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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 Speakers Walnut £129 & £6.99 delivery

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  • #2
    the corpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭the corpo


    Oh, v tempting, these got amazing reviews a couple of years back...


  • #3
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    Wonder would these be good in place of a soundbar like the sonos playbar or something like that.


  • #4
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    cronos wrote: »
    Wonder would these be good in place of a soundbar like the sonos playbar or something like that.
    That’s one for the audiophiles to answer :-) I’m just hooking them to an old Amp. I’m sure if you asked over on HotUkDeals there would be loads of audiophiles who will answer your question properly.


  • #5
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    cronos wrote: »
    Wonder would these be good in place of a soundbar like the sonos playbar or something like that.
    That’s one for the audiophiles to answer :-) I’m just hooking them to an old Amp. I’m sure if you asked over on HotUkDeals there would be loads of audiophiles who will answer your question properly.


  • #6
    kao123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭kao123


    For the price these are really good speakers, matched with a decent amp you can't go wrong, as for replacing a soundbar, they are mainly for stereo listening (or full 5.1 if you buy more of them :-) )


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  • #7
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    kao123 wrote: »
    For the price these are really good speakers, matched with a decent amp you can't go wrong, as for replacing a soundbar, they are mainly for stereo listening (or full 5.1 if you buy more of them :-) )
    Ahaa we have audiophiles here too :-)


  • #8
    RIALTO1
    Registered Users Posts: 673 ✭✭✭RIALTO1


    Free delivery if you pay in euros, €149. Makes it cheaper again.


  • #9
    kao123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭kao123


    CurlyEng wrote: »
    Ahaa we have audiophiles here too :-)

    Dunno about that, it's an expensive hobby, but with these Monitor Audio's you can't go wrong, just watch out though, you'll want to buy more of them and then upgrade them and so on :-)


  • #10
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Dang it’s gone up to £169 now @mod maybe expire this (albeit many see huge value HUKD >1000 degrees) at this price


  • #11
    cjlawlor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 237 ✭✭cjlawlor


    Still €149 for me at this link...

    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-12902-monitor-audio-bronze-2-walnut-walnut-speakers-per-pair.aspx?swapstore=1

    This is an amazing deal. I can vouch for them having used them for the past 4-5 years with my Hi-Fi. They have a decent amount of bass but I'd imagine people might also want a subwoofer if using them in a 5.1 set up.


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  • #12
    the corpo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,790 ✭✭✭the corpo


    Just to note, for anyone thinking of replacing a soundbar, you would need to buy an amplifier too. Worth doing though, decent speakers and amp will always sound so much better than any single or smart speaker.


  • #13
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    How would you know what spec of an amp to match these?


  • #14
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,767 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    https://www.whathifi.com/monitor-audio/bronze-2/review

    They mention some pairings here. When you say spec, you talking about impedance etc?


  • #15
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    Pinch Flat wrote: »
    https://www.whathifi.com/monitor-audio/bronze-2/review

    They mention some pairings here. When you say spec, you talking about impedance etc?

    Thanks, I saw that after. I guess just trying to match an amp to them.


  • #16
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    I was watching these for a while.
    Finally pulled the trigger yesterday.
    I'm going to match them with a turntable and vintage marantz 2230 amp. :)

    CPL 593H



  • #17
    kao123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭kao123


    furiousox wrote: »
    I was watching these for a while.
    Finally pulled the trigger yesterday.
    I'm going to match them with a turntable and vintage marantz 2230 amp. :)

    Good call, I had a pair matched with a Marantz 2265, really enjoyed the warm sound, they are a good match imo.


  • #18
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Ps they let me change the order from sterling and delivery to euro - great customer service


  • #19
    eoinf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    Anyone looking for a something a bit neater these are a brilliant bookshelf speaker.

    Think they look a little better too.

    https://www.hifihut.ie/q-acoustics-3020i-bookshelf-speaker-pair-carbon-black-7911.html


  • #20
    MHP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 490 ✭✭MHP


    I got the Monitor Audio Bronze 1 speakers from Richer. €129 + free delivery. Brilliant little speakers, a huge improvement on the Mordaunt-Short 15s they replaced.


  • #21
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    eoinf wrote: »
    Anyone looking for a something a bit neater these are a brilliant bookshelf speaker.

    Think they look a little better too.

    https://www.hifihut.ie/q-acoustics-3020i-bookshelf-speaker-pair-carbon-black-7911.html

    Smaller sound too though https://www.bestadvisor.com/bookshelf-speaker/monitor-audio-bronze-2-vs-q-acoustics-3020


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  • #22
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    All set up, very happy with the speakers.
    They look and sound great, absolute steal at that price. :)

    CPL 593H



  • #23
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    furiousox wrote: »
    All set up, very happy with the speakers.
    They look and sound great, absolute steal at that price. :)

    Nice ðŸ‘
    I recall reading somewhere with the air travel in theses speakers 30cm clearance at the back is recommended if possible


  • #24
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Yeah it's a bit of a temporary set-up as it is.
    Need to move the whole lot to somewhere more spacious, get the tt off the amp and give the speakers room to breathe.

