Monitor Audio Platinum

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Originally Posted by Ricjor1

I was reading an old post on another forum and found a great description of the Monitor Audio PL500s...detailed sound that has a 3 dimensional soundstage with great imaging and lots of depth(when recording allows), dynamic range and the ability to convey a sense of weight and power in the bass.

I heard the PL500 II at my dealer and was very impressed.
Far better than the PL300 II in direct comparison, which was nonetheless also very nice.
The 500 has a big, open and very holographic stage, with plenty of detail, extended top and a controlled low-section. Thankfully not smoothed-out but especially natural and dynamic sounding.

Heard also in direct comparison a pair of Sonus Faber Amati Futura.
Although the Amati is a very good speaker in its own right, the PL500 II was that much better in my vieuw.

The best: my dealer will set up a pair of PL 500 II in my listening room within a few weeks, to see if it plays as nicely as it did in the showroom. After that I will make a decision to purchase or not.

PL 500 II should replace my Elac, which I have for over 30 years now.
Still like them though.