Not sure exactly what the specific size variations will be, but aim for a speaker size that suits the room size and volume you want. I was told by several different retailers that the Bronze 6s would not be as suitable as the 5s for my room as its not a large room and I don't have the volume up very loud (due to neighbours) - they wouldn't sound as good at lower volumes.I’ve been toying with a 5.1 silver setup now for a month or so. Looking at the 300 fronts, 350 centre and fxv2 rears.
anyone think the bronze 500 would be a better choice?
Just a bit of buyers remorse here since I bought the Bronze 5s with a centre and two pairs of FX speakers (that are joined by 4 x CT165s and a BK P12-300SB-PR) only in November, but I did get a pretty good deal with an AVR. I guess the retailers were aware of the imminent release of the 6th series (I guess we all suspected) and prices were dropping.
I'm loving my setup so far however, using a Denon X4500H and a Tibo PA150. One day I might want to upgrade the 5s to silvers or golds for the nicer finish and for and improvement to music, but in no rush to right now.
After just buying my Bronze 2/Centre/Fx package a few weeks ago, all I can say is.........................Just a bit of buyers remorse here since I bought the Bronze 5s with a centre and two pairs of FX speakers (that are joined by 4 x CT165s and a BK P12-300SB-PR) only in November, but I did get a pretty good deal with an AVR. I guess the retailers were aware of the imminent release of the 6th series (I guess we all suspected) and prices were dropping.
I'm loving my setup so far however, using a Denon X4500H and a Tibo PA150. One day I might want to upgrade the 5s to silvers or golds for the nicer finish and for and improvement to music, but in no rush to right now.
The current bronze range are very good but not in the same league as the old gold gr and gs range which can be bought for similar money.
the bronze 2 are £249 new, the superior but much older gold reference 10 are £185-£275. a nice pair went on eBay yesterday for £185.
i don't like the random-like holes around the tweeter copied from the silver 6g range.. does the pattern make any difference..
they look good but they are no longer budget priced speakers with those price hikes.
I'm intrigued by these new speakers. I was poised to buy the Dali Oberon 5, but I'm wondering whether the new Bronze 200 or 500 floorstanders might be better and they're in the same price bracket. Pity they're not in the shops until May.
Thanks for the advice, I'll do that. I listened to an Opticon 5 at RS recently, and whilst I liked the extended high frequencies due to the ribbon tweeter I felt that the bass dropped off compared to the cheaper Oberon 5, so to my ears the Oberon seemed the more well balanced. It would be interesting to listen to the Silver 200 as a comparison.If you go to local RS or similar store and ask to listen Bronze 5, Silver 200 and Oberon 5 you will have your answers. Dali certainly has bit more "hotter" top end, so you should get a general sense which sound signature you prefer, MA or Dali. Oberon costs 700£ pair, SSAV has Silver 200 ex demos for 800£ and Gumtree 650£ so you wouldn´t need to wait Bronzes if you prefer MAs. Silver range competes with Opticons, one range higher from Oberon.
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First "hands on" review is out for Bronze 100s by WhatHifi.
Monitor Audio Bronze 100 review
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