Monitor Audio Loudspeaker Platinum Series User's Manual
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1. no fewer than four preset EQ positions Its response can be optimised to meet the specific demands of music and film sound through individual input settings The PLW 15 s talent for room matching is also expressed by the lustre of its beautifully compact curvaceous cabinet resplendent in a choice of Platinum veneers and radially braced and damped to enhance structural integrity Blending power and finesse with superb aesthetics the PLW 15 introduces a sensational new dimension to the experience of sound in the home which celebrates the raw energy and compelling quality of genuinely deep bass MODEL Frequency Response Sensitivity IW 1m dB Nominal Impedance ohms Maximum S P L dBA per pair Power Handling RMS watts Recommended Amplifier Requirements RMS watts Bass Alignment Mid H F Crossover Frequency Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency Drive Unit Complement External Dimensions Excluding Stand Weight each Stand External Dimensions Finishes Available 2 r GENUINE LEATHER PL100 42Hz 100kHz 88 4 112 6 120 50 120 Ported HiVe technology 2800 2 N A 1 x 6 5 RDT Bass mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer Height 370mm Width 225mm Depth 285mm 13 Kg Height 615mm Width 340mm Depth 365mm 14 9 16 inches 8 7 8 inches 11 1 4 inches 28 6lbs 24 3 16 inches 13 3 8 inches 14 3 8 inches 1 Santos Rosewood v2. PL TINUM In developing Platinum we ve created the definitive Monitor Audio loudspeaker There is finer expression of the dedication to sound quality design and engineering that has driven our adventure and innovation for over three decades We ve proved once again that there is no preconception that cannot be challenged no rule beyond question By refining new materials and technologies we re getting closer to perfection Dean Hartley Technical Director lechnical Superior Fx oertise A Design Performance Pride of Ownership SPREZZATURA Famous for his Il Libro Del Cortegiano The Book of the Courtier 1528 Renaissance humanist Baldesar Castiglione coined the word sprezzatura to describe the ideal for courtly behaviour He insisted that in order to be worthy exceptional virtuosity should be conveyed with an unaffected effortless dignity In essence sprezzatura is the art of making something difficult look easy Created from the finest materials and complex technologies our superlative Platinum loudspeakers are a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and science but make music so gracefully that it sounds naturally effortless U O N Introducing genuinely esoteric yet affordable performance and quality Monitor Audio s Platinum loudspeakers are engineered to achieve the most natural sound possible In o
3. e a truly immersive dynamic and enriching multichannel experience A dedicated two pillar stand for the PLC350 is available to provide straight ortilted positioning for optimum set up r 5 Underpinning the drama and scintillating musical vitality of a Platinum multichannel Speaker system is the PLW 15 matching sub bass engine endowed with all the quality virtuosity and excellence that defines the marque Capable of releasing the deepest frequencies recorded on disc the PLW 15 will drive performances of music and film with an utterly breathtaking authority Its 15 381mm long throw C CAM driver is triple suspended in a rigid die cast alloy chassis A massive double stack magnet motor system with a 4 101 6mm voice coil provides the ultimate linearity and control required to reproduce the clean seismic 16Hz tones that you feel more than you hear Powered by the staggering continuous force of 1000 watts from the onboard Class D amplifier the driver has the speed and integrity to complement the performance of its range counterparts creating the foundation for a seamless wideband sound field rich in natural dynamism texture and tonality With the convenience of remote control the 15 5 subterranean potency can be fine tuned to the loudspeaker system using sophisticated digital filters and to room acoustics with a range of advanced DSP adjustments including a ten band parametric EQ and
4. ections To provide a secure contact with the floor adjustable spiked feet are used Machined to the finest tolerances from high grade alloy and anodised to the most exacting standards the feet accept bullet spikes of high tensile steel chrome plated to mirror finish For hard or solid wood flooring a non slip rubber pad is integrated with the foot design WBT Trademark of WBT GMbh Germany om compact two way loudspeaker featuring one 6 5 165mm bass mid driver and C CAM ribbon transducer The PL oo has the superior bass definition and detailed mid range response of the most accurate studio monitors and its ability to generate the deepest bass frequencies will redefine expectations of a small speaker A rigid cabinet construction proprietary bracing techniques and advanced damping technologies combine to provide the optimum environment for its ultra low distortion drivers The PL100 s C CAM ribbon tweeter extends way beyond the auditory threshold to reveal the ultra high harmonic frequencies that are part of the natural spectrum of sound Consistency of phase is secured by the lightning fast RDT bass driver which reproduces the power and scale of dramatic passages with a breathtaking fidelity PLioo is a wideband speaker capable of expressing the entire micro dynamic texture of every performance drawing a rich natural radiance from the most demanding of music and film score
