Hi guys up for grab butifule set off Monitor Audio Platinum PL100 II is a high-end, two-way bookshelf speaker widely praised for its exceptional build quality and refined, detailed soundstage. Reviewers consistently highlight its luxury craftsmanship, featuring hand-upholstered leather front baffles and multiple layers of piano lacquer.
Sound Performance
High Frequencies: Features a Micro Pleated Diaphragm (MPD) tweeter that delivers crystal-clear highs extending up to 100kHz. It is noted for being detailed without becoming fatiguing.
Midrange and Bass: Utilises a 6.5-inch RDT II (Rigid Diaphragm Technology) mid-bass driver. While the bass is considered deep and powerful for its size, some critics find it slightly less articulate during complex musical passages.
Imaging: Creates a wide, stable soundstage where instruments are clearly defined in space.
Refinement: Described as “effortless” and “civilized,” it tends to inform the listener with accuracy rather than aggressively adding excitement to the music.
Design and Build
Premium Materials: The cabinets are hand-built with curved rigid shells and finished in exotic wood veneers like Natural Ebony or Rosewood, or a deep Piano Black gloss.
Advanced Porting: Employs HiVe II (High Velocity) port technology with internal rifling to reduce air turbulence, resulting in more responsive bass transients.
Hefty Construction: Each speaker weighs approximately 15 kg (33 lbs), making them significantly heavier and more solid than typical bookshelf speakers.
Key Specifications
Frequency Response: 40 Hz — 100 kHz.
Sensitivity: 88 dB (1W@1M).
Impedance: 6 ohms nominal.
Power Handling: 120 W RMS, recommended amplifier 60 — 120