Monitor Audio Bronze 100 Review - Dropping Fun Bombs!

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 157

  • @SacreDro
    @SacreDro 3 роки тому

    You got them, nice, was waiting for this for a long time.
    Thanks for the review Randy.

  • @chrisdado
    @chrisdado 2 роки тому +13

    I bought a pair of these after getting a little jaded with my Wharfedale Diamond 230 floorstanders. I booked a listening for the Dali Oberon 3 initially, but ended up doing an A-B listening against these. The Oberon had a more full midrange as you state, but the bass, soundstage, and musicality of the 100's won me over. Another factor was how good these speakers sounded with older pre-digital recordings, something I had not expected. A small EQ tweak to the lower mids and these speakers work really well with my NAD 2200 power amp. Really fun speakers and plenty of bass for their size. These are quite heavily discounted here in the UK ATM, got mine for £280. Recommended for anyone who is getting a little fatigued with overly analytical or recessed speakers.

  • @bmwheeler1atverizon
    @bmwheeler1atverizon 3 роки тому

    really love your reviews. but, Randy, your playlist is deep fried GOLD! Thank you!

  • @misterwoody_
    @misterwoody_ 2 роки тому +8

    I just got a pair of the Silver 100 7G delivered today - still waiting on stands though. I was torn between those and the Elac UBR 62 at the same price point, but here in the UK the Elac's are still pre order. Maybe one day I'll get a pair of debut reference bookshelves as the recommendations on Andrew Jones' designs are awesome. Keep the reviews coming, great channel thanks Randy

  • @vvilches1312
    @vvilches1312 3 місяці тому +1

    Your best comment: "No complaints". Clear, precise and concise. Congrats. Great review! 🙌🏻🎶

  • @rjzlwop3153
    @rjzlwop3153 3 роки тому +1

    Great review buddy really enjoyed it can’t wait to see what you say about the other speakers, and I’m got my encore speakers in just got a put them together can’t wait I’m excited

  • @janetandtiff
    @janetandtiff 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for reviewing these speakers with the 8" woofers. I have a perhaps wrongly biased prejudice against speakers with smaller woofers (smaller than 8"). Long ago had a pair of Pinnacle PN-8+ two way speakers with 8"polypropylene woofers and dual duct ports. Really loved the bass.

  • @andrewforsythe7240
    @andrewforsythe7240 3 роки тому

    Excellent review, thank you. You confirmed what I thought. Good all around speaker!

  • @mash9689
    @mash9689 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome reviews mate, love your style and music taste! I'm from down under, so pricing is very different, what would you recommend between these or the q acoustics 3030i for home theatre at the same price?

  • @AlistairMaxwell77
    @AlistairMaxwell77 2 роки тому +2

    paid about 450 usd for these on sale . setup in my lounge for music/tv/game/movies they are great . lots of bass , lots of dynamics , forward detailed top is perfect for movies and dialog . mid detail does lack because of the 8 inch driver so they are not a warm and fuzzy music music speaker but for mixed use they are great . especially at sale prices

  • @brucehazen8982
    @brucehazen8982 3 роки тому +6

    Randy, please consider adding "Fun Factor" to your other considerations when reviewing a speaker.
    You rule! Cheers

  • @Macedonio414
    @Macedonio414 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @mehmetcemalcepeloglu1219
    @mehmetcemalcepeloglu1219 8 місяців тому

    I've been searching a detailed and trustworthy review with regard to MA Bronze 100 (6G) loudspeakers to decide to connect to my faithful NAD C 355BEE int. amp. to compose a secondary system. This is a rather uncommonly well explained and informative review, and definitively helped me. Thank you.

  • @HomeTheatre101
    @HomeTheatre101 3 роки тому +2

    Was actually looking at these vs the Klipsch Rb81ii but ended up getting the Rb81ii and so far I’m happy with them.

  • @Beathoven007
    @Beathoven007 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review and last but not least they look good. Wonder about your opinion on the Madison MadBs4 bookshelves of 75 euro a pair.