5. elerate air flow and reduce turbulence HiVe technology has the ability to move air in and out of the cabinet more quickly than a conventional port bringing powerful bass and a superior transient response HiVe High Velocity reflex port TLE Tapered Line Enclosure ARC Anti Resonance Composite ARC Anti Resonance Composite Cabinet construction The cabinets are of multiple laminations of wood veneer in a rigid plywood type construction shaped to form a one piece shell Internally the sides are non regular preventing the formation of standing waves which undermine the accuracy of the system Monitor Audio has developed a unique pin hole bracing structure for the Platinum series positioned to provide rigidity and integrity Cabinet bracing is further enhanced by steel bolts that tie front and back panels to the pin hole brace and are tightened to a specific torque in order to tune out undesirable resonances Bitumastic damping material is applied to all internal cabinet walls to produce a heightened level of resonance damping Every last detail WBT Platinum signature Binding Pots are considered to be of the highest quality available Precision machined and plated with pure platinum they offer a very low contact resistance and the best possible reliability Featuring accurate fine pitch adjustment the terminals are suitable for heavy duty cables with spade 4mm plug or bare wire conn
6. eneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 2 Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 3 Piano black gloss All cabinet finishes have hand upholstered front baffles in Black Strathspey premium grade leather by Andrew Muirhead MODEL Frequency Response Sensitivity IW 1m dB Nominal Impedance ohms Maximum S P L dBA per pair Power Handling RMS watts Recommended Amplifier Requirements RMS watts Bass Alignment Mid H F Crossover Frequency Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency Drive Unit Complement External Dimensions Including Fixed Plinth amp Feet Weight each Including Plinth Finishes Available le GENUINE LEATHER 2 PL300 28Hz 100kHz 90 4 118 6 300 100 300 Twin Ported HiVe technology Sealed Mid range TLE 4000Hz 550Hz 2 x 8 long throw RDT bass drivers 1 4 RDT mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer Height 1113mm 43 13 16 inches Width 410mm 16 1 8 inches Depth 470 mm 18 1 2 inches 43 8 Kg 96 4 Ibs 1 Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 2 Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 3 Piano black gloss All cabinet finishes have hand upholstered front baffles in Black Strathspey premium grade leather by Andrew Muirhead MODEL PLC350 Frequency Response 32 2 100kHz Sensitivity IW 1m dB 90 Nominal Impedance ohms 4 Maximum S P L dBA per pair 117 8 Power Handling RMS watt
7. er 2 Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 3 Piano black gloss ALEA MALETA aa ur Eur nn mk MONITOR AUDIO Monitor Audio Ltd 24 Brook Road Rayleigh Essex SS6 7XL England Tel 44 0 1268 740580 Fax 44 0 1268 740589 Email info monitoraudio co uk monitoraudio co uk Designed in the United Kingdom
8. ng excursions with extremely low signal distortion Even at high power levels the distortion or fatigue to deli immense potency integrity Further evidence of Platinum s no compromise design philosophy is revealed by the outboard location of the PL300 s crossover which is mounte the cas eliminate magnetic interference acoustic de coupling from the speaker itself The ARC plinth also houses the bi wire WBT terminals and offers convenient floor level access OS 019 PLC350 is a substantial three way four driver centre channel speaker with the same driver complement as the PL300 Armed with the drivers and technologies of the Platinum series PLC350 15 able to illuminate frequencies from 2 2 10 100 kHz arguably the widest bandwidth of any centre speaker available A purely neutral tonal balance in concert with vanishingly low distortion and cabinet colouration make it perfect for reproducing crystal clear dialogue Furthermore given that at least sixty per cent of the information generated by a home theatre system is reproduced by the centre channel speaker the value of having as accomplished a design as the PLC350 in the role cannot be exaggerated For a seamless transition of audio within the front soundstage of a Platinum home theatre system the PLC350 s tonal character and performance matches perfectly with that of the PL300 to generat
9. ng a transient response capable of defining the leading edge and natural harmonic resonance of complex musical sounds Specified to reach ultra high frequencies up to an elusive 100 kHz Platinum s magical ribbon tweeter will reproduce with ease every last nuance and detail from vinyl CD DVD A and SACD together with the wider bandwidth of HD DVD and Blu ray AAA ASAS A A ce Rigid Diaphragm Technology RDT mid range and bass drivers i a y 2 Anti Resonance Composite ARC baffles plinths and mid range driver housings The front baffles plinths and mid range driver housings for the Platinum series of loudspeakers are cast from ARC material a thermo set polymer loaded with minerals to provide very inert optimally damped components Refined for Platinum by Monitor Audio s engineers this type of material is used for leading edge automotive design and is ideal for acoustic applications where a high degree of structural rigidity and vibration damping is required ARC material is cast to form a Tapered Line Enclosure TLE for Platinum s mid range drivers The TLE is designed to prevent the propagation of standing waves and modal resonances HiVe High Velocity reflex port Platinum employs a new type of port technology which uses a Straight rifled design to acc
