The Perfect Vision
Gary Altunian"The sound from the BR5s was bigger and bolder than I would have expected from a speaker of such short stature and small footprint. Several characteristics were quickly apparent; the BR5s had excellent tonal balance, outstanding midrange clarity, and warm, yet articulate bass." "Overall the BR5s are well balanced and musical, which makes them a pleasure to listen to for extended periods of time."
"I can't think if a more affordable and musically pleasing surround sound speaker system that I can recommend as highly for home theater newcomers and music aficionados alike."
The Absolute Sound - June/July 2007
Barry Willis"The Monitor Audio line is worth investigating: there’s not a clunker in the company’s lineup, as far as I know, and this one is a fine example of engineers having made all the right design decisions to extract the most performance for the least amount of money."
Audio & Video Lifestyle
Nic Tatham"I've been more than impressed by my re-acquaintance with Monitor Audio. I’d go as far as to say this is one of the best hi-fi bargains out there at the moment and they are mandatory listening for anyone considering a pair of speakers in the BR5 price range."
Tone Magazine, New Zealand - August 2007
British Reserve"The Bronze BR5's are a floorstanding design that is relatively unobtrusive...the cabinets are wooden and very well braced...the result is a sound that isn't tiring and doesn't detract from the music...they have a refined sound...I turned up the volume and the sound changed from a comforting background murmur to an alive, engaging one. The BR5's have good timing...for a small speaker they have a good extended bottom range and good deep notes...the BR5's are accurate and the result is a speaker that doesn't dominate a room...The BR5's demonstrate that good quality hi-fi needn't be expensive."
Audio & Video Lifestyle Magazine - June 2007
Monitor Audio Bronze BR5"I know over the years speaker performance has been on the up, while prices have gone the other way, but I wasn't expecting the BR5s to be as accomplished as they are. I honestly can not think of another floorstander with these specs and price tag that'll offer as much music and enjoyment than these Monitor Audios."
Hi-Fi Choice Magazine - May 2007
Bronzed Beauty
"a well rounded loudspeaker adept at handling complex classical music with a degree of polish, fine detail and even a hint of sparkle...tonally, the BR5 is as near neutral as you would wish...good control and strong dynamics, and it works well across a spectrum of music genres...its about offering value for money and overall it offers a winning deal!"
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision - April 2007
A New £400 Champion
"KEF's iQ5's have won our top speaker Award for the last two years. For them to be beaten isn't surprising: new products come along, and sometimes they're better - it's not an issue. The shocking thing for us is just how comprehensively the Monitor Audios manage to better the KEF's in most areas...as soon as you start listening, there's no doubting as to which is the superior performer...the finest budget floorstanders from Monitor Audio, well - dare we say it - ever...great value and a pleasure with all genres of music."
What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision - March 2007
Big new Bronzes going for gold
'One sure sign of a good product is when we carry on listening to it well after the reviewing is done and dusted...so it speaks volumes for Monitor Audio's new Bronze BR5s that we were still playing them well past the point when most rivals would have been boxed-up ready for their return home...unmatchable musical sound...get things right and these speakers time superbly. This is a quality hard to find in similarly priced floormount speakers...strong dynamics, plenty of agility and an even tonal balance...these are the most convincing budget floorstanders we've heard'
