Monitor Audio Bronze B2 & BR2 - compatible in a 5.1 setup?

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I currently have a pair of Monitor Audio B2 speakers cobbled together with Tannoy Mercury rears and centre (sorry to mix and match - I have brought shame upon myself!!) and would like to upgrade to a Monitor Audio 5.1 system, unfortunately the B2s have been discontinued and replaced with BR2s. If I got BR2 centre and surrounds would they gel ok with the B2 fronts or do I need to buy everything new??? thanks for any help

 

[Anonymous]

Hi mate,

What might be a better idea is to get the BR2 fronts and the BRLCR MA Centre and then use the B2S as the surround speakers.

Then search down a different sub as the sub in the BR2 system isn't the best, as in you can get better for the same value.

The BR2s on a decent stands with the matching centre are really nice sounding.

 

[Anonymous]

cheers - that sounds like a cunning plan as I didn't really want to have to replace the B2s as they do a great job on stereo

Regarding the sub - any suggestions after poo-pooing the MA !? The Velodyne MicroVee looks quite funky and would be easy to fit in but not sure if anyone has reviewed it.

 

[Anonymous]

Seems to get a good review. The space saving idea sort of appeals just not sure how it will compete with bigger woofers

I have had the MJ Acoustics Pro MKII or MJ Acoustics Reference 100 recommended to me which I will check out once I get me new amp.

Standwise I got the Soundsyyle Z2 as they are now available in black, and they do a good job and look the part with MA BR2 as well, plus they don't cost much so are very good value for money.

 

[Anonymous]

I'll have to go and do some listening I think!

Thanks for giving me some food for thought - hopefully I'll have a brand spanking new system up and running soonish as I'm upgrading the whole lot . This forum has been very useful to untangle my boggling mind!