10. s Optional dedicated floor stands are available which can be bolted directly to the PLioo cabinet for increased stability and performance The PLioo stand allows for an increased level of tilt to facilitate set up and positioning AS Standing at nearly 1 2m tall the PL300 is a majestic three way floor standing loudspeaker comprising two 8 200mm RDT bass drivers one 4 100mm RDT mid range driver and a C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer It possesses the ability to generate the power and scale required to fill a larger room with awe inspiring sound Jaw dropping dynamics combined with supreme agility give the PL300 the power to paint the widest and most luminous of sonic pictures Through the application of advanced technologies the sound is neutral lifelike and totally refined With a range from 28Hz to 100kHz the PL300 is a true wide bandwidth speaker system which is unrivalled in its class Between 550Hz and 4kHz the PL300 s ultra light and rigid RDT mid range driver operates with lightning fast precision to provide an utterly lucid transient response aided by its dedicated proprietary Tapered Line Enclosure TLE Precision cast from ARC material the TLE provides a very inert chamber whose shape is designed to chamber from the surrounding cabinet to inhibit the release of residual energy Below the mid range transducer the PL300 s twin RDT bass drivers are engineered for lo
11. s 250 Recommended Amplifier Requirements RMS watts 100 250 Bass Alignment Twin Ported HiVe ll technology Sealed Mid range TLE Mid H F Crossover Frequency 4000Hz Bass Low Pass Crossover Frequency 550 2 Drive Unit Complement 2 x 8 long throw RDT bass drivers 1 4 RDT mid range driver 1 x C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer External Dimensions Excluding Stand Width 800mm 31 1 2 inches Height 288mm 11 5 16 inches Depth 368mm 14 1 2 inches Weight 33 5 Kg 73 8 lbs Stand External Dimensions Including Plinth Feet Width 610mm 24 inches Height 335mm 13 13 16 inches Depth 463mm 18 1 4 inches Finishes Available 1 Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 2 Ebony veneer with clear gloss piano lacquer 3 Piano black gloss All cabinet finishes have hand upholstered front baffles in Black Strathspey premium grade leather by Andrew Muirhead 2 27 GENUINE LEATHER MODEL PLW 15 The PLW 15 subwoofer is scheduled to be introduced in 2008 All information and specifications will be available on its release External Dimensions Excluding Plinth Weight each Including Plinth Mains input Voltage Trigger Input Finishes Available 2 Width 485mm 16 inches Height 455mm 18 Inches Depth 475mm 18 3 4 Inches 50 Kg 110 Ibs 100 240 Vac 50 60 Factory Set 3 5mm Jack input 12Vdc On State 1 Santos Rosewood veneer with clear gloss piano lacqu
12. t light enough to yield high overall efficiency In manufacture aluminium magnesium alloy undergoes stress relieving processes to remove surface deformation and molecular weakness Once formed the alloy cone is subjected to a high temperature anodic coating process in which a layer of pure ceramic alumina is depleted onto its surfaces to give a completely rigid exterior Conventional cone materials are liable to flex or twist in operation producing a significant level of audible distortion cones have a much higher resistance to bending stress and therefore exhibit much greater fidelity i TCE La SES a E poeta E tht Platinum C CAM high frequency ribbon transducer A pure ribbon tweeter is highly regarded in the world of high end audio as being the best way to reproduce ultra high frequencies and provide the most lifelike transient response While this belief is well supported by fundamental physics one listen will tell you that this driver is very special indeed Platinum s ribbon tweeter design uses an ultra thin sandwich of C CAM alloy suspended in a powerful transverse magnetic field of high energy NeFeB rare earth magnets The ribbon serves as both voice coil and radiating diaphragm with every part of the ribbon driven directly and simultaneously without energy storage Having a mass of just 18mg its diaphragm is able to start and stop in an instant produci
13. ur quest for true fidelity we ve harnessed new materials developed innovative new technologies tested refined and optimised every last design detail and verified the science with plenty of good old fashioned listening Every component part is produced to exacting standards and each speaker is carefully hand built by our small team of technicians The new Platinum Series represents the epitome of British design and quality demonstrating Monitor Audio s devotion to music and film sound reproduction Craftsmanship and Quality lecnnologles Ceramic Coated Aluminium Magnesium C CAM Since 1972 Monitor Audio s near fanatical commitment to excellence and innovation has received global recognition and acclaim When we launched our R352MD loudspeaker the first model to incorporate a metal dome tweeter it caused quite a stir Until that time most metal domes were single metal types made from copper or titanium and virtually all sounded unconvincing The R352 used an aluminium magnesium alloy dome and sounded significantly better and smoother than all of its single metal rivals This radical design formed the blueprint for successive generations of our C CAM metal domes All the radiating surfaces of the Platinum drivers are formed from C CAM a material originally developed by the aerospace industry for jet engine components Its properties are ideal for loudspeaker cones extremely rigid ye
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