring are subtle and depending on the cable construction
and design it could be better to go for one better-engineered cable than two
for bi-wiring. Monitor Audio recommends experimenting with both configurations
to find out which one works best in your system.
Bi-amping adds an additional amplifier to the system so that one amplifier
drives the low frequencies and the other amplifier drives the high
frequencies. Bi-amping can therefore present a ‘cleaner’ signal at both the
low frequency and high-frequency speaker terminals, and because the high and
low frequencies have already been separated, each has a minimal effect on the
other – in essence, the bass has less effect on the delicate treble. In order
to best take advantage of bi-amping, the amplifiers should be as independent
of each other as possible. For instance, if using two stereo amplifiers you
should use one stereo amplifier for the bass and the other for the treble,
minimizing the impact of the bass on the treble.
Port Bungs
WARNING: Care must be taken not to insert the port bungs too far into
the port, as this may result in the foam bung being lost inside the cabinet.
If the loudspeaker is to be installed in a small room, typically 9 sqM (80
sqFT), or a room known to reproduce an accentuated bass response, it may be
desirable to fit port bungs. However, experimentation is recommended with the
positioning of the loudspeaker in the room prior to fitting. To optimize
performance from the loudspeaker it is important to ensure the loudspeaker is
not positioned too close to a wall or near the corners of a room.
If the positioning of the loudspeaker is predetermined by room aesthetics or
layout, you find you have accentuated bass or in the case, speakers are to be
sited in close proximity (less than the minimum suggested distances shown in
the 2 Channel Positioning section) to a rear wall (such as on a bookshelf,
positioned in a cabinet or on a stand close to a wall), we recommend fitting
port bungs to the ports. This will reduce the bass ‘boom’ sometimes termed as
overhang, and assist the loudspeakers to reproduce their best performance
under these environmental conditions. ‘Boom’ is generally caused when bass
energy from the loudspeaker ‘excites’ room modes and causes an accentuation at
a particular frequency or a number of frequencies.
When fitting port bungs the overall bass extension will not be reduced,
however bass energy/ output around the port tuning frequency will be reduced.
This has the effect of reducing bass ‘boom’ while increasing bass clarity and
apparent agility.
In all circumstances, experimentation is highly recommended.
Running-In Your Speakers
Run your speakers in by playing music at low-mid listening levels for
approximately 50-70 hours of playtime. You may find the sound will continue to
improve even after the 70-hour mark.
This can be done naturally over time: like a fine wine, the performance will
improve with age.
Alternatively, if you wish to run the speakers continuously on the loop you
can decrease the audible volume/presence by placing the speakers face-to-face
so that the rivers/tweeters are directly aligned and as close as possible.
Then connect the amplifier to your speakers so that one is as normal (in-
phase): positive to positive and negative to negative (red to red and black to
black), and the other speaker out of phase: positive to negative and negative
to positive inputs on the speaker.
Retention Bolt Adjustment
The Bronze Series has a bolt-through driver fixing to reduce cabinet
coloration. Each bolt acts as a rigid brace, but also removes the need for
conventional driver fixings as well, effectively decoupling the driver and
front baffle to eliminate a further source of resonance.
NOTE: Should this bolt become loose over time, or has worked loose during
transit, then please use the supplied hex key to tighten the bolt back up.
This only needs to be a quarter turn after the strain has been taken by the
bolt.
Warranty
Both the craftsmanship and the performance of this product is covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty against manufacturing defects provided that the
product was supplied by an authorized Monitor Audio retailer under the
consumer sale agreement. For the period of cover please refer to the product
page on our website: monitoraudio.com for the product you have purchased.
When purchasing Monitor Audio products, please keep your receipt of purchase
safe, as this validates your warranty.
