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Experts prefer Monitor Audio Bronze 2 over Edifier R1850DB
On 2 May 2024 (8 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Monitor Audio Bronze 2 received 1 endorsement from Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020). Meanwhile, Edifier R1850DB did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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47 | N/A | Check price | Monitor Audio Bronze 2 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $196 | Edifier R1850DB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Monitor Audio Bronze 2 as #10
Rank Speakers ... ... #10 out of 13 Monitor Audio Bronze 2 ... ... Source: pitchfork.com
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | SoundGuys | ZD Net | Pitchfork | Wirecutter | T3 | Gear Patrol | Rolling Stone | The Master Switch | What Hi-Fi | hifioasis.com |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments. | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - |
2 | - | $449 | Q Acoustics 3020i The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system. | - | - | 7 | 2 | - | 9 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 The Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 bookshelf speakers offer clear and balanced sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and a sleek design, making them a great choice for general listening purposes in medium-sized rooms and larger spaces. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use. | - | 5 | - | - | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [23]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 15
Highest score by What's Good To Do | 100 |
Average score based on 23 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by Jabba Reviews | 82 |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 5 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by AudioFi | 80 |
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- DIGITAL / ANALOG INPUTS – RCA/Aux for PC turntables etc Optical/Coaxial for lossless connection Bluetooth for convenience
- BLUETOOTH V4 0 - Latest wireless technology for playing from phones tablets or laptops
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
- 3.5mm AUX
- 3.5mm to RCA
- Optical/Coaxial
- Fully featured remote control
- Drivers are equipped with both Dynamic Range COntrol (DRC) & Digital SIgnal Processing (DSP) to eliminate distortion during high volumes.
- Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) enclosure
- HiVe port technology
- Bi-wire/Bi-amp terminal configuration
Edifier R1850DB are a very popular and one of the cheaper options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as BIC America DV62si or Sony SSCS5 .
Edifier R1850DB are $103.01 less expensive than average speakers ($299).