Carnival 5 vs Monitor Audio Bronze Center
The Bronze Center's sensitivity is 90 dB against the Carnival 5's 87 dB and its low-frequency extension 60 Hz against 80 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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Carnival 5
Mordaunt-ShortLoudspeakersCenter Channel SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$115
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Carnival 5
The Mordaunt Short Carnival 5 is a dedicated center channel speaker optimized for clear dialogue dispersion, ideal for entry-level 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 home theater systems. It features magnetic shielding allowing placement close to TVs without interference. The speaker uses two 3.5-inch woven composite cone drivers for bass and midrange, and a 25mm soft dome tweeter for high frequencies. It has a frequency response of 80Hz to 20kHz, an impedance of 8 ohms, and a sensitivity of 87dB. Recommended amplifier power ranges from 15 to 80 watts. The speaker measures 118 x 430 x 180 mm and weighs approximately 4.7 kg. It was introduced around 2006 and is designed to deliver clear, detailed sound for home cinema applications.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 80 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 80W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 15W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 80W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- woven composite cone bass/midrange and soft dome tweeter
- Driver Size
- 3.5"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 118 × 180 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.7 kg (10 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 80-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions