T H E B R O N Z E R E F E R E N C E S E R I E S

In designing the new Bronze R series, Monitor Audio has not so much raised the
bar as propelled it to a new dimension. We’ve taken the hugely successful, award-
winning Bronze Series back to the blue print and re-tuned, optimising every
detail to re-define our meaning of entry-level. This is Bronze Reference, the
ultimate Bronze series, equipped to compete with many more expensive offerings
from rival brands and capable of jaw-dropping audio resolution in two-channel and
multi-channel systems. Aesthetically it’s a class apart as well. Utilising a stunning
pearlescent vinyl finish and vastly improved terminal panels, the seven slender
Bronze Reference models are gorgeous to look at and effortlessly easy to live with.
Setting our new benchmark for style, performance and value, the Bronze R series
elevates in every way the reference standard for entry-level loudspeaker design. A
potent new listening experience is released.

P E R F O R M A N C E

T E C H N I C A L E X C E L L E N C E

I N N O V A T I O N

S U P E R I O R A E S T H E T I C D E S I G N
T H E E V O L U T I O N O F A T H O R O U G H B R E D R A N G E

New C-CAM® tweeter New MMP® bass drivers

Advanced software simulation has allowed us to Using a combination of detailed FEA analysis and
optimise the tweeter design bringing higher improved material specification we’ve developed a
sensitivity and wider bandwidth to reveal the finest new, stronger driver chassis together with a more
high frequency detail all the way up to 30kHz. We’ve precise motor system for greater accuracy and
developed a sophisticated new tweeter chamber deeper, faster bass. The new chassis topology
with graduated damping which controls undesirable reduces unwanted rear reflections and the
resonances for a smoother more accurate response. refined motor system allows the driver a far greater
excursion without distortion. The drivers are
individually designed and optimised for each BR
loudspeaker.

New MMP® mid-range drivers New finishes

The BR mid-range driver incorporates the pointed A rich Black Oak together with pearlescent vinyl
metal phase dome utilised by our award-winning RS finishes in a choice of Walnut and Cherry, lift the
series speakers. Lending greater concentric rigidity quality and look of the Bronze Reference range
to the voice-coil, this innovation greatly improves on beyond anything in its price class. So exceptional
and off-axis response in the critical mid-range region are the new UK produced finishes that it is difficult
for life-like timbre and voices. Shorter voice coils to tell them apart from real wood veneers.
and more agile motor assemblies give the drivers
an improved transient response and higher overall
efficiency.

New crossovers Improved cabinet and terminal panel design

Crossover design has been refined for each system The floor-standing BR5 and BR6 models have
using high quality components, skilfully arranged discrete internal chambers providing an optimised
to reduce distortion for clean signal transfer. The air-load for their bass and bass/mid-range drivers,
new PCB layouts incorporating new laminated steel giving improved efficiency and mid-range clarity. A
core inductors and audiophile-grade polypropylene new ‘out-rigger’ design for the footings of the BR5
capacitors keep signal paths as short as possible and BR6 offers greater stability and aesthetic effect,
while isolating the components themselves from while a new high-quality terminal panel blends easy
cross interaction and mutual coupling. access with high-end functionality and appearance.
W H AT I S C - C A M ®?
C-CAM® (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) is an innovative alloy
material that exhibits ideal mechanical properties for use in high
performance loudspeaker cones and diaphragms. C-CAM® material is
extremely rigid, yet remains light enough to yield high overall efficiency.

W H AT I S M M P ®?
MMP®II (Metal Matrix Polymer) cone material uses a high-pressure
injection moulding process to achieve different thickness at critical points in
the cone geometry. MMP® II provides better stiffness and consistency and
tighter production tolerances resulting in superior sonic performance.
B R 1
The diminutive BR1 allows you to enjoy high quality sound in the smallest
spaces. You’ll fall in love with its agile, rhythmic performance and its liberating
versatility. While retaining the compact dimensions of its B1 predecessor, this
reference compact monitor delivers superior bandwidth and better linearity, so
you hear more music with greater definition than ever before. The two-way BR1
utilises a single 5.5” MMP® II bass driver and 1” C-CAM® tweeter within a system
optimised for genuine fidelity wherever you place it in the home.

