Monitor Audio BX1 loudspeaker
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1. SL MOS MOL MOSL MOL MOOL MOL SUIUO 8 SWUO 8 SWUO 8 SWUO 8 SWYO 8 SWYO 8 8206 9088 ZHMOE 2999 2 ZHO9 ZHMOE ZHVE ZHMOE 2422 ZHAOE ZHet ZHMOE ZHSS 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 Kem 1y om youl dX MXH SUOISUSLUIG ww a X MXH uolsuewig yu w jdwo g yun fouanbal4 A9AOSSO1AY sseg dwy 4 asuodsay Aouanbau4 4 _ 4 SNOLVOHO 10 03 2010 10 55 35 Bronze BX Manual indd 11 OWNER INFORMATION Product Details Dealer Details Dealer Le m re 58 aria ngabang E le Telephone Number ee ee Monitor Audio reserves the right to alter specifications without notice e For the 5 years manufacturer s warranty and to be entered into our monthly prize draw e please visit the online registration form at www monitoraudio co uk 12 Bronze BX Bronze BX Manual indd 12 10 03 2010 10 55 35 Bronze BX Manual indd 13 10 03 2010 10 55 35 Bronze BX Manual indd 14 MONIT2. WEIT TT Bronze series owners manual SN Bronze BX Manual indd 1 10 03 2010 10 55 26 Bronze BX Manual indd 2 10 03 2010 10 55 26 CONTENTS FAG Bronze BX Manual indd 1 Introduction Positioning AV Positioning 2 Channel Positioning Setting up the BX FX Plinth Fixing Spikes and Feet Grilles Fixing the BX FX to a Wall Port Bungs ON N Specifications a a Owner Information N monitoraudio co uk 10 03 2010 10 55 26 2 Bronze BX Bronze BX Manual indd 2 10 03 2010 10 55 26 INTRODUCTION This is Bronze BX Monitor Audio s most affordable speaker range Blending the best of its award winning predecessors with advanced technologies from our up market RX and flagship Platinum ranges Bronze BX far exceeds the standards of performance and quality you d normally expect from an entry level range By using ever more accurate computer simulations and introducing still more refined materials and structures we ve fine tuned our acclaimed Bronze Reference range to a new industry high developing its astonishingly precise and naturally dynamic sound to place its successor Bronze BX on a level way beyond the capabilities of many more expensive rivals In Bronze BX the benefits of our ceaseless search for audio purity are dedicated to your enjoyment of music and film
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4. OR AUDIO monitoraudio co uk Monitor Audio Ltd 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex 556 7XJ England Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Fax 44 0 1268 740589 Email info monitoraudio co uk Web www monitoraudio co uk Designed in the United Kingdom 2010 Version 1 1 10 03 2010 10 55 36
5. audio And BX is engineered for stunning aesthetic results as well By harvesting greater accuracy and efficiency from comprehensive test and measurement data our in house teams have created a beautiful union of breathtaking fidelity and slender lifestyle design that represents the truest spirit of Monitor Audio Paradoxically for an entry level range Bronze BX is a class apart Resplendent in a stunning Natural Oak Rosemah Walnut or black oak vinyl furniture finish and built with the accuracy that exemplifies the Monitor Audio brand world wide the seven slender Bronze BX models will look gorgeous in any room Their understated elegance hides a sophisticated ergonomic design which includes multi chamber cabinet structures to optimise driver performance high quality connections for ease of use and perfect signal transfer and discreet precision machined footings for excellent stability monitoraudio co uk 3 Bronze BX Manual indd 3 10 03 2010 10 55 26 POSITIONING AV Positioning In the following pages there are illustrations showing optimal positioning and some suggested room layouts for AV applications For advice on configuring a 2 channel system please refer to page 7 The front and in some cases rear floor standing and stand mount speakers should be positioned approx 6 9 feet apart 1 8m 2 5m and start with them about 10 inches 25cm from the wall When playing music if the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom fr