  • @Saetun.
    @Saetun. 3 роки тому +14

    Randy!!! Fun, yes fun. I picked these up a few months back when piecing together my 2.0 HiFi system driven by a Yamaha CR620 & Topping E30. Music 1st, movies 2nd and yes fun, dynamic and pleasing to look at with the grilles off. I debated between these & the Elac Reference & am happy I went this way. I'm the kind of listener who prefers a fun & lively sound over analytic & these match my taste. I thought your review was spot on & I always look forward to hearing what you have to say. For anyone after an entry(ish) speaker for a 2.0 because they cant or dont want a sub, these may fit the bill. Great on artists like The XX, Billie Eilish or even big sounds like Pink Floyd or Metallica S&M. Thx again Randy, good stuff.

  • @stephenstevens6573
    @stephenstevens6573 3 роки тому +1

    Man!! Another great review! Goes to prove that you don't need to be negative when you review stuff..just tell the truth, and let your people use their ears to decipher your reviews to suit their own preferences. You ARE the cheap audio man!

  • @milanmilasinovic6711
    @milanmilasinovic6711 Рік тому +1

    Hi @cheapaudioman ! I'm planning to refresh my current setup with new bookshelf speakers to fill, up to 20m2 space with beautiful sound. Which one of these would be the best match for my Quad 303 + 33:
    1. Monitor Audio Audio Bronze 100 6G
    2. Wharfedale Diamond 12.2
    3. ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2

  • @TheRjmayer
    @TheRjmayer 3 роки тому +11

    One pretty important thing you didn't mention is the screw in the back attaches to the back of the woofer and holds the woofer against the enclosure as well as providing some bracing. I just purchased these and set them up and had a weird resonance in the midbass so I was messing around and noticed that the screws come pretty loose out of the box, at least on mine, so I tightened that up and it cleaned things up nicely. They also come with a foam plug for the port which reduced bass decay time noticeably while only reducing extension a tiny bit. I listen to a fair amount of EDM so for me bass decay time is pretty important but not everyone is even going to notice a difference with their music. I also have a 15" Rythmik in the same room so losing a little extension isn't an issue at all.

    • @chrissmith7069
      @chrissmith7069 2 роки тому +2

      I have a pair of bronze 5's and the two rear screws on the rear securing the drivers were also loose, they needed around a quarter of a turn each, so well worth checking. 😺✌✌

    • @gersoneugenioadelinozango9846
      @gersoneugenioadelinozango9846 Рік тому +2

      Same here, I have the bronze 100 and the screws on the back were little loose. I had to fix it

  • @allthatrema1ns
    @allthatrema1ns 2 роки тому +5

    Hey, how does this speaker compare to the KEF Q350?

  • @bactanite
    @bactanite 3 роки тому +3

    These speakers have beautiful drivers, and the 8" woofer is perfect for listening to "I Wanna Rock."

  • @knobbshots
    @knobbshots 3 роки тому +7

    That Faith No More album has several incredible jams, War Pigs among them. I have the Monitor Audio Silver SA50, looove sound signature but also need some juice (87 db). Trying out RP600 now with Reisong A10 (cheaper and more bass) but ultimately think MA is more “quality “, I just wish they could get their sensitivity up a little. Thanks for the peak into these beauties.

    • @jetfansuperd
      @jetfansuperd 3 роки тому

      Does the 50 fit on desktop?

    • @knobbshots
      @knobbshots 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, only a 5 1/2” woofer, I think they are 10” tall (ish), don’t remember exact size. But they also fill a medium room just dandy with 35-40 watts

  • @billywindsock9597
    @billywindsock9597 3 роки тому +4

    These seem rather good, a fun entertaining sound, 8" driver is very unusual for a bookshelf. It was good to add a little class to the Zoom on Sunday, good to see you and the chaps. On a slightly different subject - I'm not convinced there is much, or any, coffee in that mug!

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому +3

      Ha! Great having you in the zoom. Appreciate you staying up so late. And actually I haven’t had a drink of alcohol in over a year. So it was just coffee! I know. Hard to believe

    • @billywindsock9597
      @billywindsock9597 3 роки тому

      @@cheapaudioman it is just that you fling the mug around so much, anything inside would end up outside😀

  • @srikrishnasrinivasachittur4054
    @srikrishnasrinivasachittur4054 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for providing super detailed reviews in a fun way, which can be easily understood by Non-audiophiles like myself.
    Quick question: What do you recommend between Monitor Bronze 100 and Q Acoustics 3030i for 70% Music (Mostly classic rock, Indian instrumental and Jazz on Vinyl with Audio Technica LP120 turntable, and some pop and EDM on streaming with WiiM Mini) and 30% Movies(4K smart tv) played through Marantz pm6007 amplifier? I do enjoy bass as long as it doesn't result in fatigue after listening for an hour or two. The room size is 15ft by 15ft.
    Alternatively, do you have a different setup recommendation for my requirement, within a similar price point ?
    Thanks in advance.

