Bronze 50 Black (7G)

Imagine a compact case that easily fits on a shelf or rack, but it has hidden energy that can fill a room with a lively, open and truly musical sound.

The British from Monitor Audio have once again shown their ability to work with details: here are the branded C-CAM drivers, and a neat waveguide that makes the upper frequencies not just bright, but surprisingly accurate, with a spark, but without sharpness. The guitars sound voluminous and sonorous, the vocals are clean and expressive, and the drums have that elasticity that immediately adds drive to the music.

The bass, it would seem, should be modest for such dimensions. But no — the Bronze 50 (7G) pleasantly surprises with its depth and control of the lows. It does not buzz, does not fill the space — but rhythmically holds the music, creating a feeling of larger acoustics than you see in front of you.

Ideal for those who want authentic British sound in a compact package, the Bronze 50 (7G) are perfect as the main speakers in a small room, or as part of a home cinema system with the addition of a subwoofer. They are both understated and stylish in appearance, yet lively and emotional in sound - a case where form and substance work in unison.

This is Monitor Audio at its best: small speakers that make you fall in love with music all over again.