    CPL 593H



  • #25
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,767 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    furiousox wrote: »
    All set up, very happy with the speakers.
    They look and sound great, absolute steal at that price. :)

    That's a lovely set up. Enjoy.


  • #26
    PCDub
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭PCDub


    CurlyEng wrote: »
    Nice ðŸ‘
    I recall reading somewhere with the air travel in theses speakers 30cm clearance at the back is recommended if possible

    Shouldn't be ok with front ported speakers.


  • #27
    PCDub
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭PCDub


    I’ve a set of the bronze 2 in walnut still in the box I’ll let go for 100e if anyone is interested.


  • #28
    eclipsechaser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭eclipsechaser


    PCDub wrote: »
    I’ve a set of the bronze 2 in walnut still in the box I’ll let go for 100e if anyone is interested.

    I'll drop you a direct message.


  • #29
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Sold?
    A friend of mine is interested in buying a pair after hearing mine.

    CPL 593H



  • #30
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    PCDub wrote: »
    I’ve a set of the bronze 2 in walnut still in the box I’ll let go for 100e if anyone is interested.

    Where are you based?


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  • #31
    cronos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭cronos


    furiousox wrote: »
    All set up, very happy with the speakers.
    They look and sound great, absolute steal at that price. :)

    What mounts are those?


  • #32
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,014 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Hi, no idea they're unbranded.
    Got them on adverts for 20 quid! :)

    CPL 593H



  • #33
    PCDub
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭PCDub


    cronos wrote: »
    Where are you based?

    Portarlington


  • #34
    CurlyEng
    Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭CurlyEng


    Just in case it’s not clear for any new bargain hunters - toggle currency to € and it’s €149 delivered to Republic


  • #35
    eclipsechaser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭eclipsechaser


    If anyone wants to add the matching subwoofer, RicherSounds are offering it for £250 or €275. That's considerably cheaper than anywhere else I can find.

    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-12913-monitor-audio-bronze-w10-walnut-walnut-subwoofer.aspx


  • #36
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    eclipsechaser wrote: »
    If anyone wants to add the matching subwoofer, RicherSounds are offering it for £250 or €275. That's considerably cheaper than anywhere else I can find.

    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-12913-monitor-audio-bronze-w10-walnut-walnut-subwoofer.aspx

    nice one. do i need it!?


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  • #37
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    PCDub wrote: »
    I’ve a set of the bronze 2 in walnut still in the box I’ll let go for 100e if anyone is interested.

    Still available?


  • #38
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    Is the deal gone? Cannot see it :-(


  • #39
    phunkadelic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 971 ✭✭✭phunkadelic


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    Is the deal gone? Cannot see it :-(
    I can only see white ones left:
    https://www.richersounds.ie/p-12900-monitor-audio-bronze-2-white-speakers-per-pair.aspx


  • #40
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    still at the link above, just bought one


  • #41
    PCDub
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭PCDub


    absolutegroove wrote: »
    Still available?

    Sold sorry.


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  • #42
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    Can anyone a recommend a decent inexpensive amp to go with them? (max €200, preferably cheaper) with bluetooth?


  • #43
    sweetie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    Can anyone a recommend a decent inexpensive amp to go with them? (max €200, preferably cheaper) with bluetooth?

    I got the Yamaha RN602, lots of bells and whistles, Spotify connect, internet radio, Bluetooth but it was £275 from RS.
    Ask them what they have around your budget on the forum here.


  • #44
    eclipsechaser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭eclipsechaser


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    Can anyone a recommend a decent inexpensive amp to go with them? (max €200, preferably cheaper) with bluetooth?

    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-203728-tangent-ampster-bt-ii-stereo-amplifier.aspx

    RS sorted me with one of these for €115. It was open box as they'd mistakenly sent it to a customer looking for the Tangent Tuner (boxes look identical). Worth asking if they've another if you like it. It's very compact but perfect with the Bronze speakers and it takes a sub too. Doesn't support 5.1 but does have regular Bluetooth. It also has an IR receiver so you can hide the unit out of sight.

    Reviews are very positive.


  • #45
    themacdaddy
    Registered Users Posts: 756 ✭✭✭themacdaddy


    Thanks Sweetie and eclipsechaser, I will drop them a message on the forum here. I tried to call them a number of times yesterday but it rang out. The Yamaha looks amazing but probably outside my price range. You got a great deal on it though. I think the Tangent is more my price range and the price you got is great but I would be lucky to get the same deal.


  • #46
    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,469 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    themacdaddy wrote: »
    I tried to call them a number of times yesterday but it rang out.

    Guys,

    apologies - the phones have been in melt down since we reopened last Tuesday.

    We are starting to get a handle on it again now and from next week we hope to get Boards / Phone calls / email response times back to under our target response times ( ie PDQ) - but again apologies if you have been trying to get through to us!

    On the Bronze 2 Walnut - on Final, final, final shipment due in later next week...

    https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-12902-monitor-audio-bronze-2-walnut-walnut-speakers-per-pair.aspx

    Thanks Guys,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • #47
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,810 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Just ordered, thanks guys! :D


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