Monitor audio BRONZE BR Users Manual

Contents Page

Introduction

Safety Instructions

Recycling (WEEE)

RoHS

Bronze BR1

Bronze BR2

Bronze BR5

Bronze BR6

Outrigger Foot Fixing (BR5 and BR6 Only)

Bronze BR-LCR

Bronze BR-FX

Fixing Your BR-FX to the Wall

Connecting Your Bronze BR-FX’s

Connecting Your Bronze Reference Loudspeakers

Positioning

Running In

Port Bungs

Guarantee and Service

Claims under this guarantee

Data Protection

Owner Information

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing Monitor Audio loudspeakers. We are confident they will provide a reliable, high performance sound for many years. Monitor Audio are a highly respected member of the ‘Guild of Master Craftsmen’ and we have over 30 years of experience in the art of traditional wood working techniques and leading edge drive unit technology. This marriage of old and new brings you the Bronze Reference Series. At Monitor Audio we pride ourselves in our ability to make the listening experience as close as possible to the original ‘music’ production. This is all achieved by only using quality components developed by our award winning team, and manufactured to very strict standards and tolerances.

Safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions

Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before enjoying you loudspeakers. Any instructions proceeded by this warning triangle MUST be followed. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage the speakers.

2. Water & Moisture

The loudspeakers should not be used near water - for example, bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish bowls be placed on the products.

3. Heat

The speaker/s should not be placed near any heat source such as radiators, open fires, stoves, direct sunlight and any other appliance that produces heat. These speakers are designed for use within the home environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures & humidity when placed on patios or open conditions could adversely affect the wooden cabinet.

4. Cleaning

Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Bronze BR loudspeakers. It is our intention that they should provide a lifetime of musical pleasure. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is all that is required to remove any dust. Treat them as you would a fine piece of furniture because that is how they have been designed. Avoid touching the loudspeaker’s drive units whilst cleaning, as any damage will impair their performance.

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Re-cycling

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by User in Private Households in the EU

This symbol on the product or accessories indicates that they must not be disposed of with your house hold waste. Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for recycling WEEE. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more specific information about where you can take your equipment for recycling please contact your local city/ council office, your local waste disposal service or the outlet where you purchased the product.

RoHS Declaration of Conformity

Directive 2002/95/EC of the Europe an Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, January 2003

Background

The RoHS directive restricts the use of Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), hexavalent Chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) compounds, and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) compounds in electrical and electronic equipment sold in the European Union.

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Your Bronze BR1

The BR1 remains the ‘baby’ of the Bronze Reference Series. Improved driver and tweeter technologies help to propel the BR1 ahead of its predecessor. Overall bandwidth has been increased with usable frequency response right out to 30KHz. Improved motor system linearity has resulted in lower distortion and low frequency damping. The BR1 is now single wired, but improved terminal quality lifts the overall desirability of this entry level monitor.

Because the BR1 offers huge performance from a small speaker, it lends itself to a wide range of positioning options. The BR1 will perform equally well no matter how it is positioned. The BR1 can be placed on a stand, on a book-shelf, it can even be hung on a wall using a wall bracket (not supplied). The BR1 has a ¼” UNC threaded insert in the back of the cabinet to allow it to be wall mounted. Please note that when using a wall bracket we would recommend using the enclosed port bungs to eliminate ‘bass boom’ and unwanted air turbulence caused by the bracket.

Frequency

Response

Sensitivity

(1W@1m)

Nominal Impedance

(Ohms)

Power Handling RMS (W)

Recommended

Amplifier Power

Output.

55Hz – 30KHz 88dB 6 70 15 - 70W

Drive Unit

Complement

1 x 5.5" MMP® Mk2

Bass mid-range.

1 x 25mm Gold Dome

C-CAM® tweeter.

Cabinet

Design

Rear ported,

bass reflex

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Product External

Dimensions

cm (inch)

26H x 16.5W x 18D

(10 ¼ x 6 ½ x 7 1/16)

Weight

(packed)

Kg (lb)

8.7 (19.1)

Finishes

Black Oak,

Walnut, Cherry.

Your Bronze BR2

Our engineers have been careful not to spoil the talented, multi award winning B2. Conservative tweaks and general improvements to the crossover components and drivers have lifted the performance a stage further promising improved clarity and reduced overall distortion. Overall bandwidth has been increased with usable frequency response right out to 30KHz. Improved motor system linearity has resulted in lower distortion and low frequency damping.

The new BR2 still incorporates the special figure eight internal bracing which gives a very rigid construction, helping the BR2 to achieve a clean, un-boxy sound reminiscent of high-end speakers using very, heavy and high-tech construction techniques.

Frequency

Response

42Hz - 30KHz 90dB 6 100 30 - 100W

Drive Unit

Complement

Sensitivity

(1W@1m)

Cabinet

Design

Nominal Impedance

(Ohms)

Product External

Dimensions

cm (inch)

Power

Handling

RMS (W)

Weight

(packed)

Kg (lb)

Recommended

Amplifier Power

Output.

Finishes

1 x 6.5" MMP® Mk2

Bass mid-range.

1 x 25mm Gold Dome

C-CAM® tweeter.

Front ported,

bass reflex

35H x 18.5W x 25D

(13 ¾ x 7 5/16 x 9 13/16)

13.3 (29.3)

Black Oak,

Walnut, Cherry.

Your Bronze BR5

BR5 is new to the Bronze Reference Series. The cabinet profile is now slimmer than its predecessor to offer a more desirable foot print for a typical life-style setting. The new 5.5” bass drivers replace the 6.5” bass drivers of the B4. However, bass extension and punch have been maintained and even improved in terms of overall control. The 2 ½ way design is now optimised with the bass and bass/ mid-range drivers working in dual chambers, similar to the more advanced MA designs. Cabinet bracing has been up rated and results in very rigid construction producing a clean, ‘un boxy’ character. The floor-level mounted terminal panel now allows easy access without un-necessary trailing cables.

Unlike the BR2, the BR5 has a reflex port at the rear as well as the front. This is to provide maximum airflow at low frequencies and reduces air pressure that can lead to bass compression effects.

Frequency

Response

36Hz-30KHz 90dB 6 120 30 - 120W

Drive Unit

Complement

1 x 5.5" MMP® Mk2

Bass, 1 x 5.5" MMP® Mk2 Bass mid-range. 1 x 25mm Gold Dome

C-CAM® tweeter.

Sensitivity

(1W@1m)

Cabinet

Design

Dual Chamber

Bass Reflex. Ported Front

and Rear.

Nominal Impedance

(Ohms)

Product External

Dimensions

cm (inch)

85H x 16.5W x 24.7D

(33 7/16 x 6 ½ x 9 ¼ )

Power

Handling

RMS (W)

Weight

(packed)

Kg (lb)

14 (30.8)

(Packed

Individually)

Recommended

Amplifier Power

Output.

Finishes

Black Oak,

Walnut, Cherry.

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