  • @ady2416
    @ady2416 11 місяців тому +1

    I just sold some Dali Zensor 3 as I wanted something styled different what would you recommend Q acoustics 3030i or the these Monitor Bronze 100 or wharfedale 12.2?

  • @Rayzur.
    @Rayzur. 3 роки тому +1

    Do you think these would pair well with a sony str dh190?

  • @Garybologne3237
    @Garybologne3237 3 роки тому +3

    Gotta say I really like the Faith No More cover of War Pigs! Now I'm curious and need to revisit that album. Supris! You're Dead is also pretty great. Another stellar review Randy! Keep it up.

    • @ricksmith7659
      @ricksmith7659 3 роки тому

      That was my first CD at 14 yrs old. Lots of memories

    • @Garybologne3237
      @Garybologne3237 3 роки тому +1

      @@ricksmith7659 Holy crap. Same. I got that and Dr. Feelgood for my birthday that year as well as a cd player. It was pretty great!
      Edit: Just realized it was also my 14th birthday lol.

    • @ricksmith7659
      @ricksmith7659 3 роки тому

      @@Garybologne3237 I raced dirtbikes to Dr. Feelgood. Born and raised in southern California. Now I live in OKC

  • @markcarrington8565
    @markcarrington8565 3 роки тому +4

    Another great review, Randy. Huge fan of MA and have owned loads of Bronze, some Silver and I use vintage Gold GR20 in my lounge. The last have had a serious upgrade to the crossover, using Mundorf Supreme gear, similar to the sort you find in the GR Research kits.
    Anyhoo, I’m happy I picked up the previous model, Bronze 2, for my study. The smaller bass unit and forward firing port work better in the compact room. These are very similar to the Silver RS1 I tried, which were slightly overblown in the same space.

  • @Browex.
    @Browex. 2 роки тому

    I havet the Spektor 2 right now and want to maybe upgrade to have a better HT foundation. Is the MA bronze 100 Much better than the Spektor 2?

  • @devarsiratdas1425
    @devarsiratdas1425 2 роки тому

    Hallo Randy
    I need some advice please.
    My Amp is Yamaha CRX 460D up to 24 bit 192khz 8 Om and 2x 22 watts. Would these speakers be a good match? Or would the Bronce 50s be a better choice for the Amp?
    And maybe daft question are they much better to wharfedale diamond 220?
    Many thanks in advance for any advice

  • @bloodbathory5624
    @bloodbathory5624 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Randy, a nice speaker review once more. I wanted to ask your opinion about the following : So i recently set up my first proper Hi-Fi system consisting of Triangle Borea Bro3 as speakers, Atoll In50SE as amplifier ( it is a solid state A/B amp with 50w for 8 ohms with a tube sound signature ), the SoundblasterX AE-5 an 100 euro-ish PC ESS SABRE DAC/AMP and it is set up in a pretty small 10 square meter square-shaped room ( it's the best i have unfortunately ) on my desktop forming a 1-meter equilateral listening triangle and with around 50 cm distance from the rear walls and about 80-100cm from the side walls.
    My problem is that i am a bit disappointed with the system's bass output. The overall sound signature result is on the warm side of neutral which is what i was expecting ( and wanted ) based on most of the reviews i went through but the BRO3's bass is reported to be strong and satisfying which is something i never noticed even after more than three months of at least 5 hours of daily usage ( gaming/movies/music ), meaning that they are well broken in by now. One thing i must mention though is that i haven't placed them on proper speaker stands yet ( i will buy some Iso Acoustics ones in the future ) and instead i used some stacks of heavy thick old books to raise them to ear level so that could be a culprit there ( aside from the cheap DAC ).
    When i was deciding on the speakers, i must say i had noticed the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 and their unusually large 8-inch woofers but i thought that the BRO3s bass output would be enough for this small room of mine ( I should note that since i am not a bass maniac or anything i wanted to try to be content from the bookshelf speaker's bass without using a subwoofer ). Now especially after watching this review i have begun thinking to sell the BRO3s and get theese instead and see what happens. The only thing i care about is ballsy full-bodied enjoyable fun-packed non-treble exaggerated sound at low to moderate listening db levels as most of my usage is low recording quality gaming/movies and death/black metal.
    I would really appreciate if you have any thoughts to share about this peculiar situation of mine. Thanks !!!

