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Monitor Audio Platinum 100 3G
The Platinum 100 3G is a compact 2-way speaker that features an MPD III transducer and a 6” RDT III mid-bass driver cone. It offers an utterly compelling listening experience from a relatively small cabinet.
Features at a glance:
MPD III transducer | 6” RDT III mid-bass driver | Exceptional listening experience | Rear-ported | Mount points for the previous Platinum 2G Stand | Directly compatible with the new ST-2 Universal Stand | Perfect for smaller high-performance music set-ups | Embellished with etched inlays | Available in Piano Black, Piano Ebony and Pure Satin White
Objects of Desire.
The Platinum 100 3G is engineered to deliver a truly exceptional listening experience from a relatively diminutive loudspeaker. With its new RDT III mid-bass driver cone and MPD III transducer, the Platinum 100 3G has been significantly improved over the previous generation, and sound is presented with a purity and precision that makes for an astoundingly engaging experience.
The speaker also includes mount points for the previous Platinum 2G Stand and the new ST-2 Universal Stand
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The Platinum 100 3G serves an eloquent midrange that blends effortlessly with deep, textured bass and a crisp, controlled top end from its MPD III tweeter. Reviewers praise its dynamic control and wide, well-defined soundstage, with Simon Lucas noting its authority and musical coherence across levels.
Pros
- Deep, textured bass with tight control and low-frequency extension (ported design tuned to 44 Hz).
- Crisp, authoritative treble from the MPD III tweeter that delivers sparkle without edginess.
- Eloquent, revealing midrange that conveys vocal detail with seamless integration between bass and treble.
- Strong dynamics and a well-defined, stable soundstage that remain coherent at both low and high volumes.
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Cons
- Needs high-quality upstream electronics and careful placement (rear-firing port) to realise its full potential.
- Premium pricing for a compact standmount may temper value for budget-conscious buyers.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
90/100
Reviewers repeatedly praise deep, textured low end and note the reflex port tuned to 44 Hz and a claimed in-room response to 28 Hz; for its size (6" woofer, ported) the speaker delivers exceptional low-frequency extension and control.
Mid
93/100
Midband is described as 'torrential' and 'eloquent', revealing vocal detail with body and seamless integration with bass and treble; reviewers highlight excellent communicative power and clarity.
Treble
92/100
Top end 'attacks with crisp authority' yet avoids edginess or hardness; reviewers report a natural, convincing sparkle with substance and shine without sibilance.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Soundstage is well-defined with good image focus and stability; reviewers note preserved boundaries and no blurring even at high levels, giving clear instrument placement and depth.
Dynamics
92/100
Dynamics and control are repeatedly praised ('control is absolute', clear contrasts between verse and chorus); the speaker conveys tempo and punch with authority and maintains detail at low levels.
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Build Quality
92/100
Described as 'beautifully constructed' with anodised metal trims and high-quality finishing; crossover and driver execution are called-out as carefully engineered.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive bookshelf baseline applied (single-post passive). Crossover design noted (elliptical filters for time-alignment) but no additional terminals or DSP; baseline 80 maintained.
Value for Money
80/100
At a high price point (~£/€/$4,500) reviewers call it 'among the most engaging loudspeakers pound-for-pound' but stop short of 'best-in-class' value claims; excellent performance but premium cost tempers value score.
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