[parsifalcor]

Hey guys!

I'm looking for people who have had experience with Monitor Audio's latest flagship (Platinum line) and might be willing to share their experiences with the ones at the top of the food chain.

My situation is the following: I will be upgrading to a full-range (or almost full-range) pair of loudspeakers as soon as I receive an insurance settlement and I am currently considering several options. I have auditioned several speakers and those in the running are the Wilson Yvette (expensive and beautiful), Focal Sopra III, and Scala V2.

I would like to hear about people's opinions on the PL500 II and PL 300 II with the PLW215 subwoofer. I'm currently living in a small studio with tall ceilings - room is L-shaped with the 'listening leg' about 20'x12' but is open to 30' on the side in a typical studio layout. The cubic volume overall is quite large as it has tall ceilings.

Would the PL500 II be overkill in this scenario assuming I want a speaker that I can have for the next foreseeable future (10 years +) and changes in my living situation or would I be better served with the flexibility of the smaller PL300 and a subwoofer?

Also: Does anyone in the DFW area have either speaker pair and might be willing to let me listen to them? Would love to hear how they sound in the wild as I am unable to find a dealer with the Platinum level MA speakers.

Thank you!