  • @konradbak
    @konradbak 4 місяці тому

    As surround will MA Bronze 50s be enough (paired with 500s) or add cash to 100s?

  • @lightdent6968
    @lightdent6968 Рік тому

    Hey Randy another informative review I'm confused between the MA bronze 100 and the wharfedale diamond 12.2 speakers .
    In India both are priced at the same
    Please give your valuable opinion

  • @teddybonkers337
    @teddybonkers337 2 роки тому

    Anybody knows where I can buy replacement grills for this speakers?

  • @cliffordpurk18
    @cliffordpurk18 Місяць тому

    If you were to choose between these and the Airmotive B1+ and the Airmotive XB2, which would you choose? Those seem to be the 3 I'm hung on right now.

  • @offason
    @offason 3 роки тому

    Nice review

  • @hilr01
    @hilr01 3 роки тому +7

    Finally a MA speaker review, thanks!

  • @Audiodreamer192-24
    @Audiodreamer192-24 3 роки тому

    Those are nice looking bookies!

  • @zardoz2627
    @zardoz2627 3 роки тому +1

    +1 on the reading glasses. It's what I do.

  • @Adrian-yc9bj
    @Adrian-yc9bj 3 роки тому

    What do i need to connect these speakers on a TV? Sorry for the dumb question but i'm not really experienced.

  • @Bradimus1
    @Bradimus1 2 роки тому +3

    I've had these several months now. If there is anything they aren't fun to listen on it's poor quality rock and metal recordings. They have no forgiveness. But damn near anything else is great. And for movies the depth of stage they can do is amazing for the money.

  • @mdd47
    @mdd47 2 роки тому

    I'm looking at the Bronze 500, which is the floorstanding version of this with two 8 inch woofers. I'm a basshead, I can't help it. Is the finish actually black? It looks like a dark blue in almost every picture and video review I've seen. Currently I am using Andrew Jones Pioneer floorstanders which are nice but I just want more bass presence and there's no room for a subwoofer in this room.

  • @diegocanale1124
    @diegocanale1124 2 роки тому

    I wonder how do these compare to my dali Spektor 2....considering do a swap

  • @markc2329
    @markc2329 Рік тому

    Audio monitor bronze 100, dynaudio emit10 or q acoustics 3030i for marantz mr611?

  • @user-um8fj4jm3e
    @user-um8fj4jm3e 2 роки тому

    Hi, Randy. I'm a newbie in these. I have a Yamaha N303 receiver and I want to buy an acoustic.
    Could you help me?
    Monitor Audio Bronze 100 or Klipsch rp-500m?

  • @intenttoinjure
    @intenttoinjure 3 роки тому

    Dali Oberon 3 with the 7 inch woofer and oversize tweeter, wonder how they compare.

  • @marcegomez5168
    @marcegomez5168 3 роки тому +1

    Hi from Argentina 🇦🇷. Please review the Jbl stage a180. You are great Randy!

  • @ginom407
    @ginom407 3 роки тому +6

    I'd love to hear these, or any other "bookshelf" speaker with an 8 inch woofer!!!!

    • @joelopez7459
      @joelopez7459 3 роки тому +1

      It's rare, or they usually want a lot of money for then. DIY is the way to go. Thing is it doesn't necessarily mean they dig deep (PSA MT10)

    • @joeygonzo
      @joeygonzo 3 роки тому

      @@joelopez7459 like the discory DIY ? or Revelator ?

  • @nc3419
    @nc3419 3 роки тому +7

    Silver series takes everything to another level but at that price there are many, many options.

  • @HiRezViews
    @HiRezViews 2 роки тому

    Preference on Monitor Audio vs Aperion Verus for Home Theater ?

  • @haydenbull6622
    @haydenbull6622 3 роки тому

    When can we expect a review of the DA9 amp?

  • @agajota1
    @agajota1 Рік тому

    How to use the entries in this box?