6. d in close proximity closer than 150mm 6 to a rear wall we recommend fitting the port bungs This will reduce the bass boom sometimes termed as overhang and assist the loudspeaker to reproduce its best performance under these environmental constraints This is caused when bass energy from the loudspeaker excites room modes and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency or number of frequencies Where the loudspeaker has two ports per speaker BX5 and BX6 a further degree of fine tuning is provided In this case you have three options to leave all the ports open point 1 fit the port bungs to the rear ports or to fit a port bung to the front port We recommend that you experiment with fitting the port bungs to the rear port or the front port in succession as the results can vary dependant on room acoustics and positioning The overall bass extension will not be reduced however the bass energy output around the port tuning frequency will be reduced This has the effect of reducing bass boom increasing bass clarity and apparent agility Experimentation is highly recommended 10 Bronze BX Bronze BX Manual indd 10 10 03 2010 10 55 35 8 29 2 063819 866 96 21 gz 28 11 8 21 18 9 69 98 2 18408J1Q deep 8 6 9 QL SLE 8 2 OL XOL EL OL 2719 X 8 L 8L X 91 69 SUI 7 E L X 4 1 6X 66 B E ZL X 9L S LX P E 8E uud SUI 8 1 LL X 94 2 8X 94 VE v
7. e BX FX will be fixed and the structure AN of the wall For safety reasons if you are unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing do not attempt to fix these speakers to your wall please obtain the services of a competent and qualified trades person where the wall brackets are going to be secured Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires CAUTION Ensure that there are no water pipes or electricity cables running behind We do not supply wall fixing screws and plugs with the BX FX Please use suitable fixings for the type of wall construction the BX FX s will be fixed to To fix your BX FX s to the wall we would recommend using the wall fixing template enclosed within the packaging carton monitoraudio co uk 9 Bronze BX Manual indd 9 10 03 2010 10 55 34 PORT BUNGS WARNING Care must be taken not to insert the port bungs too far into the port as this may result in the foam bung being lost inside the cabinet If the loudspeaker is to be used in a small room typically 9 sqM 80 sqFT or a room that is known to reproduce accentuated bass response it may be desirable to fit the port bungs However before this is done it is worth experimenting with the positioning of the loudspeaker in the room To reproduce the optimum performance from the loudspeaker it is important to make sure the loudspeaker is not positioned too close to a wall typically 150mm 6 from the back of
8. is essential that they are positioned correctly if used in a 7 1 channel system Please refer to the positioning section on page 6 please ensure that the speaker wires are disconnected from your loudspeakers This helps to protect your amplifier NOTE Before changing your BX FX s from bi pole mode to di pole mode monitoraudio co uk 7 Bronze BX Manual indd 7 10 03 2010 10 55 32 PLINTH AXING BX5 amp BX6 only The Bronze BX5 amp BX6 s are provided with plinths to improve stability and acoustic response The plinths are secured in place by using the supplied bolts Before you fit the plinth ensure the floor area is clear of any hard sharp objects To fit the plinth turn the cabinet over so that the bottom is facing upwards Then place the plinth onto the cabinet ensuring the plinth is orientated correctly lining up the bolt holes in the plinth with the inserts in the cabinet Using the bolts secure the plinth to the cabinet Tighten them up gradually at first and ensure the plinth is fitted securely to the cabinet Fit the feet to the plinth before turning the loudspeaker back over Please read the instructions opposite The spikes are used to improve sound quality and bass performance SPIKES AND FEET The floorstanders from the Bronze BX Series come with spikes and separate rubber feet The spikes are to be used on carpeted floors and the rubber feet for use on hard floors where spikes are not appro
9. om the room then try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall s If this is not possible then try the supplied port bungs not included in the BX FX or BX Centre Refer to Page 10 The BX Centre should be positioned so that it is pointing at you in your viewing position and at approximate ear height If it is below or above ear height use some rubber feet small feet supplied to angle it slightly The BX FX s should be positioned in accordance with the below illustrations and approx 2 feet 60cm above ear height when in your listening position Left Centre Right 90 Surround Right Surround Left Rear Surround Left Right 4 Bronze BX Bronze BX Manual indd 4 10 03 2010 10 55 27 a monitoraudio co uk 5 Bronze BX Manual indd 5 10 03 2010 10 55 29 WT 6 Bronze BX s Bronze BX Manual indd 6 10 03 2010 10 55 31 ea NOTE When using 2 pairs of BX FX in a 7 1 system you need to use the RIGHT hand speaker for the rear surround left and the LEFT hand speaker for the rear surround right This is because of the tweeter phasing 2 Channel Positioning For use in a 2 channel system the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral triangle The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 10 feet 1 8 3m apart They ideally need to be between 8 18 inches 20 45cm away from the rear and 3 fee
