Monitor Audio Bronze BR1 User manual

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Contents Page
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 2
Recycling(WEEE) 3
RoHS 3
BronzeBR1 4
BronzeBR2 5
BronzeBR5 6
BronzeBR6 7
Outrigger FootFixing(BR5 and BR6 Only) 8
Bronze BR-LCR 9
BronzeBR-FX 10
Fixing Your BR-FX to theWall 11
ConnectingYourBronzeBR-FX’s 12
Connecting Your BronzeReference Loudspeakers 13
Positioning 14
Running In 15
PortBungs 15
GuaranteeandService 16
Claims under this guarantee 16
Data Protection 17
OwnerInformation 17

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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 Audioare a highly respected member of the‘Guild ofMaster 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 ReferenceSeries.
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 readand follow all of the instructions in this manual before enjoying you
loudspeakers. Any instructions proceeded by this warning triangle MUST be
followed. Failureto do so may cause personal injury ordamagethespeakers.
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 theproducts.
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
couldadversely affect thewooden 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 whilstcleaning, 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 healthand theenvironment.
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 outletwhere 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, January2003
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 soldin 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 usablefrequency 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 overalldesirability 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 evenbe hung on a wallusinga 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 thebracket.
Frequency
Response Sensitivity (1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
55Hz – 30KHz 88dB 6 70 15 - 70W
Drive Unit
Complement Cabinet Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
1x 5.5" MMP®Mk2
Bass mid-range.
1x 25mm Gold Dome
C-CAM®tweeter.
Rear ported,
bass reflex 26H x 16.5W x 18D (10 ¼ x 6 ½ x 7 1/16)8.7(19.1) Black Oak, Walnut,Cherry.

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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
systemlinearity has resultedin lowerdistortion 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 Sensitivity (1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
42Hz - 30KHz 90dB 6 100 30 - 100W
Drive Unit
Complement Cabinet Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
1x 6.5" MMP®Mk2
Bass mid-range.
1x 25mm Gold Dome
C-CAM®tweeter.
Front ported,
bass reflex 35H x 18.5W x 25D (13 ¾ x 75/16 x 913/16)13.3 (29.3) Black Oak, Walnut,Cherry.

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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 tobass compression effects.
Frequency
Response Sensitivity (1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
36Hz-30KHz 90dB 6 120 30 - 120W
Drive Unit
Complement Cabinet Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
1x 5.5" MMP®Mk2
Bass,1 x 5.5" MMP®
Mk2 Bass mid-range.
1x 25mm Gold Dome
C-CAM®tweeter.
Dual Chamber
Bass Reflex.
PortedFront
and Rear.
85H x 16.5W x 24.7D
(33 7/16 x 6 ½ x 9 ¼ ) 14 (30.8)
(Packed
Individually)
Black Oak,
Walnut,Cherry.

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Your Bronze BR6
Bronze BR6 is the new 2 ½ way floor-standing flagship of the six-model range
and builds on the considerable musical strengths of the smaller Bronze BR5 by
providing a still wider bandwidth, higher power handling and more effortlessly
realiseddynamics.
The Bronze BR6 employs multiple bracing positioned at critical resonance
nodes. Its slim proportions and smoothly profiled front positively contribute to
sound quality by reducing diffraction effects.
The Bronze BR6 utilises three 6.5-inch MMP® Mk2 drivers. The lower two units
handle bass only, the upper unit provides punchy upper bass and a clear,
natural mid-band right up to the crossover point with the tweeter at 2.6 kHz.
Frequency
Response Sensitivity (1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
33Hz – 30KHz 90dB 4 150 40 - 150
Drive Unit Complement Cabinet
Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
2x 6.5” MMP®Mk2Bass
Drivers, 1x 6.5” MMP®
Mk2 Mid-range Driver.
1x 25mmC-CAM®Gold
Dome tweeter.
Dual Chamber
Bass Reflex.
PortedFront
and Rear.
97H x 20W x 30D
(38 3/16 x 77/8x 11 13/16)20.4 (44.9)
(Packed
Individually)
Black Oak,
Walnut,Cherry.

