Craftmade CTMB-PR Resonance Chambers Door Chime, Metropolitan Bronze/Peruvian Bronze (8.38"H x 7"W)

I needed to replace a broken chime in my hallway. ( I could never hear when someone rang the dang bell !)I read many reviews and compared the sizes and generally felt like I was over studying the issue a bit ….I mean, it IS JUST a doorbell, right ?Some Sounds/Tones really bother me, so I WAS over thinking it a bit ….( I’m a migraine sufferer & get them every week, so it’s the little things, ya know ..?)I wanted something nicer than a plain plastic box to replace my plain plastic box….Some reviews said others were too loud, some too soft, some too tinny, some too “electronic” sounding. I settled on this one. I was a bit worried at first that it would be too big for the spot. But my old one was so far up towards the ceiling that this one just ended up being perfect. This one comes in several finishes and seems like the sound was the same on all the options. I chose the one that most closely matched my decor & STILL worried about how it would look …. I was afraid that it being dark on my creamy walls would look like a big ugly blob sitting up there. But it doesn’t …It looks like a nice inexpensive upgrade to my wall …. Kinda like new switch plates or something. I noticed it for the first couple days just because it was so different, but now I don’t even notice it anymore. The only person who has noticed it’s different is my sweet momma who said “oh, I like your new doorbell…” as she passed by it the first time ….EXACTLY the reaction I’d hoped for …. If you notice it, it’s just for a split second.I actually really like the sound of this doorbell. It’s a nice even toned older sounding bell, NOT tinny OR electronic …. Just a nice, not too loud tone that doesn’t hurt my head. I was actually a bit startled the first couple times it rang … it had been so long since I’d had a functioning one !! 😂

Looks good, it’s plastic of course but the bronze finish will fool anyone walking by it. Kinda retro looking, not like something off a spaceship or a mansion, just a doorbell. Sounds nice, the workings are the standard solenoid/tone bar layout but it seems to be built to last a while. The only doorbells available locally had a small box that played a tone through a tiny speaker….all of em in the store, even the expensive ones. Terrible tone and I don’t need it to play jingle bells at Christmas time. My set-up had a button for the back door and a Simply Safe camera/button at the front door. This unit has provisions for two tones, “ding-dong” for the front door and just “ding” for the back. You can wire it however you like. Mine worked just fine with no modifications or special wiring. Note this unit does not include a transformer but if yours is bad (or you don’t have one), new ones are available at the hardware store or here online.

Looks great,easy to install, sounds good. Recommend

I was looking for something that looks like it didn’t come out of a trailer. This fits the part.

I didnt' want to stick up a white plastic box in our home. This is attractive with a clear easily heard ring. Not electric sounding, but a nice bell sound.

I installed one of these for my mother years ago and just did the same at my new house. It has a beautiful tones that chimes forever. Very loud, not "tinny" or "clinky", just a nice traditional chime. The price is extremely reasonable for what it is. The case is a little bland and basic, but who needs to draw attention to that with such a beautiful tone? I reccomend this to everyone, whether they're looking to replace one or not.

I have not yet installed this because I am trying to decide if I should return it. It is beautiful, however, I am very disappointed that it isn’t metal. The tubes on each side are, however the cover in the middle is plastic. For this price point, I would expect it all to be bronze colored metal.

Bought this as used and am not disappointed. Hooked up easily, chimes beautifully, I can now here the doorbell. !! Thank you.