Monitor Audio BR5

design, usability

price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Easy and sensitive amplifier load ; Neutral tonal balance ; Bold dynamics ; Strong reproduction of fine detail ; Good value for money

Too fussy-looking for some settings ; Sound veers towards the edgy ; Analytical side with some material, though extended running in helps ; Deep bass is lean in balance

One of the best-value budget floorstanders around - a very good, easy to use compact at a modest price

Easy and sensitive amplifier load, Neutral tonal balance, Bold dynamics, Strong reproduction of fine detail, Good value for money

Too fussy-looking for some settings, Sound veers towards the edgy, Analytical side with some material, though extended running in helps, Deep bass is lean in balance

One of the best-value budget floorstanders around - a very good, easy to use compact at a modest price

CONCLUSION Not surprisingly, given their size and driver configuration, the BR5s have a tendency toward glassiness when pushed very hard--that is, to uncomfortably loud levels. These are not speakers intended to fill stadiums, but at moderate to very...

Lively, open and transparent, energetic voicing

Lacks some sophistication and bass evenness when stressed hard

excellent sound, good build quality

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great sound, and that's the point now isn't it?

Physically speaking they're a bit clunky and putting the rubber feet on is a pain.

Brilliant balanced sound from these all metal driver speakers. There is no hint of hardness or coldness with the sound. The design is a little conservative, but I have found them very flexible with room placement. Recommended.

Spikes can be fiddly to fit and level.

Well built, good looking speakers. Various tuning possibilities with unfussy positioning.

Fantastic bass. The sound is projected into the room. Sounds really good at all volumes. Listen to reggae, jazz, rock - all work well on these speakers. They look good as well.