  • @Adrianek81
    @Adrianek81 2 роки тому

    Are they better then Dali Oberon??? Thanks

  • @benogden9255
    @benogden9255 3 роки тому

    No mention of Intergalactic during the base segment??? Curious 🤔

  • @Nick-zq6tx
    @Nick-zq6tx 3 роки тому +4

    I'm in a quandry. What to buy first ,one dollar glasses or these MA speakers?

    • @jetfansuperd
      @jetfansuperd 3 роки тому +2

      I have a quandary too. I want every speaker and amp in this price range. But not sure where to live if my wife throws me out

  • @franckthetanck9905
    @franckthetanck9905 3 роки тому +16

    It's becoming clearer in my mind, I think l I'm gonna pull the trigger on CSS audio Criton 1TD

    • @JC-lk3oy
      @JC-lk3oy 3 роки тому +5

      You really can't beat diy companies like CSS and GR Research for the money. A little work on your part saves so much money. I'm still looking to build a pair of lxmini towers to try out.

    • @joelopez7459
      @joelopez7459 3 роки тому +1

      I'm wondering what people are using for center channels should they need one. Maybe you can ask them to buy 1 by itself

    • @JC-lk3oy
      @JC-lk3oy 3 роки тому +3

      @@joelopez7459 I feel like people think they need a center more than they really do. If you set up your front L and R speakers right they will resolve the center without having an actual speaker. I've had better luck with this phantom center setup than I have with a physical center. The only reason I would recommend a physical center is for multiple people listening. Even then it depends. A physical center can pull voices below or above the screen (depending on where the center is positioned in relation to the screen). I always recommend trying the phantom center first, and then if it doesn't work, then go buy or build a center. If you think you may need a center, then go with a speaker series that offers a center, like GR Research does in most of its series. You want your center to be voiced the same as your L and R.

  • @markflower8885
    @markflower8885 3 роки тому

    I gave this a 👍 and a follow purely because Randy listens to Faith No More. What a great band. 🙌

  • @vgnow6558
    @vgnow6558 8 місяців тому

    How do these compare against Polk ES20?

  • @brochg
    @brochg 3 роки тому +7

    Just hearing Faith No More filled my soul with happiness!

    • @erics.4113
      @erics.4113 3 роки тому +1

      I could almost buy these speakers just for the real thing reference. And any faith no more. Or Patton. .

  • @uhgungawa4574
    @uhgungawa4574 3 роки тому

    You just gotta review the Rockville TM150C for us. Just got to know how bad or not so bad these thing are. Self powered towers with built in subs foe $280??? PLEASE PLEASE test these!!!!

  • @Akstergrind
    @Akstergrind 2 роки тому

    Just managed to get hold of a pair of these babies for £199 (or $263 in your money), which is fairly cheap. Ex display models, so I’m hoping they’re in tip top condition when they arrive tomorrow!

  • @DougMen1
    @DougMen1 3 роки тому +2

    Their woofers and tweeters are both CCAM, which is "ceramic coated aluminum magnesium". BTW, I HATE the oval grilles! MA Bronze speakers from the past don't have a lot of depth, because they're voiced rather forward, which I LOVE, because it makes the vocals and lead guitars that are dead center sound right in the room with you, hanging in the air in front of the speakers. That's one of the things that makes them so much fun. Even if they aren't as neutral as some other speakers, they always sound like they're actually having fun. Your description of these makes me fear that MA are now voicing them like so many other speakers, with a suckout in the midrange. B&W and Klipsch have been doing this for years, and it helps them sell a boatload of speakers, because they give the impression of more detail, and they jump out at you in quick comparisons in a store. But, then when you get them home they become less satisfying than a more balanced and neutral speaker, like KEF or Wharfedale. I think the smaller Bronze 50, with a smaller woofer, might be less like that. That's why I often like a 5" woofer over a 6.5" one, because many times they have a fuller midrange than the larger woofers. I think the 8" woofer is sacrificing midrange for bass, and the 50s are $475

    • @audiojunior174
      @audiojunior174 2 роки тому

      I received my SILVER 100 7G about 2 months ago, "MA" managed to solve the problem of detailing the mids in these new speakers, it is impressive how the mids are prominent, articulate and very detailed in these new speakers even keeping the 8 ", if you're not careful they can even bother you due to the excess detail in the mids!