Owner Information
Product Details
Model:__
Product Serial No:_
Date of Purchase:__
Dealer Details
Dealer Name:__
Address:__
Post code:_____
E-mail address:_____
MODEL| Bronze 50| Bronze 100| Bronze 200| Bronze 500|
Bronze C150| Bronze FX| Bronze AMS
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System Format| 2-way| 2-way| 2.5-way| 2.5-way| 2-way| 2-way| 2-way
Frequency Response (-6dB in the room)| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 37 Hz – 30 kHz| 35 Hz –
30 kHz| 32 Hz – 30 kHz| 66 Hz – 30 kHz| 74 Hz – 30 kHz| 105 Hz – 30 kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v @ 1m)| 85 dB| 87 dB| 88 dB| 90 dB| 88 dB| 86 dB| 86 dB
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms
Minimum Impedance| 4.4 Ohms| 4.5 Ohms| 4.4 Ohms| 4.1 Ohms| | 4 Ohms| 4 Ohms
4.3 Ohms
Maximum SPL| 107 dBA (pair)| 110 dBA (pair)| 112 dBA (pair)| 116 dBA (pair)|
109 dBA (each)| 108 dBA (pair)| 107 dBA (pair)
Power Handling (RMS)| 80 W| 100 W| 120 W| 200 W| 120 W| 80 W| 60 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements| 20 – 80 W| 30 – 100 W| 40 – 120 W| 60 –
200 W| 30 – 120 W| 20 – 80 W| 10-60W
Bass Alignment| Bass reflex
HiVe II port system| Bass reflex
HiVe II port system| Bass Reflex Dual
HiVe II port system| Bass Reflex Dual Hive
II port system| Sealed cabinet| Sealed cabinet| Sealed cabinet
Crossover Frequency| 2.5 kHz| 2.2 kHz| L.F/ M.F: 700 Hz
M.F/ H.F: 2.4 kHz| L.F/ M.F: 550 Hz
M.F/ H.F: 2.7 kHz| 2.7 kHz| 2.8 kHz| 2.5 kHz
Drive Unit Complement| 1 x 5″ C-CAM
mid-bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm)
C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 1 x 8″ C-CAM mid-
bass driver
1 x (25mm) C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 2 x 5″” C-CAM
mid-bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm)
C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 2 x 8″ C-CAM mid-
bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm) C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 2 x C-CAM
mid-bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm)
C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 1 x 5″ C-CAM
mid-bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm)
C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with UD Waveguide| 1 x 4″ C-CAM
mid-bass driver
1 x 1″ (25mm)
C-CAM
Gold Dome tweeter
with optimized
Waveguide’
External Dimensions Including Grille and Terminals (H x W x D)| 281 x 166 x
265 mm
11″ x 69/16 X 10/”6″| | 886 x 166x 265 mm
34’s x 6t’6×10″”| 951 x 231 x 325 mm
37Tht x 9″ x 12t,16″| 166 x 451 x 225 mm
69/16 X 173/4 X 88n”| 287 x 284 x 124 mm
11′.16 x 11,”0 x 4″‘”| 152 x 166 x242 mm
6 x6(31″x9.-“
376x 231 x 325 mm
141a16 x9″ x 1213/6″
External Dimensions including Outrigger Feet and Spikes
(H x W x D)| N/A| N/A| 909 x 229 x 304 mm
35′ x 9 x111ste.”| 974 x 294 x 364 mm
38′ x x 14=16•| N/A| N/A| N/A
Weight (Each)| 5.0 kg
11 lb| 7.8 kg
17 lb 3 oz| 12.8 kg
28 lb 4 oz| 18.0 kg
39 lb 11 oz| 7.0 kg
15 lb 7 oz| 3.9 kg
8 b 10 oz| 2.5 kg
5 lb 8 oz
Monitor Audio Ltd.
24 Brook Road
Rayleigh, Essex
SS6 7XJ
England
Tel: +44 (0)1268 740580
Email: info@monitoraudio.co.uk
Web: monitoraudio.com
Designed & Engineered in the United Kingdom
Made In China
Version 1. 2020