B R 2
An evolution of the multi-award winning B2, the BR2 tunes the considerable
talents of its forerunner to a new intensity. Improved crossover and driver
designs combine to re-calibrate the capabilities of an acknowledged class
champion, bringing greater dynamic expression, mid-range clarity and
lower distortion to lovers of music and film sound. Loaded with a 6.5” MMP® II
bass driver and 1” C-CAM® tweeter, the BR2’s high quality cabinet mirrors the
unobtrusive dimensions of the celebrated B2, and so is easy to position, even in
smaller rooms. Compact in size, but equipped to reproduce sound of immense
stature and detail, the BR2 represents a stunning advance from every angle.

B R - L C R
For the BR-LCR, we’ve demolished the limitations of entry-level design by
creating a speaker that not only reproduces voice with unfailing accuracy,
but extends this performance to accommodate bass frequencies as well. This
means the BR-LCR will perform brilliantly as a centre and surround speaker,
underpinned by the BRW-10 subwoofer. Its system of twin 5.5” MMP®II
drivers, 1” C-CAM® tweeter and upgraded crossover matches perfectly with the
system architecture of other BR series speakers for pin-point imaging at any
location.
 B R 5
Reflecting the spirit and ambition of the Bronze Reference range, the BR5 is
a wholesale re-working of the established B4 floor-standing model. We’ve

Enthralling sound
slimmed down the cabinet for a more desirable profile, replacing the larger
drivers of the B4 with potent 5.5” bass and bass/mid-range designs, which
provide a remarkable blend of punch, deep bass extension and control. The
BR5’s 2 1/2-way system is optimised by utilising an integral structure of

in two channel dedicated driver chambers, hitherto employed exclusively by our more
expensive loudspeakers. Benefiting from additional cross-bracing, the
BR5’s cabinet is especially rigid, liberating its sound from the boxy

and multi-channel colourations that afflict lesser designs. The result is an astonishing mix of clarity,
exuberance and power from a deceptively slender loudspeaker, which
transcends the conventional understanding of ‘entry-level’.

systems
BR6
The most distinguished and compelling of them all, the BR6 adds
effortless authority to the long list of Bronze Reference virtues. Embraced by
a beautifully slim floor standing cabinet, the BR6’s 2 1/2-way system
comprises a 1” C-CAM® tweeter, supported by two 6.5” MMP®II bass
drivers and a single 6.5” MMP®II bass/mid-range driver mounted within
dedicated chambers. Its powerful driver complement and sophisticated cabinet
structure work together to lend performances an immense sense of scale and
muscularity while revealing the finest high frequency detail. The BR6’s elegant
proportions and excellent aesthetic qualities will blend unobtrusively with
décor, but its sonic abilities are sure to make an enduring impact.
B R - F X
The highly specialised BR-FX dual-mode surround speaker symbolises all the
quality and conviction of Bronze Reference design. Rare at this level is the
facility to switch dispersion for side or rear channel use, giving the BR-FX
the versatility to optimise five or seven channel systems. Utilising a single
5.5” MMP® II bass/mid-range driver flanked either side by two 1” C-CAM®
tweeters on angled baffles, the super-compact BR-FX is easy to position for
amazing surround effects and is available in the BR range of finishes for the
ideal décor blend.

BRW-10
The BRW-10 subwoofer represents a significant step up from its predecessor
– the highly regarded ASW100. It’s as compact as its forerunner, but more
potent in every respect. A new 10” MMP®II driver and 150 watt Class-D
power amplifier have been devised in tandem to provide class-leading
standards of control, speed and punch. Featuring a new, fully integrated switch
mode power supply, the new amplifier develops fifty percent more power than
its predecessor, adding grip and clean bass delivery below 30Hz. A range of
beautiful pearlescent finishes complement its accomplished deep bass
performance with superlative looks.