    • @gianlucabassi8853
      @gianlucabassi8853 Рік тому

      Oval...really awful..Just remove them...Better sound

  • @francescotenti193
    @francescotenti193 3 роки тому +2

    How do they compare to the RP 600 M? Same price. My only complaint about these MA are the grills, they look sort of cheap, a square one would be much nicer, IMO.

    • @johnbancroft5242
      @johnbancroft5242 Рік тому +1

      I was gonna buy 4 Klipsch RP 600M's for surround and rear surround duties, but the RP 600M are over £600 in the UK, the Monitor Audio Bronze 100's are £259 a pair. I preferred the sound of the 100's, so bought 4 of them, and used the money I saved to buy an Emotiva BasX A4 amp to power them. (as they can drop down to almost 4 Ohms). Very happy with my purchases.

  • @Bradimus1
    @Bradimus1 2 роки тому +2

    You should try cranking a good live version of Kieth Don't Go - Nils Lofgren for the guitar solo for these.

    • @daveargent7654
      @daveargent7654 2 роки тому +1

      I second this... what a great track!

  • @Fredd165
    @Fredd165 2 роки тому

    I’m in a toss up between these abs the wharfedale 12.2 has anyone heard both and can recommend which to go with. 70% movies 30% music

    • @ashred9665
      @ashred9665 2 роки тому

      the monitor Bronze 100% recommended, the 12.2s are warm/recessed

  • @Spockster
    @Spockster 3 роки тому

    Hey Randy, have you ever heard speakers from Nubert? Would love to hear your opinion about them.

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому +1

      I haven't, no. Where are they from?

    • @Spockster
      @Spockster 3 роки тому +1

      @@cheapaudioman from Germany, they are very good value for money and punch way above their weight. They get great reviews from all the tech youtubers and magazines. I hope you can check them out one day.

  • @boricuanights
    @boricuanights 2 місяці тому

    I was looking into getting a pair of these but see, I have a pair of Klipsch RP600Ms and they have a 96db sensitivity rating, and these have an 86-87db rating. I have a Marantz NR1711 7.2 receiver and it would take more power to push these. I heard they sound great but that sensitivity rating really throws me off.

  • @Constantine78
    @Constantine78 2 роки тому

    Great review! Some owners of these speakers have reported that they have had trouble, fitting standard banana plugs in the terminals. Can anyone shed some light on this matter? Thank you in advance!

    • @saandroosgobi9402
      @saandroosgobi9402 2 роки тому +1

      Same here. The standard banana plugs get loose on the terminals, half of them is not in. Trying to find a solution myself, but I think I'll need some technical help from the support.

  • @ellypsis603
    @ellypsis603 3 роки тому

    Those are Massive

  • @m.divagar3044
    @m.divagar3044 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Randy, review some cheap diy speakers like Overnight Sensation , Classix, Amiga, Tritrix etc..

    • @lukeselker5175
      @lukeselker5175 3 роки тому

      Seconded!

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому +6

      I’ve actually got a pair of the Classix. I’ll do a review of them.

    • @m.divagar3044
      @m.divagar3044 3 роки тому

      😍😍😍 You're the best.. Randy

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist 3 роки тому

    I believe the tweeter is titanium with gold plating and I believe the port is Monitor Audio's patented Hive port but I have no idea what it is purported to do. I have a 14 year old pair of the Monitor Audio Silver RS6s and I will never sell them.

    • @RennieAsh
      @RennieAsh 2 місяці тому

      Ceramic coated aluminium magnesium "CCAM" I think

  • @alfiewild356
    @alfiewild356 2 роки тому

    Randy, new subscriber here, love the channel. I've just ordered some Bronze 50's.
    I don't know if you have heard of a Podcast called Valley Heat, but I feel like you and the host are spiritual brothers.

    • @hoschingerblechwerk9813
      @hoschingerblechwerk9813 5 місяців тому

      Hi , can you tell me about your Bronze 50s? I will order some Bronze ..

    • @alfiewild356
      @alfiewild356 5 місяців тому +1

      @@hoschingerblechwerk9813 I have since upgraded to Bronze 500s haha.
      But the 50s sounded great.

    • @hoschingerblechwerk9813
      @hoschingerblechwerk9813 5 місяців тому

      Thank you !! :D @@alfiewild356

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 3 роки тому +3

    I demo'd them but wasn't a fan.. went with dynaudio instead.

