What Hi-Fi Magazine - March 2008
'...arguably the best finished cabinet at anywhere near this price level and, on paper at least, the PL300s would seem to have enough to get the competition worried...the PL300 are some of the best speakers we've heard. The sound is simple to sum up: it's transparent and massively detailed...the way they handle subtleties, and the seamless integration between the drivers that impress us the most...we can't think of similarly priced rivals we prefer.'
Hi-Fi Choice Magazine - December 2007
Aiming High - PL300'...here's a new departure for Monitor Audio - an unashamedly luxurious, technically ambitious loudspeaker...where decisions about material and construction techniques have been made with a purist focus, and largely without regard to cost or technical difficulty...the standard of fit and finish is nothing less than exquisite...the sounds of individual instruments are particularly well served...the effect is nothing short of breathtaking, providing some real spine-tingling moments, in a way that you often hear in a live music event, but rarely encounter in the reproduced article... 5k for a pair of speakers of this complexity, build quality and, above all, musical performance is far from extravagant.'
Suono Magazine (Italy) - October 2007
Platinum PL300'...the PL300s, in their seemingly traditional choices, have new ideas, a fresh impetus...new speakers, from all points of view, mainly handmade, not out of habit, but in order to obtain decidedly low tolerances in the workmanship; a beautiful, functional and effective piece of furniture. Finally the sound; the style is Monitor Audio, heaven forbid otherwise, but in a class that goes beyond our expectations.'
AREADVD (German Webzine) - October 2007
'Need a massage for your eardrums? The new Monitor Audio Platinum series will spoil the auditory canals in a very special way thanks to its excellent sound characteristics. The surround presentations give you such a goose bump feeling, which is only possible with absolutely exceptional systems. The excellent tuning between the front and centre speakers supplement themselves in the multi-channel operation to an unbeatable, harmonising team and increase the listening pleasure...whoever would like to reach for the stars in their home cinema should make a listening appointment at the MA Platinum.'
Audio Video Magazine (Russia) - July 2007
Precision accuracy: The PLATINUM PL300'...however, the PL300 has a hugely optimistic middle range and unbelievable treble, because of the successful design of the tweeters. In this case, there is none of the expensive brightness of modern recordings or the “sand” of old recordings...choose a suitable environment and do some work on the room, and you will then have what some companies’ advertisements call “the ultimate purchase!”'
Hi-Fi World
Heavy MettleThe PL300 has the feeling of being able to travel endlessly downward with nonchalant ease...bass lines strode along with muscular grip...paired with the right ancillaries this big beast sounds breathtakingly fast, dynamic and clear...the engineering is both unique and impressive...the PL300's bring life to music and can be overwhelmingly enjoyable.
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