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Experts recommend SVS Ultra Bookshelf more than Monitor Audio Bronze 2
As of 7 Mar 2024, experts prefer SVS Ultra Bookshelf over Monitor Audio Bronze 2, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SVS Ultra Bookshelf received 2 recommendations: from The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) and hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024). By contrast, Monitor Audio Bronze 2 received only 1 recommendation from Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020).
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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18 | New * | $800 | SVS Ultra Bookshelf | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 6 |
47 | N/A | Check price | Monitor Audio Bronze 2 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #5
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 17 SVS Ultra Bookshelf Best of the Rest... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #6
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf Best of the RestSource: www.hifioasis.com
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the March rankings, SVS Ultra Bookshelf outranks Monitor Audio Bronze 2. This is not to say that Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is a bad option. Like SVS Ultra Bookshelf, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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 | - | $1600 | 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 | +1 | $359 | 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 | New * | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
4 | +1 | 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 [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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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 4
Highest score by HomeTheater Review | 100 |
Average score based on 7 reviews | 96 |
Lowest score by ReferenceHomeTheater | 90 |
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- Monitor Audio Bronze Series 2 Bookshelf Speakers - Walnut
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- Reference bookshelf speakers with flawless tonal balance, stunning dynamics, unveiled highs and amazing low frequency extension. The Ultra Bookshelf speakers perform in the echelon of the world’s finest audiophile and home theater loudspeakers, yet cost a fraction of the price.
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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.
- HiVe port technology
- Bi-wire/Bi-amp terminal configuration
- Real black oak veneer, and gloss white piano, and gloss black finish options
- Elastomer stick-on bumper feet
- Cloth grille has pin or cup retention system
SVS Ultra Bookshelf are a well-known and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Kef Q350 or Kanto TUK .
SVS Ultra Bookshelf were released in 2013. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
SVS Ultra Bookshelf are $536.98 more expensive than average speakers ($263).