  • @iPhi-YT
    @iPhi-YT 3 роки тому

    for $600 i'm assuming they are better than unifi?

  • @williamjueschke9960
    @williamjueschke9960 3 роки тому +2

    So I’m wondering if the Bronze 50’s would be a overall better sound.

  • @johnsweda2999
    @johnsweda2999 3 роки тому

    disagree with the bracing bracing a speaker doesn't make it better, it's a lossless cabinet a lot of beneficial properties of having a lossless cabinet. You just have the right amount of bracing where is needed and hopefully they've done that. Make sure you have open stands with lossless cabinet not solid stands filled with any heavyweight

  • @andreemilsen369
    @andreemilsen369 2 роки тому

    Hmmmm 🤔
    This might be the one to go for....10 identical speakers (including atmos), pluss subs....
    🤔

  • @joeygonzo
    @joeygonzo 3 роки тому +3

    37 Hz to 37KHz, damn!

  • @audiophile7599
    @audiophile7599 3 роки тому +3

    Great video review, I got these brand new from the store at less than 250$ (I leave in Romania) and I paired them with my Yamaha S501. I realy like how they sound

  • @ctr289
    @ctr289 3 роки тому +7

    They're a bit bright and harsh. Same if not worse than Silver 100. They would have been wonderful if the tweeter was 3-4 dBs quieter, especially in the 4-5kHz area.

    • @ctr289
      @ctr289 3 роки тому +1

      @John Rogers Compare them to Aria 906 measurement or other speakers, they're 3-4dB louder in the mid-highs

    • @DEMONTmx
      @DEMONTmx Рік тому

      This is the second video where i see you bashing these speakers lmao and everyone disagrees with you

    • @ctr289
      @ctr289 Рік тому

      @@DEMONTmx The numbers don't lie, they're bright and still have uneven dispersion, even with the waveguide. I had them and I also had other speakers. There are even brighter ones (some B&W etc), but they're still bright. The only scenario I would use them is a completely dead room, with tons of treatment everywhere, walls, ceiling, floor...

  • @aye_aye_ron_boy
    @aye_aye_ron_boy Рік тому

    1 year later and these are selling for 775 for a pair. Seeing people having scored their pair for around 300 dollars not too long ago has demotivated me.

  • @andrewscott1253
    @andrewscott1253 2 роки тому

    I brought a pair, I have had them a week, and I don't like the sound. The mid range details are not there, the bass while it goes low it actually produces less in quantity than a smaller pair of Polk RT35 speakers from 20 years ago. I'm going to see if they just need breaking in, but so far I'm not unpressed with the sound for music but I like them for watching the television. That said, visually they are stunning.

    • @JukeboxAlley
      @JukeboxAlley 2 роки тому

      Any difference after breakin in? Bass hefty and controlled?

  • @RockCity1111
    @RockCity1111 3 роки тому +2

    I hate the grills. maybe hate is harsh. Nope I stick with previous comment!! But I bet they pump some bass. They look great without the grills. Are these 4 ohm ?

    • @dawolyan13
      @dawolyan13 3 роки тому +1

      8

    • @JC-lk3oy
      @JC-lk3oy 3 роки тому

      Thankfully the grills are magnetic at least. They look pretty slick without the grills for sure.

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому

      I don’t love the grills either

    • @Cartier_specialist
      @Cartier_specialist 3 роки тому

      8 ohm 6 ohm nominal is what I believe MA classifies them to be. They are fairly equipment friendly as long as you have decent equipment.

    • @Gary_M
      @Gary_M 3 роки тому

      Yeah the grills are fugly but at least they look pretty good naked.

  • @jual-rakid
    @jual-rakid 3 роки тому

    what Eq you use personally?

  • @corkydukeII5898
    @corkydukeII5898 3 роки тому +3

    It sounds like you DID enjoy 'em, but i'm gathering that if you could only buy ONE pair of $600 speakers, these probably wouldn't be it : )

  • @Adrianek81
    @Adrianek81 2 роки тому

    I sub to your channel😁👍✌️

  • @geezer5236
    @geezer5236 3 роки тому +2

    I compare your remarks here to the ones you made about the SVS Prime, the Q 3030i, the Polk R100 and pick any Elac and I'm confused as to why I would want these. You compare sound and build quality to several sub $200/pr speakers like Jamo 803, and Sony Cs whatever 5s. All considered decent at their price point but this is a $600/pr speaker. OK they're a "fun" speaker that plays large but at $600 compared to how you've reviewed other $600/pr speakers it's hard to see how they fit from any value perspective.

