Monitor Audio's acclaimed Bronze speaker series enters sixth generation

[What Hi-Fi?]

Monitor Audio's highly celebrated Bronze speaker range is now eight strong and for the first time includes a Dolby Atmos model.

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[lacuna]

I think it's disappointing that the reflex port has been moved to the back. The Bronze 2 was the ideal choice for our kitchen setup because they are in the alcoves either side of the chimney breast. Probably wouldn't work with the new models unfortunately.

 

[scene]

I know what you mean, having the reflex port on the front made placement on, or near a wall easier. Though, having said this, I've got a pair of rear ported q3020i sitting on a bookshelf, very close to the wall, with the ports not bunged, and they sound fine. So rear ports don't 100% preclude near wall placement, but probably do stop mounting on a wall. I seem to remember MA have always recommended positioning the bronzes 25-30cm from a wall...