Monitor Audio Bronze 50 (7G) Bookshelf Speakers

Small bookshelf speakers with the latest Bronze engineering

The Monitor Audio Bronze 50 (7G) Bookshelf Speakers bring the seventh-generation Bronze Series into a compact two-way cabinet. Fresh C-CAM drivers, a refined Gold Dome tweeter and HiVe II porting give them detail and punch well beyond their size. They suit a bookshelf or the matching ST-2 floor stands, in a choice of three finishes. Sold as a pair.

Why You'll Love It

• Refined Gold Dome tweeter. Monitor Audio's C-CAM gold dome tweeter, developed and refined since 1982, adds a UD waveguide here for crisp, detailed high frequencies.
• Flexible placement. The compact two-way cabinet works on a shelf or on the dedicated ST-2 floor stands, so it fits a range of rooms and layouts.
• Three finishes, five-year cover. Choose walnut, black or white to match your room, all backed by a five-year warranty.

Under the Hood

• 6 inch C-CAM bass-mid driver. Larger voice coils and magnets than before reduce distortion and lift sensitivity for a lifelike, controlled midrange.
• HiVe II port technology. The high-velocity port reduces turbulence and speeds air flow for faster, more powerful bass and better transient response.
• Through-Bolt driver bracing. The drivers bolt through to the rear of the cabinet at a set torque to remove unwanted chassis resonances, behind real-wood and ply front baffles.

CHT Insider Verdict

The Bronze 50 7G is one of the most accomplished small speakers at its price, and a sensible starting point for a proper hi-fi or home cinema system. The new C-CAM drivers and crossover give it clarity and drive that belie the compact cabinet. Partner it with a modest amplifier and it will happily grow with the rest of your system.

Pro Tip: Sit them on the matching ST-2 floor stands rather than a crowded shelf, which locks in the imaging and keeps the HiVe II port clear to breathe.