10. priate The spikes screw into the threaded inserts on the underside of the plinth If you do not wish to use the plinth spikes can be fixed directly into the bottom of the cabinet Ensure there are no trailing cables where the speakers will be sited NOTE When used without the plinth the stability of the cabinet will be reduced because the cabinet footprint will be reduced When used on hard floor the rubber feet simply push into the same inserts that would usually be occupied by the spikes 8 Bronze BX SN Bronze BX Manual indd 8 10 03 2010 10 55 34 GRILLES All of the Bronze BX speakers come with grilles covered in acoustically transparent cloth The grilles are held invisibly in place by magnets in both the grille and the cabinet except BX FX They are contained within the separate card packaging To fit them firstly ensure they are the correct way up badge at the bottom and offer them up to the cabinet The magnets should them pull it into position The BX FX comes with the grilles factory fitted If you wish to remove them carefully prize them away from the cabinet with the tips of your fingers There are three separate grilles fitted to each BX FX cabinet N CAUTION Do not lift or move the loudspeaker with the grilles fitted If any movement needs to be done please remove the grilles first FIXING THE BX FX TO A WALL CAUTION You will need to determine where th
11. t 1m from the side walls Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up your speakers as environments and personal preference differ with each installation If there is not enough bass for example then try moving your speakers closer to a wall The opposite if there is too much bass Also see the information on page 10 refering to Port Bungs If you are loosing stereo imaging try toeing them in slightly The sound should appear to originate from the centre point between the speakers not the actual speakers themselves SETTING UP THE BX The Bronze BX FX s are paired but specifically right hand and left hand units Of which both can be configured to bi pole normal operation or di pole modes The factory setting is bi pole In bi pole mode all speaker units mid bass unit and tweeters are in phase This feature is designed for when the BX FX is set up as a rear surround speaker in a typical 5 1 channel system or alternatively in a 7 1 channel system without a second pair of BX FX s for rear surround duties In di pole mode the rear firing tweeters are out of phase with the other tweeter and mid bass unit It is best to implement this configuration when using the two pairs BX FX as part of a 7 1 channel system with the BX FX s taking up positions on the side and rear walls Please note that the BX FX s are left and right handed This is not an issue when used in bi pole mode It
12. the cabinet or near corners of a room typically 1M 3FT If the room is larger than detailed above and no problems are known please read point 1 If the positioning of the loudspeaker is predetermined by room aesthetics or layout please move on and read point 2 for the BX1 BX2 and point 3 for the BX5 BX6 Port bungs might not be necessary on the BX2 even if placed close to a rear wall due to the front firing port tube Experimentation is still highly recommended though 1 If you can adhere to the room characteristics detailed above we recommend that you do not fit the port bungs to achieve the best performance However you may feel that by fitting the bungs even under these circumstances provides you with a degree of fine tuning to suite particular taste Experimentation is highly recommended 2 Where a bookshelf stand mount speaker with a rear firing port tube BX1 is to be used in close proximity 2 50mm to a rear wall such as on a bookshelf positioned in a cabinet or mounted on a wall we recommend fitting the port bungs to the ports This will reduce the bass boom sometimes termed as overhang and assist the loudspeaker to reproduce its best performance under the environmental constraints Boom is generally caused when bass energy from the loudspeaker excites room modes and causes an accentuation at a particular frequency or number of frequencies 3 Where a floor standing loudspeaker BX5 4 BX6 is to be use
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