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому +1

      They have an 8” woofer and play into the 30’s.

    • @thomasward00
      @thomasward00 3 роки тому +3

      These are at my local audio store, their selling point is the 8 inch woofer and that's what you're paying for....
      They should be priced at $400 dollars not 600 and they are more like good HT speakers.

    • @DougMen1
      @DougMen1 3 роки тому +2

      @@thomasward00 The Bronze 2 (the older equivalent to these in the Bronze range) was $400 for many years. I think moving from a 6.5" to an 8" woofer is a mistake, because, although it might have better bass, the midrange suffers too much, IMO

    • @Gary_M
      @Gary_M 3 роки тому +1

      @@DougMen1 They probably still make a 6.5" model. MA has been making bookshelves with 8" woofers for years, I remember looking at some even before they started with the cereal bowl woofers when they still had the phase plug design. But you're right, designing the crossover to go from an 8" woofer straight to a 1" tweeter is tricky to pull off. Monitor Audio has years of practice with it though. Silver level is where they start to get good.

  • @brianliu522
    @brianliu522 3 роки тому +1

    8 inches is always better than 6 :-)

  • @nc3419
    @nc3419 3 роки тому +2

    Wow...a real commercial in the introduction. They really are a dollar...and guaranteed to break.

  • @totalplonker824
    @totalplonker824 3 роки тому

    Bring on the MA gold 100 stand mounts

    • @DougMen1
      @DougMen1 3 роки тому

      Those are $2300, but are the best MAs I've ever heard! And that means a lot, 'cause I'm a real MA fanboy!

    • @michaeldasilva8834
      @michaeldasilva8834 3 роки тому

      @@DougMen1 I bought a pair of MA gold 5g’s about a year ago and they are awesome! I am about to add a pair of jl audio d110’s to give them some company!

  • @garydavies2255
    @garydavies2255 3 роки тому

    You are hilarious

  • @gianlucabassi8853
    @gianlucabassi8853 Рік тому +1

    8" woofer.. not as agile as 6.5"...

  • @sebipatras
    @sebipatras Рік тому

    In Romania this speaker are 275euro 🎉

    • @marko-182
      @marko-182 9 місяців тому

      Which site bro

  • @kmvuniverse
    @kmvuniverse 3 роки тому

    Been asking myself,why tf haven't I been getting no notifications from the cheapaudioman,for over a month now,and it just dawned on me few minutes ago that I changed my email,yeapppp changed my email and forgot to subscribe here with my current email, what an idiot.

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  3 роки тому +1

      Welcome back, brother! You’re not an idiot either

  • @endrizo
    @endrizo 2 роки тому

    gold is too heavy for a tweeter

  • @williamnaman3570
    @williamnaman3570 3 роки тому

    Monosaudio makes some $30 power cables that made a difference I could hear. I was not a believer(more diff than dac filters.) I replaced the power cables to my cd, dac and schitt tube preamp. I originally replaced the DAC power cable to be convinced it made a difference. Please review the Mission QX-2.

  • @andrewscott1253
    @andrewscott1253 2 роки тому

    Please consider giving a demo of the speakers rather than just talking. It would give your audience an idea of the overall tonal balance of the speakers.

    • @cheapaudioman
      @cheapaudioman  2 роки тому

      I don’t do recordings, Andrew. I don’t have the equipment.

  • @lamecasuelas2
    @lamecasuelas2 3 роки тому

    Oh Man, are people still into Korn?

  • @scottygdaman
    @scottygdaman 3 роки тому +1

    1$ glasses plus free migraines and rapid vision loss all for a buck.
    Do not ever buy or use not once use 1$ glasses. Ever .
    Tweeter woofer.. k that covers some freqs. The rest?

  • @snakeobias
    @snakeobias 2 роки тому

    At 0:06 You can pinpoint the exact frame his mind snaps, knowing that he's going to have to pay for the demo speakers after hearing the wedding ring make a dent on the top of the cabinet. And a second later as he runs through his list, you can hear from his speech that his mind is preoccupied with this thought. Followed by his subconscious attempt to undo his misdemeanor by slowly retracting his left hand and hiding it under the table.