Monitor Audio PL 300

A clean, immensely detailed sound ; Capable of loads of controlled bass ; Huge scale and volume capability ; Excellent build and finish

Sound lacks a bit of bite and excitement

The PL300 IIs are clearly better than the originals in most ways, but their sound lacks a bit of drama

A transparent and articulate sound ; seamless presentation ; exceptional build and finish

Work best in a larger room

If you’ve got five grand to spend and want a pair of big floorstanders, these Monitor Audios should be right at the top of your list

Refined, detailed system ; Makes the most of high-performance sources and amplifiers ; Images unusually well in large spaces

High resolution means special care is needed with system-matching - it'll show what's wrong with your system, as well as its strong points

This is more than just the biggest and most costly Monitor Audio loudspeaker yet. It's a tribute to the skills of the design team, which hasn't previously shown much interest in the high end. It's also well priced

Refined, detailed system, Makes the most of high-performance sources and amplifiers, Images unusually well in large spaces

High resolution means special care is needed with system-matching - it'll show what's wrong with your system, as well as its strong points

This is more than just the biggest and most costly Monitor Audio loudspeaker yet. It's a tribute to the skills of the design team, which hasn't previously shown much interest in the high end. It's also well priced

The PLW-15 subwoofer's 15-inch RDT C-CAM driver, with its 4-inch voice coil, is triple-suspended in a die-cast chassis and driven by a 1,000-watt Class D amplifier. It offers a wide range of adjustments, including a 10-band, one-third-octave graphic...