Consumer Score
In comparison:
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 ranks #46 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.3
Amazing
Consumer Score
In comparison:
SVS Ultra Bookshelf ranks #53 out of 119. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.2
Amazing
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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
18
New * $800
SVS Ultra Bookshelf
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5
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6
47
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Monitor Audio Bronze 2
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10
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Monitor Audio Bronze 2 as #10
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    #10 out of 13 Monitor Audio Bronze 2
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  • On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #5
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    #5 out of 17 SVS Ultra Bookshelf
    Best of the Rest
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  • On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked SVS Ultra Bookshelf as #6
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    #6 out of 6 SVS Ultra Bookshelf
    Best of the Rest

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.

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, SVS Ultra Bookshelf is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Monitor Audio Bronze 2 is not.
Rank Change Price Speakers
SoundGuys
ZD Net
Pitchfork
Wirecutter
T3
Gear Patrol
Rolling Stone
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
hifioasis.com
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.
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4
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7
2
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3
1
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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.
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7
2
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9
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4
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5
3
New * $700
Elac Uni-Fi 2.0
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1
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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.
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5
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5
7
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9
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [5]

90
Total 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

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [7]

96
Total 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

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Monitor Audio Bronze Series 2 Bookshelf Speakers - Walnut
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From Seller:
  • 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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From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 5060028974078, 5060028974085, 5060028974092, 5060028974108
Model Numbers: SBRS2W
EAN Numbers: 0850071005059, 0850071005066, 0851888000381, 0851888000398
UPC Numbers: 850071005059, 850071005066, 851888000381, 851888000398
General Info
Number of Speakers How many bookshelf speakers are included?
1
2
Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight

12 lbs
 

19 lbs
 
Indoor or Outdoor Use Can the speaker be used outdoors?
Indoor
Indoor
Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Fiberboard
Other
FEA optimized grilles
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
90 dB
87 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), the frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can produce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shor ... Show more
42Hz - 30KHz
45 Hz-32 kHz
Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
No
No
Peak Power Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
100 Watts
150 Watts
Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
No
No
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
High Resolution Audio More and more, musicians and streaming services are offering high-resolution audio playback for music files. Like a TV, your speaker has to be high-res capable to play these high-res files. True audio ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Tweeters

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.

Number of Tweeters
1
1
Tweeter Type 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 ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Size Diameter of the Tweeter
0.98 inches
1 inches
Tweeter Material In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Gold dome C-CAM tweeter
Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Midranges

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.

Number of Midranges
1 mids
0 mids
Midrange Size Diameter of the midrange (mid)
6.5 inches
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Woofers

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.

Number of Woofers
0
1
Woofer Size Diameter of the woofer
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6.5 inches
Woofer Material Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Composite glass-fiber cone
Controls
Remote Control Does the box include a remote?
No
No
Button Controls Control the speaker with buttons on the device.
None
None
App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
No
No
Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
No
No
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
No
No
Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
No
Yes
Other Connections Bookshelf speakers commonly come with speaker wire inputs/outputs to connect your speaker to an AV receiver, which transmits the sound from your TV. In some cases, speakers may come with additional in ... Show more
Bi-wire/Bi-amp terminal
Jumpers attached for bi-wiring or bi-amping
Additional Info
ENERGY STAR Certified For the environmentally conscious, choosing an “ENERGY STAR Certified” speaker may be important to you. Technology devices with this label are required to meet certain industry standards as it relates ... Show more
No
No
Additional Features Any other features available.
  • 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
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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).

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