BRONZE CP IN-WALL AND IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKERS

No sound installation is ever the same, but in the dynamic world of
custom installation, it’s reassuring to know that you can now rely on the
quality, reliability, flexibility and performance of Monitor Audio’s Bronze
CP Series. These are magical speakers - they give you the performance of
Monitor Audio’s Bronze models, complementing the range perfectly, but
with the added flexibility of in-wall or in-ceiling mounting. This means that
they literally blend with your room boundaries and effectively disappear!
CP stands for ‘Controlled Performance’, because each Bronze CP in-ceil-
ing or in-wall speaker is fitted with its own rigid enclosure to ensure that its
exceptional sound remains consistent wherever it is fitted.
BRONZE REFERENCE AV SYSTEMS
Nothing quite beats the sensory excitement generated when audio and
video are expertly combined. A blend of matched high performance driver
technology, exceptional build quality and gorgeous matching finishes is the
recipe for surround sound magic from the five-channel Bronze Reference
systems. Their wide-band response and low distortion topology will resolve
the clarity of multi-channel DVD-A and SACD and the brilliant detail of even
the most complex film soundtracks, liberating the chilling suspense of subtle
effects as well as the full-blown impact of action scenes. The compact BR2AV
system marries the BR2 speakers with the BR-LCR, the diminutive BR-FX
surround speakers and the awesome BRW-10 active subwoofer. The BR5AV
adds the big sound of the BR5 to the same mix of surround speakers to
impart in depth the dramatic texture and thrilling energy of every
performance. For seven-channel systems introduce a further pair of
BR-FX for side channel duties.

FINISHES

Black Oak Walnut Cherry

(pearlescent) (pearlescent)
B R O N Z E S E R I E S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

External
Frequency Sensitivity Nominal Power Recommended Cabinet Design Drive Unit Dimensions -
Response (1W@1m) Impedance Handling Amplifier Complement Including Plinth Weight kg (lb)
+/- 3dB (Ohms) R.M.S (W) Requirements HxWxD
R.M.S (W) mm (inch)

1 x 5.5” MMP® II
260 x 165 x 180
Rear ported bass mid-range
BR1 55Hz – 30kHz 88dB 6 70 15-70
1 x 1” gold dome
(10 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 7) 9.5 (21)
Bass reflex
C-CAM® tweeter

1 x 6.5” MMP® II
42Hz –30kHz 90dB 6 100 30-100 Front ported bass mid-range 350 x 185 x 250
BR2 Bass reflex (13 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 10) 13.5 (30)
1 x 1” gold dome
C-CAM® tweeter

1 x 5.5” MMP® II
bass driver
Dual chamber 1 x 5.5” MMP® II 18 (40)
BR5 36Hz – 30kHz 90dB 6 120 30-120
bass mid-range
850 x 165 x 247
Bass reflex - (33 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 )
Ported front and 1 x 1” gold dome
rear C-CAM® tweeter

2 x 6.5” MMP® II
bass driver
Dual chamber 970 x 200 x 300
33Hz – 30kHz 90dB 6 150 40-150 1 x 6.5” MMP® II 25 (55)
BR6 Bass reflex - (38 x 8 x 12 )
bass mid-range
Ported front and 1 x 1” gold dome
rear C-CAM® tweeter

2 x 5.5” MMP® II
164 x 46 x 163
60Hz – 30kHz 90dB 6 120 20-120 Sealed cabinet bass mid-range
BR-LCR (6 1/2 x 18 x 6 1/2 ) 8 (18)
1 x 1” gold dome
C-CAM® tweeter

1 x 5.5” MMP® II
290 x 285 x 13
bass mid-range
BR-FX 65Hz –30kHz 88dB 6 80 25-80 Sealed cabinet 2 x 1” gold dome 9 (19.8)
C-CAM® tweeter

Low frequency Upper frequency Low pass filter Cabinet Amplifier Output Input Impedance Driver complement Dimensions MM Weight (unpacked) Mains input voltage
limit (-3dB) limit (-3dB) Specification (inches)

- - - 100 - 120 Vac

27Hz 40-120 HZ 4th order 18mm M.D.F 150 watts (R.M.S) 20K (Ohms) 1 x 10” MMP®II 320 x 320 x 340 10 (22))
BRW-10 Variable 24db/octave Class D Amplifier (13 3/8 x 13 3/8 x 14 1/2)
200 - 240 Vac
construction Long throw driver
(Factory preset)
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