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Outrigger Foot Fixing (BR5 and BR6 Only)
The Bronze Reference Series outrigger foot incorporates a spike for use on
carpetedfloors and also,a soft polymerpad (for use on wooden or tiled floors).
BEWARE. The spikes are very sharp, and could cause injury if care is not
taken when handling them.
Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the carpet, or trailing
mains leads that could be damaged by the spikes.
1. You can carefully place the cabinet on it’s top or back to fit the
outriggers. Locate the outrigger foot over the threaded inserts in the
cabinet.
2. Screw these in place usingthesuppliedscrews.
3. Place the soft polymer pad into it’s locating positions. These pads are
for use on hard floors. If you have hard floors, you can now enjoy your
speakers. If you have carpet please continue to follow these
instructions.
4. Fit the spikes into the inserts on the outrigger feet. If you have a very
thick pile carpet, you may need to remove the soft polymer pad to
ensure thespikes fully penetratethe carpet.
5. Carefully turn your speaker back over and check that it is evenly
balanced. If uneven, you can adjust the height in the appropriate
corner by unscrewing the spike slightly. This operation may need to be
repeated a several times to ensure your cabinet is completely level.
When you are happy with the balance of the cabinet, tighten the
locking nut on each spike. The soft polymer pad may need to be
removed to dothis.
Outrigger Foot
Soft Polymer
Pad
Spike

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Your Bronze BR-LCR
The new Bronze BR-LCR is the vital aesthetic and sonic link in any Bronze
Reference-based home cinema or multi-channel music system, bringing extra
solidity, depth and realism to the front soundstage, especially with dialogue.
Recognising that the centre is often the hardest working speaker in an A/V
system, the new Bronze BR-LCR has been designed with two 5.5-inch MMP®
Mk2 bass-mid drivers that hand over to the C-CAM®tweeter at 2.6KHz. A special
crossover network ensures the Bronze Centre has excellent vertical and
horizontal off axis frequency response, eliminating the need for a 'hot seat'
listening position and integrating smoothly with the Bronze BR1, BR2, BR5, BR6
or BR-FX in a home theatre set-up. With easy amplifier loading, the new Bronze
Centrewillget the best fromeven lowerpoweredA/V amplifiers(receivers).
Frequency Response Sensitivity
(1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
60Hz-30KHz 90dB 6 120 20-120W
Drive Unit
Complement Cabinet Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
2x 5.5" MMP®Mk2
Bass mid-range,
1x 25mm Gold Dome
C-CAM®tweeter.
Sealed Cabinet 16.5H x 46W x 16.5D
(6 ½ x 18 1/8x 6 ½) 6.8(15) Black Oak, Walnut,Cherry.

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Your Bronze BR-FX
The BR-FX surround speaker combines amazing performance with modern,
discreet design that can be flush mounted on a wall using the enclosed wall
brackets. The attractive curved grille and end caps conceal a rigid angular
cabinet construction and Monitor Audio’s renowned and highly acclaimed
MMP®Mk2 driver technology and C-CAM®tweeters.
By using low slope linear phase crossover design, Monitor Audio has
engineered the Bronze BR-FX to have seamless integration and almost perfect
180-degree dispersion characteristics. Whilst the bass driver always operates
in phase, the tweeter section can be configured to operate as a bi-pole or di-
pole. This is adjusted by way of a toggle switch (see page 11). To enable the
correctfunction of these speakers, they are left and right handed specific.
Frequency
Response Sensitivity (1W@1m) Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
Power
Handling
RMS (W)
Recommended
AmplifierPower
Output.
65 Hz - 30 KHz 88 dB 6 80 25-80W
Drive Unit
Complement Cabinet Design
Product External
Dimensions
cm(inch)
Weight
(packed)
Kg (lb) Finishes
1x 5.5” MMP®Mk2
bass/midrange driver,
2x 25mm Gold dome
C-CAM®tweeters.
Sealed
Cabinet 29.5H x 29W x 13D (115/8x 11 7/16 x 5 1/8)8(17.6) Black Oak, Walnut,Cherry,